下京區 · Landmarks
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Amida Hall of Nishi Honganji
下京區 · Landmarks
Amida Hall is the main worship hall of Nishi Honganji, located in the Shimogyo Ward of Kyoto. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Cultural Properties of Ancient Kyoto.' This building, constructed in 1760, enshrines Amida Buddha and is designated as a National Treasure of Japan, making it an important site for understanding Jodo Shinshu and the architectural complex of Nishi Honganji.
Kyoto Aquarium
下京區 · Landmarks
Kyoto Aquarium is a large inland aquarium located in Umekoji Park in the Shimogyo Ward of Kyoto City, about a 15-minute walk from Kyoto Station. The concept of the aquarium is 'Connecting life with water,' showcasing various creatures such as Kyoto river species, penguins, seals, dolphins, and jellyfish.
Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum
下京區 · Landmarks
The Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum was a railway museum themed around steam trains, located in the Umekoji area of Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, adjacent to the current Kyoto Railway Museum and Umekoji Park. The museum opened in 1972 and was closed on August 30, 2015, after which it was integrated and expanded as part of the Kyoto Railway Museum. Currently, the display and experience functions of steam trains are handled by the Kyoto Railway Museum.
Shimabara Omon
下京區 · Landmarks
Shimabara Omon is the symbolic entrance gate of the former Shimabara geisha district located in the Shimogyo Ward of Kyoto City. It was once the main gate of one of Japan's representative pleasure quarters. Today, the surrounding area has become a typical residential neighborhood, with only the gate and a corner willow tree remaining, making it a historical landmark where visitors can experience the atmosphere from the Edo period to the Bakumatsu period and take photographs.