Guidebook for Kyoto-shi
Food Scene
Reasonably priced coffee, quiche, and desserts in a restored machiya by Bukkoji temple. It can get quite busy at lucnh.
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cafe marble Bukkoji
378 NishimaechōReasonably priced coffee, quiche, and desserts in a restored machiya by Bukkoji temple. It can get quite busy at lucnh.
coffee and cold desserts (coffee jelly with soft ice cream and shaved ice, for ex.,)
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Komeda's Coffee
35-1 Nishinokyō Shokujichōcoffee and cold desserts (coffee jelly with soft ice cream and shaved ice, for ex.,)
There are two Starbucks on Karasuma, just north of us on the west side.
If you don't want to cross the street, there are also two Cafe Veloce, which are very inexpensive.
Starbucks Coffee Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
652 NijōhanjikichōThere are two Starbucks on Karasuma, just north of us on the west side.
If you don't want to cross the street, there are also two Cafe Veloce, which are very inexpensive.
Big western style breaksfasts (omelettes, pancakes) with some Hawaiian notes, and an emphasis on whipped cream.
Has some 'early bird' morning specials
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Eggs 'n Things
47-4 MotoakuōjichōBig western style breaksfasts (omelettes, pancakes) with some Hawaiian notes, and an emphasis on whipped cream.
Has some 'early bird' morning specials
steaks, western food, coffee, desserts. The main branch is up in Kitayama (subway access), a neighborhood that is also worth visiting.
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TOUYOUTEI
31-1 Higashishiokōji Kamadonochōsteaks, western food, coffee, desserts. The main branch is up in Kitayama (subway access), a neighborhood that is also worth visiting.
Kyoto's (and maybe Japan's) best cakes. 500-600 each take out. Except lines on weekends. The seating area is very small.
In between Kitayama subway station and the river.
Malebranche Cafe
31-1 Higashishiokōji KamadonochōKyoto's (and maybe Japan's) best cakes. 500-600 each take out. Except lines on weekends. The seating area is very small.
In between Kitayama subway station and the river.
Top floor has many restaurants to choose from, and a food court in the basement.
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LOEWE Takashimaya Kyoto Store
52 ShinchōTop floor has many restaurants to choose from, and a food court in the basement.
Good sandwiches, desserts, and coffee, friendly staff, with river views just south of Gojo. They also sell some small art items and objects.
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efish
798-1 NishihashizumechōGood sandwiches, desserts, and coffee, friendly staff, with river views just south of Gojo. They also sell some small art items and objects.
Shopping
This is one of the must-sees in Kyoto, lots of little booths offering traditional and contemporary fare.
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Nishiki markaður verslunarmannahverfi
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardThis is one of the must-sees in Kyoto, lots of little booths offering traditional and contemporary fare.
The basement has a big food court offering western and Japanese desserts, bakeries, pickles, sushi, and everything else. Often there are free samples to be had. We recently ate at a small bakery there, "Le Petit Mec" which was surprisingly good and very economical. (Much better than the big "Pauls" next to it.)
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Daimaru Kyoto
立売西町-79 下京区The basement has a big food court offering western and Japanese desserts, bakeries, pickles, sushi, and everything else. Often there are free samples to be had. We recently ate at a small bakery there, "Le Petit Mec" which was surprisingly good and very economical. (Much better than the big "Pauls" next to it.)
interesting, well-designed, good quality stuff, and not hugely expensive. big stationary store, and some good massage chairs to sample.
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Loft Kyoto
Daikokuchō Nakagyo Wardinteresting, well-designed, good quality stuff, and not hugely expensive. big stationary store, and some good massage chairs to sample.
Essentials
Our closest big grocery store.
Nearer by you will find a Family Mart at the Karasuma intersection, and a 7-11 nearby.
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Fresco Gojo
150 ManjūjichōOur closest big grocery store.
Nearer by you will find a Family Mart at the Karasuma intersection, and a 7-11 nearby.
Getting Around
If you are traveling within Kansai, the Hankyu line is cheaper than JR. It is also much more convenient to our property.
Hankyu Exit / Entrance
If you are traveling within Kansai, the Hankyu line is cheaper than JR. It is also much more convenient to our property.
Within walking distance, although this station lies a little south of most of the main attractions. It does though have some important large temples nearby, including Higashi Honganji.
