The area used to be the Saionji family’s villa. In 1397, Yoshimitsu, the third Shogun of Ashikaga Shogunate, took it over and built the Kitayama palace centering around the golden stupa, “Kinkaku.” When founded, the Kitayama palace was the center of politics and culture and was used to...
Watch a spell-binding performance at Minamiza Kabuki Theatre. Soak up sweeping city views from Shoren-in Shogunzuka Seiryuden viewpoint. Take a tour of Arashiyama, visit Arashiyama Park, the Okochi Sanso Garden, and Tenryuji Temple, walk around the monkey park, and browse the local shopping...