Nishijin

Nishijin is a locality in , , . Nishijin is situated nearby to the suburb , as well as near the neighborhood .

Places of Interest

Highlights include myorenji and Kyoto City Archaeological Museum.

Buddhist temple
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is a Buddhist temple.

Museum
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The is located in and showcases the city's archaeological findings. The building was constructed in 1914. A part of its exhibit are replicas of the golden tea utensils of the 16th century Golden Tea Room.

Buddhist temple
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is a Buddhist temple.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kamigyō-ku and North Kyoto.

Suburb
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is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in , . The ward was a district of residences for the royalty, aristocrats, and upper classes in the old capital of JapanーHeian-ky.

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Northern Kyoto is graced with scores of centuries-old shrines and temples, including several World Heritage Sites. One of 's most famous attractions - the magnificent golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji - can be found here.

Neighborhood
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Kyoto Gyoen National Garden is a 65-hectare national garden of Japan that was established after the Japanese capital was transferred from Kyoto to Tokyo. It is situated around the .

Nishijin

Latitude
35.03337° or 35° 2′ 0″ north
Longitude
135.74904° or 135° 44′ 57″ east
Elevation
65 metres (213 feet)
Open location code
8Q7Q2PMX+8J
Geo­Names ID
1855281
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