This temple has three gardens surrounding the Hojo (main hall). Among them, the Dokuzatei Garden on the south side of the Hojo (main hall) is a Zen garden with a wild feel that contrasts with the surrounding silence. If you visit Daitoku-ji Temple, you should also visit Zuiho-in Temple.

The long-established Japanese sweets shop Sasaya Iori has a branch in the Kyoto Imperial Palace. The Konoe Residence Rest Area is that shop.If you go to the Kyoto Imperial Palace, you should stop by. The shop is calm and relaxed, but it gets crowded with tourists on weekends. It is closed on Mondays.

Daisen-in Temple is one of the sub-temples of Daitoku-ji Temple.Walk along the stone paving in the p...

Daitoku-ji Temple is a silent Zen temple. There are many sub-temples with Zen-style gardens. If you want to experience the silent Kyoto, I recommend Daitoku-ji Temple.Some sub-temples are always open to the public, but others are only open on special days.

Teramachi-Kyogoku shopping street, which borders Nishiki Market, is lined with many shops. There are restaurants serving Sukiyaki, Okonomiyaki, Tonkatsu（pork cutlet） and Tempura, as well as many shops selling second-hand kimono, old books, prints, hand fans,incense and other products that allow you to experience Japanese culture.

Tatsumi-bashi Bridge is a atmospheric spot in the Gion area.The area around this small bridge over the Shirakawa River is usually crowded with tourists taking commemorative photos.Luckily, it was a cold day, so there were not many people around and I was able to enjoy the atmosphere of Kyoto. After crossing Tatsumi-bashi Bridge, the stone pavement continues on, and this is another place where you can feel the atmosphere of Kyoto.

Nishitani-do is located on the corner of Kyogoku-dori Sytreet and Sanjo-dori Street.It is a long-established Japanese confectionery established in 1892.Its main products are Youkan and Kintsuba. Today, I bought some Kintsuba and ate it there and then.

There is a Cafe Veloce on the west side of the Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit bus terminal. It is next to the Kyoto Central Post Office and next to Lawson. It opens at 6:30 in the morning, so you can use it as a place to have breakfast when you wake up early. There are light meals such as sandwiches, hot dogs, and pasta.

Ponto-cho is one of the five geisha districts (kagai districts) in Kyoto City. It is a long, narrow street that runs between the Kamo River and the Takase River. In the evening, paper lanterns are lit up, and the stone paving makes for a very atmospheric place.