Higashiyama Healing Buddhist Statues

Visit Buddhist statues along the roadside in Higashiyama and touch them to receive their blessings.

10 min. walk from The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu.
Touch and receive the blessings of long-cherished Buddhist statues and artifacts along the roadside in Higashiyama, a popular spot for walking where you can enjoy the beautiful stone paving and seasonal scenery like cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.

Before setting out, please receive an activity sheet and map of the statues at the front desk, confirm the names and locations of the statues and artifacts, and wear comfortable footwear.

Between activities, enjoy walking around freely the Higashiyama neighborhood of Kyoto, visiting famous spots and historic sites like Kodai-ji Temple, dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his wife Kita no Mandokoro Nene, or taking a break and eating at a sweets shop or Japanese restaurant.

• Cost: Free
• Time Required: About 30 min.+