Kyoto - Northern Higashiyama (PDF Chapter)

This is the Northern Higashiyama chapter from Lonely Planet’s Kyoto guide-book.

The Northern Higashiyama area is one of Kyoto’s most important sightseeing districts. It con-tains a long strip of temples, all connected by the lovely Path of Philosophy; it’s also home to museums, parks and a few interesting Shinto shrines.

• immerse yourself in the wonderful gardens, intimate subtemples and a hidden grotto wait-ing in the woods at Nanzen-ji
• maps
• take the bamboo-lined path to see Kyoto’s famed ‘Silver Pavilion’, Ginkaku-ji
• transport
• get lost in thought on the pretty flower-strewn Path of Philosophy (Tetsugaku-no-Michi)
• restaurants & bars

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping.