If You Like - Kyoto - page 33

Traditional Architecture
Katsura Rikyū Imperial Villa Connoisseurs often rank this as the finest example of
Japanese traditional architecture. Join a tour and judge for yourself. ( CLICK HERE )
Ōkōchi-sansō Villa Perched on a hillside overlooking Arashiyama and Kyoto, this tradi-
tional house is the stuff of dreams. The gardens are spectacular. ( CLICK HERE )
Byōdō-in One of the few extant examples of Heian Era architecture, Byōdō-in will make
you wish that a lot more survived. ( CLICK HERE )
Gion District Head to the preserved streets of this entertainment district: Hanami-kōji and
Shimbashi. Both are lined with lovely traditional wooden buildings. ( CLICK HERE )
Nishijin District Kyoto's weaving district, Nishijin is home to the thickest concentration
of machiya (traditional townhouses) in the city. ( CLICK HERE )
For more top Kyoto spots, see:
» Eating ( CLICK HERE )
» Drinking & Nightlife ( CLICK HERE )
» Entertainment ( CLICK HERE )
» Shopping ( CLICK HERE )
» Temples & Shrines ( CLICK HERE )