Sebastien Lechevalier


Seasoned SASE Japan scholar and SASE/Kyoto Program Co-Director Sébastien Lechevalier has put together a great list of things to do in Kyoto which we share with you ahead of the conference. Some of these places are exquisite!

Besides his hard work for SASE, Sébastien is Associate Professor at Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS, Paris). His research interests are inequalities, institutional change, and industrial economics, with a particular focus on Japan – which has led to him being appointed president of the Fondation France-Japon de l’EHESS (an organization that, among other things, provides travel grants to SASE authors in Network Q: Asian Capitalisms and to SASE authors writing on Asia).

Philosopher’s Path

The Philosopher's Path is a pleasant stone path along a canal which is lined by hundreds of cherry trees....

Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion)

Ginkakuji consists of the Silver Pavilion, half a dozen other temple buildings, a beautiful moss garden and a unique dry sand garden....

Kiyomizudera Temple

On the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, Kiyomizudera is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan....

Pontocho

Pontocho is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas....

Nishiki Market

Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen", this lively retail market specializes in all things food related....

Nanzenji Temple

Nanzenji Temple is one of the most important Zen temples in all of Japan....

Kyoto Imperial Palace

The Kyoto Imperial Palace is located in the spacious Kyoto Imperial Park, an attractive park in the center of the city that also encompasses the Sento Imperial Palace and a few other attractions....

Daitokuji Temple

Daitokuji is the head temple of the Rinzai sect's Daitokuji school of Japanese Zen Buddhism....

Kurama

Kurama is best known for its temple Kurama-dera and its hot spring....

Ryoanji Temple

Ryoanji Temple is the site of Japan's most famous rock garden....

Katsura Imperial Villa

Katsura Imperial Villa is one of the finest examples of Japanese architecture and garden design....

Kitaoji Otagi Restaurant

Ceramics made by potters selected by the owners are an additional highlight at this restaurant...

Shiruko Restaurant

Famed for its miso soup, all seats in this restaurant face a Noh stage...

Nakazen Restaurant

A traditional Kyoto-style kaiseki restaurant with a focus on seasonal ingredients...

Saami Restaurant

Enjoy traditional dishes & hospitality with a wonderful view of the Kyoto streets in a traditional Japanese-style building...

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