Guidebook for Kyoto

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Guidebook for Kyoto

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Kyoto JR train station from where one can go anywhere around Kyoto.
1291 locals recommend
Kyoto Station
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo Ward
1291 locals recommend
Kyoto JR train station from where one can go anywhere around Kyoto.
The main Post Office of the Higashiyama District. You can withdraw money from ATM using international cards.
8 locals recommend
Higashiyama Post Office
Ishigakimachi Nishigawa Higashiyama Ward
8 locals recommend
The main Post Office of the Higashiyama District. You can withdraw money from ATM using international cards.

Sightseeing

Simply one of the most popular Must-See temple of Kyoto. Be sure to walk around the Chawan-Zaka, Sannen-Zaka and Ninen-Zaka area, toward Yasaka-no-To and the Maruyama Park.
1521 locals recommend
Kiyomizu-dera
1521 locals recommend
Simply one of the most popular Must-See temple of Kyoto. Be sure to walk around the Chawan-Zaka, Sannen-Zaka and Ninen-Zaka area, toward Yasaka-no-To and the Maruyama Park.
Right next to the house, this beautiful, quiet shrine is particularly nice at sunset. Flea market three times a month (8, 18 and 28). Features one of the largest bell in Japan!
28 locals recommend
Toyokuni Shrine
530 Chayachō
28 locals recommend
Right next to the house, this beautiful, quiet shrine is particularly nice at sunset. Flea market three times a month (8, 18 and 28). Features one of the largest bell in Japan!
One of the most impressive temple of Kyoto, with 1001 life size statues of the Kannon. Highly recommended.
7 locals recommend
605-0941
7 locals recommend
One of the most impressive temple of Kyoto, with 1001 life size statues of the Kannon. Highly recommended.
Yasaka Jinja Shrine and the Maruyama Park. Beautiful sight by night. A must during the Cherry Blossom season (April)
867 locals recommend
Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi Kitagawa
867 locals recommend
Yasaka Jinja Shrine and the Maruyama Park. Beautiful sight by night. A must during the Cherry Blossom season (April)
Yasaka no To Pagoda and its surrounding streets between Kiyomozu to Maruyama Park is the perfect area for walking around this old preserved neighborhood.
56 locals recommend
Hokan-ji Temple Yasaka no To
388 清水八坂上町
56 locals recommend
Yasaka no To Pagoda and its surrounding streets between Kiyomozu to Maruyama Park is the perfect area for walking around this old preserved neighborhood.
One of the most beautiful spot of Kyoto during the Autumn season. Gorgeous colors of leaves. Beautiful garden.
37 locals recommend
Tofuku-ji Temple
15-chōme-15-778 Honmachi
37 locals recommend
One of the most beautiful spot of Kyoto during the Autumn season. Gorgeous colors of leaves. Beautiful garden.
One of the five Geisha Districts of Kyoto. Highly recommended to spot fully dressed Maikos and Geikos on their way to work.
10 locals recommend
Miyakawa-cho Dori
10 locals recommend
One of the five Geisha Districts of Kyoto. Highly recommended to spot fully dressed Maikos and Geikos on their way to work.
Gion Corner - an interesting Japanese Cultural Show
39 locals recommend
GION NITI
570-8 Gionmachi Minamigawa
39 locals recommend
Gion Corner - an interesting Japanese Cultural Show

Arts & Culture

For amateurs of art, this museum features regular special exhibits.
513 locals recommend
Kyoto National Museum
527 Chayachō
513 locals recommend
For amateurs of art, this museum features regular special exhibits.

