Miura Shōmei

Southern Higashiyama


If you've taken a shine to the soft warm glow of paper lanterns in your ryokan and want one to take home, this is the shop to get one. In business for over 120 years, each light is handcrafted using natural materials, such as bamboo and cedar. You can also find the famous Akari lamps by Isami Noguchi here.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Southern Higashiyama attractions

1. Yasaka-jinja

0.12 MILES

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…

2. Maruyama-kōen

0.25 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…

3. Yasui Konpira-gū

0.27 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…

4. Kennin-ji

0.3 MILES

Founded in 1202 by the monk Eisai, Kennin-ji is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto. It is an island of peace and calm on the border of the boisterous Gion…

5. Entoku-in

0.31 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…

6. Higashi-Ōtani

0.34 MILES

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

7. Ponto-chō

0.35 MILES

There are few streets in Asia that rival this narrow pedestrian-only walkway for atmosphere. Not much to look at by day, the street comes alive at night,…

8. Kōdai-ji

0.35 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…