Rakushō

Southern Higashiyama


This casual Japanese-style tearoom on Nene-no-Michi in the heart of the Southern Higashiyama sightseeing district is well placed for a break while doing the main tourist route in this area. The real attraction is the small koi (Japanese carp) pond adjoining the tearoom. The owner is a champion koi breeder and his fish are superb!


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Nearby Southern Higashiyama attractions

1. Kōdai-ji

0.08 MILES

This exquisite temple was founded in 1605 by Kita-no-Mandokoro in memory of her late husband, Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The extensive grounds include gardens…

2. Entoku-in

0.08 MILES

This subtemple of Kōdai-ji has a lovely Zen garden and is a pleasant retreat from the busy touristy surrounds. You can buy a combo ticket with Kōdai-ji…

3. Gion

0.11 MILES

Gion is the famous entertainment and geisha quarter on the eastern bank of the Kamo-gawa. While Gion’s true origins were in teahouses catering to weary…

4. Higashi-Ōtani

0.11 MILES

This is one of the largest Buddhist graveyards in Kyoto. It's an atmospheric (if spooky) place for a walk.

5. Maruyama-kōen

0.16 MILES

Maruyama-kōen is a favourite of locals and visitors alike. This park is the place to come to escape the bustle of the city centre and amble around gardens…

6. Yasaka-jinja

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This colourful and spacious shrine is considered the guardian shrine of the Gion entertainment district. It's a bustling place that is well worth a visit…

7. Ninen-zaka & Sannen-zaka Area

0.23 MILES

Just downhill from and slightly to the north of Kiyomizu-dera, you will find one of Kyoto’s loveliest restored neighbourhoods, the Ninen-zaka–Sannen-zaka…

8. Yasui Konpira-gū

0.26 MILES

This interesting little Shintō shrine on the edge of Gion contains one of the most peculiar objects we've encountered anywhere in Japan: the enkiri…