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Kyoto Station
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo WardWithin walking distance, although this station lies a little south of most of the main attractions. It does though have some important large temples nearby, including Higashi Honganji.
If you are coming from KIX, a good option to reach Kyoto is the Yasaka taxi shuttle. It costs around 3500 yen per person and will take you right to our door. A nice option after a transatlantic flight. It neds to be booked at least 2 days before your arrival.
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Kansai International Airport
1 SenshūkūkōkitaIf you are coming from KIX, a good option to reach Kyoto is the Yasaka taxi shuttle. It costs around 3500 yen per person and will take you right to our door. A nice option after a transatlantic flight. It neds to be booked at least 2 days before your arrival.
Parks & Nature
The river! This is the main green artery of the city, and there is always lots to see, from herons, hawks, and egrets to courting couples in yukata to students practicing dance moves to an impressive range of eccentric old men.
There are lots of people in the Shijo vicinity, as well as traditional outdoor terrace restaurants.
The further north you go the quieter, cooler, and greener it gets, and by Kitaoji there are some very nice mountain views. There are walking paths along both banks for about 5 miles north (which is where we live). Going south is not recommended as it is rather industrial.
If you keep walking north for about 12 miles, still following the river, you will find yourself deep in the mountains, with a gorge, waterfalls, thatched roof villages, rice fields, shrines, and temples. Very popular with cyclists.
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Kamo River
The river! This is the main green artery of the city, and there is always lots to see, from herons, hawks, and egrets to courting couples in yukata to students practicing dance moves to an impressive range of eccentric old men.
There are lots of people in the Shijo vicinity, as well as traditional outdoor terrace restaurants.
The further north you go the quieter, cooler, and greener it gets, and by Kitaoji there are some very nice mountain views. There are walking paths along both banks for about 5 miles north (which is where we live). Going south is not recommended as it is rather industrial.
If you keep walking north for about 12 miles, still following the river, you will find yourself deep in the mountains, with a gorge, waterfalls, thatched roof villages, rice fields, shrines, and temples. Very popular with cyclists.
Sightseeing
Kiyomizu-dera
away from the thronging crowds but still a main temple.
nice and green with some gardens.
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Daitoku-ji
53 Murasakino Daitokujichōaway from the thronging crowds but still a main temple.
nice and green with some gardens.
We like this one for its nice, ancient woods
free entrance, and a pleasant cafe serving some traditional sweets (including cold things in summer).
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Shimogamo Jinja
下鴨泉川町-59 左京区We like this one for its nice, ancient woods
free entrance, and a pleasant cafe serving some traditional sweets (including cold things in summer).
Now you are starting to get rather far afield...this is our neighborhood shrine, with a long history and a nice creek running through it.
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Kamigamo-jinja
Kamigamo MotoyamaNow you are starting to get rather far afield...this is our neighborhood shrine, with a long history and a nice creek running through it.
If you have time, this is a good way to get into the mountains, by the eizan line leaving from Demachiyanagi station. Impressive old cedar trees. There is a nice (and steep) walking circuit in the hills that connects a few shrines/temples, plus some tradiitional on-river dining places and a rather expensive onsen.
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Hiragino-Kibune-jinja Shrine
61 Kamigamo NishigotōchōIf you have time, this is a good way to get into the mountains, by the eizan line leaving from Demachiyanagi station. Impressive old cedar trees. There is a nice (and steep) walking circuit in the hills that connects a few shrines/temples, plus some tradiitional on-river dining places and a rather expensive onsen.
This is a nice smaller shrine off the beaten track in a peaceful neighborhood, known for its many different kinds of cherry trees. (very busy of course during blossom season)
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Hirano-jinja Hof
平野宮本町-1 北区This is a nice smaller shrine off the beaten track in a peaceful neighborhood, known for its many different kinds of cherry trees. (very busy of course during blossom season)
This city is worth a visit to experience a laid-back modern Japanese city without the crowds. The hills behind shinkansen station are very, very nice for hikes. Especially worth taking a look if you have a JR pass. (I think it would be a more enjoyable day trip than going to Nara.)
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Kobe
This city is worth a visit to experience a laid-back modern Japanese city without the crowds. The hills behind shinkansen station are very, very nice for hikes. Especially worth taking a look if you have a JR pass. (I think it would be a more enjoyable day trip than going to Nara.)