Kamigyō Ku

Kamigyō-ku 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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Places of Interest

Highlights include Kinkaku-ji and Kyoto Imperial Palace.

Buddhist temple
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, officially named Rokuon-ji, is a Zen Buddhist temple in , and a tourist attraction. It is designated as a World Heritage Site, a National Special Historic Site, a National Special Landscape, and one of the 17 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.

Castle
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The Kyōto Imperial Palace, also known as Dairi or Kinri, is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan from 1331 to 1869 located in , , .

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is a flatland castle in , . The castle consists of two concentric rings of fortifications, the Ninomaru Palace, the ruins of the Honmaru Palace, various support buildings and several gardens.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include North Kyoto and Higashiyama.

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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.

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Some of the most picturesque parts of are located in , the eastern region of the city, across the Kamo River. Visiting the main tourist attractions of eastern Kyoto will fill a full day - a suggested itinerary is to work north from Kiyomizu-dera to Ginkakuji, passing through Gion, and visiting Yasaka Shrine and Nanzenji before following the Philosopher's Walk to Ginkakuji.

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encompasses the urban heart of Japan's former imperial capital.

Kamigyō Ku

Latitude
35.0267° or 35° 1′ 36″ north
Longitude
135.7529° or 135° 45′ 11″ east
Elevation
56 metres (184 feet)
Open location code
8Q7Q2QG3+M5
Geo­Names ID
1860508
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In Other Languages

“Kamigyō Ku” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “かみぎょうく”
  • Japanese: “カミギョウク”
  • Japanese: “上京区”
  • Japanese: “京都市上京区”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Imadegawa Station and Goō Shrine.

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