Higashisakaicho

Higashisakaicho is a neighborhood in , , . Higashisakaicho is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kyoto Tower and Kyōto Station.

Scenic viewpoint
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is an observation tower located in , Japan. The steel tower is the tallest structure in Kyoto with its observation deck at 100 metres and its spire at 131 metres.

Railway station
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is a major railway station and transportation hub in Kyōto, Japan. It has Japan's second-largest station building and is one of the country's largest buildings, incorporating a shopping mall, hotel, movie theater, department store, and several local government facilities under one 15-story roof.

Buddhist temple
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, is one of two dominant sub-sects of Jōdo Shinshū in and abroad, the other being , the "Western Temple of the Original Vow".

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Kyoto and Minami.

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

Suburb
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is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in , Japan. Its name means "South Ward." It was established in 1955 when it was separated from Shimogyo-ku.

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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.

Higashisakaicho

Latitude
34.98905° or 34° 59′ 21″ north
Longitude
135.759° or 135° 45′ 32″ east
Open location code
8Q6QXQQ5+JJ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 9244847898
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Higashisakaicho” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “ひがしさかいちょう”
  • Japanese: “東境町”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Nakaicho and Sakuragicho.

Notable Places Nearby

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