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It's Like Shining Stars on the Ground
Enjoy seasonal scenery in light
In Kyoto
Undoubtedly, one of winter pleasure is to see
splendid illuminations along streets, shops and buildings.
Yes, most of them are by Christmas, but some
last till early January or more. These are our
recommendation spots for privileged visitors in winter.

KIYOMIZU-DERA

Nearest bus stop: Gojyo-zaka (Higashiyama-ku)
kiyomizu-dera special admission at night
18:30-21:30(from 19:00 in summer)
Entrance fee: ¥400 per adult
Winter Nov.11-Dec.3
Spring March 10-21/ March 27-April 10, 2007
Summer August 14-16, 2007

Kiyomizu-dera is one of most famous Buddhist temples in Kyoto,
which has over 1200 years history. The stage is proverbial for its highness,
affords a view of spectacular Kyoto.

Higashiyama area Map

HIGASHIYAMA HANATOURO

ROHM

SHORENIN

Street from Shorenin to Kiyomizu-dera, Maruyama Park around Higashiyama area
Dec.9-18 17:00-20:30
March 10-21, 2007 18:00-21:30
Hanatouro “Hanatouro” literally means Flower Light Street. Streets around Higashiyama that have totally 5.2km length are beautifully illuminated.

Illumination 2006
Nearest bus stop: Nishioji-gojo
Along Gojo-dori and Sai (Kasuga) dori which faces Rohm Co., Ltd.
Nov. 24-Dec.25 16:45-22:30
Started from 1995, Rohm illumination has been familiar to Kyoto people.
Over 570,000 lights lit up on 80 trees.

Nearest bus stop: Jingu-michi (Higashiyama-ku)
Shorenin special admission at nightOct 27-Dec. 3, 18:00-22:00(entrance will close on 21:30)
Entrance fee: ¥ 800 per adult

Hotels of Good Access



THE WESTIN MIYAKO KYOTO			KYOTO HOTEL OKURA
KASUIEN GARDEN:Kyoto city cultural asset(historic landmark) Registere April 1,1944 Kasuien Garden is located at the south end of Kasuien, the hotel's own Japanese Guesthouse. It was designed and built by Hakuyo(1882-1926)the eldest son of Jihei Ogawa. The garden is peeriess and in its unique manner incorporates a huge rock face. The whole area around Kasuien Guesthouse was patterned in 1960 after the garden at Daigo Sanpoin Temple, where Hideyoshi Toyotomi(1537-1598),the founding father of today's Japan, had strong ties.			Through our long history in Kyoto since 1888,we have created the sophisticated space filled with traditional Japanese ambience. Now, we are adding a touch of modernity and functionality to it. Please relax and enjoy the soothing atmosphere. Two types of rooms that combine Japanese ambience and modern functionality are being introduced through 2008.

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