Guidebook for Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
Essentials
You could get free wifi in Kyoto station.
Check this link!
http://kanko.city.kyoto.lg.jp/wifi/en/
1291 locals recommend
Kyoto Station
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo WardYou could get free wifi in Kyoto station.
Check this link!
http://kanko.city.kyoto.lg.jp/wifi/en/
They offer already made Japanese food including Bento Box, sushi, sashimi and tempura!
Bread, milk, fresh vegitable and fruit, drinks.
41 locals recommend
Happy Rokuhara
110 RokurochōThey offer already made Japanese food including Bento Box, sushi, sashimi and tempura!
Bread, milk, fresh vegitable and fruit, drinks.
Fresco Higashiyama Yasui
72 Tamamizuchō24 H open
Food Scene
Very reasonable Kaisaki style restaurant. 3000 JPY per person without drinks.
Just 1 min walk from the house. Highly recommended! Closed on Thursday. Lunch time open.
13 locals recommend
Gohanya shinkiro
6-chōme-361 MiyagawasujiVery reasonable Kaisaki style restaurant. 3000 JPY per person without drinks.
Just 1 min walk from the house. Highly recommended! Closed on Thursday. Lunch time open.
140 year old traditional Kaiseki restaurants. You will not regret!
6,500 JPY per person for Kaiseki course meal including tax and service charge. Sunday closed. Dinner only. The owner speaks English
今長
24-28 Yumiyachō140 year old traditional Kaiseki restaurants. You will not regret!
6,500 JPY per person for Kaiseki course meal including tax and service charge. Sunday closed. Dinner only. The owner speaks English
Great coffee!
Breakfast menu: 550 JPY including coffee, toast, boiled egg, mini yogurt, mini salad.
Cafe Violon
80-3 RokurochōGreat coffee!
Breakfast menu: 550 JPY including coffee, toast, boiled egg, mini yogurt, mini salad.
喫茶スズキ
弓矢町-35 大和大路通松原下るReasonable and delicious breakfast and lunch cafe. Open at 8 am and Sunday closed.
ゆば泉 清水五条坂店
Vegitalian restaurant specialized for Tofu.
羽柴
530 ShimokawarachōVegitalian - Tofu
京都市東山区下河原町530 高台寺「ねねの道」京・洛市「ねね」2F
TEL.075-531-0666 FAX.075-531-0665
Specialized Tofu and course menu would be the best!
住所京都市東山区東大路通松原上ル4丁目毘沙門町38-1
交通手段京阪 祗園四条駅から徒歩約15分
電話075-561-0035
営業時間月曜から金曜昼 11時30分から14時（ラストオーダー）
夜 17時から21時30分（ラストオーダー）
土、日、祝11時30分から20時30分（ラ
10 locals recommend
Tousuiro Gion
Bishamonchō Higashiyama WardSpecialized Tofu and course menu would be the best!
住所京都市東山区東大路通松原上ル4丁目毘沙門町38-1
交通手段京阪 祗園四条駅から徒歩約15分
電話075-561-0035
営業時間月曜から金曜昼 11時30分から14時（ラストオーダー）
夜 17時から21時30分（ラストオーダー）
土、日、祝11時30分から20時30分（ラ
Casual Dining specialized in Chicken.
Very reasonable set menu starting 1280 JPY.
44 locals recommend
Torisei
186 KamiaburakakechōCasual Dining specialized in Chicken.
Very reasonable set menu starting 1280 JPY.
Fantastic Kaiseki Restaurant with reasonable price, 5000 JPY per person. Monday closed.
7 locals recommend
Otaya
456-2 TenmachōFantastic Kaiseki Restaurant with reasonable price, 5000 JPY per person. Monday closed.
ラーメン 藤 五条店
Gojōbashihigashi-2-chōme Higashiyama WardRamen Noodle
Ramen Popeye
5-chōme-327-6 MiyagawasujiRamen Noodle and Gyoza!
光琳
3-chōme-285 MiyagawasujiJapanese restaurant
3000 JPY per person
Everything Else
Rico's Traditional Japanese style guest house!
Traditional Japanese style House.
Starting 5500 JPY per person.
Check out facebook. Email: yumiyakyoto@gmail.com
Yumiya Komachi
Rico's Traditional Japanese style guest house!
Traditional Japanese style House.
Starting 5500 JPY per person.
Check out facebook. Email: yumiyakyoto@gmail.com
7-Eleven
44 Ichijōji KinomotochōATM
Daikoku Drug Keihan Gojo Station
8-chōme-438 Miyagawasuji pharmacy
Shopping
7-Eleven Kyoto Higashiyama Gojo
五条橋東-2-7 東山区ATM
fantastic groceries and sweets shop in the basement of this department store!
17 locals recommend
LOEWE Takashimaya Kyoto Store
52 Shinchōfantastic groceries and sweets shop in the basement of this department store!
Drinks & Nightlife
SHINPI
464-1 NishigomonchōFor mature adult only! Quiet bar for someone who enjoy the good drinks.
Not for party people!
Sightseeing
Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardFantastic market for shopping and eating!
Komatsucho
The first Zen temple in Japan. You could enjoy Zen meditation as well!
Gion Festival, one of three big festival in Japan, is held in July !
Only 20 min walk from the house!
867 locals recommend
Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi KitagawaGion Festival, one of three big festival in Japan, is held in July !
Only 20 min walk from the house!
Kiyomizu-dera
Definitely must see spot!
Only 20 min on foot from the house!
Kōdai-ji Temple
526 ShimokawarachōBeautiful in Sakura and Foliage seasons!
GION NITI
570-8 Gionmachi MinamigawaMaiko Dance Performance is held here.
Only 10 min walk from the house.
Center of Gion. Traditional tea houses and fabulous restaurants are line up here.
Only 10~15 min walk from the house.
173 locals recommend
Hanamikoji Street
Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama WardCenter of Gion. Traditional tea houses and fabulous restaurants are line up here.
Only 10~15 min walk from the house.
Kyoto National Museum
527 ChayachōMuseum
Sanjusangendo Temple
657 Sanjūsangendōmawari1000 kannon statues are awesome!
Chion-in
400 RinkachōJust gorgeous temple.
Arts & Culture
先斗町歌舞練場
Maiko and Geiko dance show.
Kyōto Minami-za
198 NakanochōKabuki Theater
Miyagawacho Kaburenjo (Mai Hall)
572 KomatsuchōMaiko and Geiko Dance show