Guidebook for Kyoto
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Kyoto Station
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo WardKyoto 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.
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Higashiyama Post Office
Ishigakimachi Nishigawa Higashiyama WardThe 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.
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Kiyomizu-dera
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!
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Toyokuni hof
530 ChayachōRight 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.
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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)
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Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi KitagawaYasaka 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.
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Hokan-ji hof Yasaka no To
388 清水八坂上町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.
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Tofuku-ji Temple
15-chōme-15-778 HonmachiOne 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.
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Miyakawa-cho Dori
One of the five Geisha Districts of Kyoto. Highly recommended to spot fully dressed Maikos and Geikos on their way to work.
GION NITI
570-8 Gionmachi MinamigawaGion Corner - an interesting Japanese Cultural Show
Arts & Culture
For amateurs of art, this museum features regular special exhibits.
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Kyoto National Museum
527 ChayachōFor amateurs of art, this museum features regular special exhibits.
Food Scene
おくむら
563 NishinomonchōObanzai, 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.
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まんぞうハーツ
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!
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Kinkhao
447-2 InarichōGreat little Thai restaurant. Highly recommended if you like spicy (Thai) food. Quite cheap!
お好み焼 鉄板焼 きむら
Okonomiyaki restaurant - simple and cheap.
マチャプチャレ
290-1 KamihoritsumechōOrganic food restaurant - good forvegetarians.
Douraku
Shōmenchō Higashiyama WardTraditional Japanese food. (Pricey)
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.
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Harise
Daikokuchō Higashiyama WardTraditional Kyo Kaiseki Cuisine. An unforgettable experience. Can be pricey. reservation required.
自家製麺 うどん 讃式
2-chōme-9-4 GojōbashihigashiUdon 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.
BAR Sherry
Higashihashizumechō Higashiyama WardIzakaya restaurant (Japanese pub). All kind of interesting dishes.
efish
798-1 NishihashizumechōTrendy local cafe (for coffee or light dishes)
Quiet Coffee Shop, convenient for breakfast. Popular among the girls from Kyoto Woman University.
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手作りの洋食屋さん里
451-1 Myōhōin MaekawachōQuiet Coffee Shop, convenient for breakfast. Popular among the girls from Kyoto Woman University.
IL PAPPALARDO
451-1 Myōhōin MaekawachōExcellent 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.
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Tiger Gyoza Kaikan Shijo Karasuma Branch
314-1 UradeyamachōVery 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.
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Liquor Mountain Shichijo Higashiyama
本町-6-3 東山区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.
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7-Eleven Kyoto Higashiyama Gojo
五条橋東-2-7 東山区Convenience store open 24/7.
You'll find an ATM accepting foreign credit and debit cards.
Happy Rokuhara
110 RokurochōClosest supermarket