Rokkakudo Temple

Nestled quietly in the heart of Kyoto, Rokkakudo Temple, formally known as Choho-ji, is named after its distinctive hexagonal ("Rokkaku" in Japanese) main hall. The temple grounds house several halls, a pond where Prince Shotoku is said to have bathed, and the "navel stone" marking the center of Kyoto, all narrating the temple's rich history. It is also a pilgrimage stop on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage and constantly visited by worshipers amidst the city's skyscrapers.

Downtown Kyoto

When you think of Kyoto, the first thing that comes to mind is visiting temples and shrines, but there are actually many fun spots in the city as well. Nishiki Market, the kitchen of Kyoto people, Pontocho, famous for its "noryoyuka", and the Takase River, which gives the entertainment district a unique Kyoto feel.