Food Scene

Obanzai, fresh seasonal vegetables dishes. Good lunch for yen 1000
おくむら
563 Nishinomonchō
Obanzai, fresh seasonal vegetables dishes. Good lunch for yen 1000
Izakaya (Japanese pub) with decent prices and large selection of dishes. We like their fish dishes.
7 locals recommend
まんぞうハーツ
7 locals recommend
Izakaya (Japanese pub) with decent prices and large selection of dishes. We like their fish dishes.
Great little Thai restaurant. Highly recommended if you like spicy (Thai) food. Quite cheap!
20 locals recommend
Kinkhao
447-2 Inarichō
20 locals recommend
Great little Thai restaurant. Highly recommended if you like spicy (Thai) food. Quite cheap!
Okonomiyaki restaurant - simple and cheap.
7 locals recommend
お好み焼 鉄板焼 きむら
7 locals recommend
Okonomiyaki restaurant - simple and cheap.
Organic food restaurant - good forvegetarians.
マチャプチャレ
290-1 Kamihoritsumechō
Organic food restaurant - good forvegetarians.
Traditional Japanese food. (Pricey)
Douraku
Shōmenchō Higashiyama Ward
Traditional Japanese food. (Pricey)
Family restaurant for Japanese and Western food.
グリル五条坂
Family restaurant for Japanese and Western food.
Traditional Kyo Kaiseki Cuisine. An unforgettable experience. Can be pricey. reservation required.
12 locals recommend
Harise
Daikokuchō Higashiyama Ward
12 locals recommend
Traditional Kyo Kaiseki Cuisine. An unforgettable experience. Can be pricey. reservation required.
Udon and Soba restaurant
10 locals recommend
自家製麺 うどん 讃式
2-chōme-9-4 Gojōbashihigashi
10 locals recommend
Udon and Soba restaurant
The nearest Ramen place from Gojo Machiya. It's somehow "dirty", but the ramen are excellent.
ラーメン藤五条店
The nearest Ramen place from Gojo Machiya. It's somehow "dirty", but the ramen are excellent.
Izakaya restaurant (Japanese pub). All kind of interesting dishes.
BAR Sherry
Higashihashizumechō Higashiyama Ward
Izakaya restaurant (Japanese pub). All kind of interesting dishes.
Trendy local cafe (for coffee or light dishes)
59 locals recommend
efish
798-1 Nishihashizumechō
59 locals recommend
Trendy local cafe (for coffee or light dishes)
Quiet Coffee Shop, convenient for breakfast. Popular among the girls from Kyoto Woman University.
8 locals recommend
手作りの洋食屋さん里
451-1 Myōhōin Maekawachō
8 locals recommend
Quiet Coffee Shop, convenient for breakfast. Popular among the girls from Kyoto Woman University.
Excellent Italian restaurant. English speaking staff, good wine.
22 locals recommend
IL PAPPALARDO
451-1 Myōhōin Maekawachō
22 locals recommend
Excellent Italian restaurant. English speaking staff, good wine.
Very spicy Ramen and excellent gyoza. A place we like to go to when we're around the area.
8 locals recommend
Tiger Gyoza Kaikan Shijo Karasuma Branch
314-1 Uradeyamachō
8 locals recommend
Very spicy Ramen and excellent gyoza. A place we like to go to when we're around the area.
Great yakitori place. A young friendly couple takes care of this place. Try the "Omakase" or chef selection!
30 Higashihashizumechō
Great yakitori place. A young friendly couple takes care of this place. Try the "Omakase" or chef selection!

Essentials

Liquor store for wines, beers, spirits, sake, and snacks.
7 locals recommend
Liquor Mountain Shichijo Higashiyama
本町-6-3 東山区
7 locals recommend
Liquor store for wines, beers, spirits, sake, and snacks.
Convenience store open 24/7. You'll find an ATM accepting foreign credit and debit cards.
24 locals recommend
7-Eleven Kyoto Higashiyama Gojo
五条橋東-2-7 東山区
24 locals recommend
Convenience store open 24/7. You'll find an ATM accepting foreign credit and debit cards.
Closest supermarket
41 locals recommend
Happy Rokuhara
110 Rokurochō
41 locals recommend
Closest supermarket