Guidebook for Kyōto-shi
Sightseeing
Only 10 min bike ride from the apartment. A good view of Kyoto city on the way. The lake is good for rests cycling, jogging, and boating.
宝池株式会社 売店
Only 10 min bike ride from the apartment. A good view of Kyoto city on the way. The lake is good for rests cycling, jogging, and boating.
Constructed by an Emperor Gomizunoo in the mid-17 century, it consists of three villas. Its incorporation of the surrounding natural scenery into the garden design is typical of Japanese architecture.
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Keisaraleg villa Shugakuin
Shūgakuin Yabusoe Sakyo WardConstructed by an Emperor Gomizunoo in the mid-17 century, it consists of three villas. Its incorporation of the surrounding natural scenery into the garden design is typical of Japanese architecture.
I ｌike this place for its calm atmosphere, forests, flower, etc. It is beautiful especially in spring and autumn. I have a member card that you can use. Use the entrance on Kitayama street.
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Kyoto Botanískur garður
Shimogamo Hangichō Sakyo WardI ｌike this place for its calm atmosphere, forests, flower, etc. It is beautiful especially in spring and autumn. I have a member card that you can use. Use the entrance on Kitayama street.
Good for breakfast or brunch that you can visit by my bicycle. The soup and other dished in the 1st floor is great but I like the 2nd floor for its space and less people.
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Shinshindo
93 Kamigamo IwagakakiuchichōGood for breakfast or brunch that you can visit by my bicycle. The soup and other dished in the 1st floor is great but I like the 2nd floor for its space and less people.
Since prehistoric times, the shrine has preserved and transmitted the legends relateing to the birth of shurine deity. Many large trees. Nature and cultural properties coexist in harmony.
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Kamigamo-jinja
Kamigamo MotoyamaSince prehistoric times, the shrine has preserved and transmitted the legends relateing to the birth of shurine deity. Many large trees. Nature and cultural properties coexist in harmony.
It is actually a collection of temples with forest and beautiful gardens and structures. I went to Joya-no-kane (bells ringing out the old year) last year and stroke a bell. It was a speciall moment.
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Daitoku-ji
53 Murasakino DaitokujichōIt is actually a collection of temples with forest and beautiful gardens and structures. I went to Joya-no-kane (bells ringing out the old year) last year and stroke a bell. It was a speciall moment.
It is a 112m height park with a great view of the citiy of Kyoto. I never visited but will let you know how it is...
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Funaokayama Park
Murasakino Kitafunaokachō-42 Kita WardIt is a 112m height park with a great view of the citiy of Kyoto. I never visited but will let you know how it is...
Food Scene
Ishijoji area is one of the top ramen area in Japan. You'll find several shops that almost always have long lines. Not sure about this particular shop but please check out others as well.
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Tentenyu
620 SuiginyachōIshijoji area is one of the top ramen area in Japan. You'll find several shops that almost always have long lines. Not sure about this particular shop but please check out others as well.
To be honest, I am not a crazy fun of this Kyoto style ramen soup but this HQ in this chain is really recommended - I understood why Kyoto people love it when I visited.
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Tenkaippin Sohon-ten
To be honest, I am not a crazy fun of this Kyoto style ramen soup but this HQ in this chain is really recommended - I understood why Kyoto people love it when I visited.
The best savarin (crown-shaped cake served with liqueur-laced syrup). They open only on Sundays between 12:00 - 18:00. Wish I can eat everyday...
atelier La Page Blanche
28-6 Shimogamo KitachanokichōThe best savarin (crown-shaped cake served with liqueur-laced syrup). They open only on Sundays between 12:00 - 18:00. Wish I can eat everyday...
Chang-Noi
41 Shimogamo MinamishibachōWhenever you got sick of Japanese food...
To be honest, I am not a big fan of burger. But the Barger here is super. The cafe use the entire machia house. Spacious, comfortable with sofas, tatami, and chairs.
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Salut-ya
14 Tanaka ShimoyanagichōTo be honest, I am not a big fan of burger. But the Barger here is super. The cafe use the entire machia house. Spacious, comfortable with sofas, tatami, and chairs.
Everything Else
Soccer stadiam and tennis courts. I can book tennis courts for you.
Kyoto Municipal Takaragaike Park Ball Field
72-6 Iwakuraminami ŌsagichōSoccer stadiam and tennis courts. I can book tennis courts for you.
Matsuya Denki Kitayama
1-1 Matsugasaki KumojichōIf you are interested in Japanese electronics products...
Closest bookstore and video rental shop. I have a portable DVE / blu ray player in the apartment.
平和書店 TSUTAYA 松ヶ崎店
Closest bookstore and video rental shop. I have a portable DVE / blu ray player in the apartment.
フレンドフーズ下鴨店
10-6 Shimogamo KitazonochōClosest supermarket. It is about 1.1 km from the apartment.
This curvy street with a small river is a good walking spot with beautiful houses with gardens. Maybe good for your jogging as well?
Shirakawa Sosui Dori
This curvy street with a small river is a good walking spot with beautiful houses with gardens. Maybe good for your jogging as well?
If you take the subway for one station, it is a 10 min walk to the club. It is in the forest. Open between 13:00-23:00. You can dance together. Meals (like Cajun) and drinks available.
Kyoto Riding Club
1040 Iwakura HataedachōIf you take the subway for one station, it is a 10 min walk to the club. It is in the forest. Open between 13:00-23:00. You can dance together. Meals (like Cajun) and drinks available.
Essentials
Closest convenience store for us, right in front of the train station. It is my lifeline!
サンクス 松ヶ崎駅前店
4-2 Matsugasaki ItchōdachōClosest convenience store for us, right in front of the train station. It is my lifeline!
Arts & Culture
This is a Kyoto chain store. There may be something good for your suvenir - a bit different from a traditional Kyoto
Inobun Kitayama shop
39-1 Shimogamo MinamishibachōThis is a Kyoto chain store. There may be something good for your suvenir - a bit different from a traditional Kyoto
The king of sento (public bath) with extremely luxurious since 1925. Nostalgia of Japan. Wooden bath tub, sculptures on the wall and ceiling. The sento is in a hot spring street with restaurants&cafe
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Funaoka Onsen
82-1 Murasakino MinamifunaokachōThe king of sento (public bath) with extremely luxurious since 1925. Nostalgia of Japan. Wooden bath tub, sculptures on the wall and ceiling. The sento is in a hot spring street with restaurants&cafe
Shopping
The largest shopping center in north Kyoto, 20 min walk from the apartment. You have everything from restaurants, clothes, and others without going to busy city areas.
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Qanat Rakuhoku
高野西開町-36 左京区The largest shopping center in north Kyoto, 20 min walk from the apartment. You have everything from restaurants, clothes, and others without going to busy city areas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Open until 3am. It will be less than $10 to come back to my apartment by a taxi. I never visited but want someone to let me know how good it is. 15 seats.
プラグド ニッケル
Open until 3am. It will be less than $10 to come back to my apartment by a taxi. I never visited but want someone to let me know how good it is. 15 seats.