Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺?), officially named Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera (音羽山清水寺?) is an independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto.

• Start by taking a bus to the Gojozaka bus stop (note that you can also reach this by taking the Keihan Line to Kiyomizu-Gojo Station and walking east [uphill] on Gojo-dori).
• From Gojozaka stop, walk up Gojozaka and Chawanzaka lanes to Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
• Take some time to explore the temple, including the Tainai-Meguri, located in front of the main entrance.
• Part of the fun of go there is alongside you approaching the temple, there are many shops and restaurant sells the local specialities.
• This Buddhist temple is known as its wooden stage, which has a beautiful view of cherry blossom and autumn leaves that erupt in a sea of color in spring and fall.

Sannenzaka and Ninenzakaare two of Kyoto’s most attractive streets, a pair of gently sloping lanes that lead down from Kiyomizu-dera Temple toward Nene-no-Michi Lane

• From Kiyomizu-dera Temple, walk down the scenic Sannen-zaka and Ninnen-zaka lanes.
• These two charming streets are lined with old wooden houses, traditional shops and restaurants.
• It's nice roaming around this place and looking around. Nice place to shop around too.
• There are plenty of teahouses and restaurants here if you feel like a break.

Ishibe Alley is the must-see alley in Kyoto. Ishibe-koji, a quiet area of town lined with ryotei (restaurants) and ryokan (Japanese-style inns), is permeated with the romance of the Taisho Period. Ishibei-koji was originally developed as an area for rooms for rent, and luxurious rental homes. Its st

• It is wonderful to walk around and see the beautiful wooden houses and streets and there are a few shops and cafes along Ishibe Alley.
• If you are up for a Japanese meal check out one of the restaurants. Be warned they can be quite expensive and Kyoto seems to love its Wagyu beef, and you'll pay for it.

Maruyama Park lies behind Yasaka Jinja in the Gion area of south eastern Kyoto, that is about 2km north east of Kyoto Station

• Follow Nene-no-Michi north (jogging right then left) to reach Maruyama-koen Park.
• It's very nice to walking around and enjoy the greenery of the place.
• At the top of Maruyama Park there are private residences a Ryokan, and several temples.
• Around and among the temples are possibly the best cherry trees for viewing.
• One part of the park has a place to sit down which offers a bento rice with alcohol or non alcoholic drink.

Chionin is the headquarters of the Jodo sect of Buddhism and built in 1294 by the Priest Genchi on the site where the founder Honen (1133-1212) first preached and later fasted to death.

• Enjoy Maruyama-koen Park and then exit the north side of the park and walk to Chion-in Temple.
• Chion-in is the headquarters of the Jodo Buddhist sect, arguably the most popular in Japan. If you interested in authentic Buddhism as practiced, this temple is a must visit.
• There are a few steps to climb although you can stop along the way as there is a smaller temple at mid climbing.
• Once you reach the top you have a variety of temples and shrines. It is quite peaceful with the green surrounding part of the temple too.

Shoren-in Temple was formerly the temple of an imperial abbot. It was used as a temporary imperial palace following the Great Kyoto Fire of 1788.

• Leave Chion-in Temple the way you came and turn left (north). A short walk will bring you to Shoren-in Temple.
• This small quiet temple is a peaceful heaven in a town where many of the sites are bustling with tour groups and other tourists.
• Many small rooms overlook a lovely garden, and you can walk through the rooms to see some lovely painted panels and other little treasures.
• Take your camera and be prepared to allow time stop and sit to take it all in.
• If you're planning to go to there on summer, watch out for the mosquitoes!
• Leave Shoren-in Temple and walk north to reach Sanjo-dori. Turning left here will bring you to Higashiyama-Sanjo bus stop.
• Crossing the street and turning left will bring you to Higashiyama Station, which is on the Tozai Subway Line, which will get you downtown and connects to the Karasuma Subway Line (if you want to get to Kyoto Station).