Guidebook for Kamigyō-ku, Kyōto-shi
Sightseeing
Nearest Randen station. Very good access to Sagano and Arashiyama area.
46 locals recommend
Kitanohakubaicho Station
Kitanoshimohakubaichō Kita WardNearest Randen station. Very good access to Sagano and Arashiyama area.
Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōOne of the must-see sights in Kyoto.
Nearly everyone knows...
The quiet streets of Kamigyo-ku are made up of dark, wooden buildings, mainly ochaya (teahouses) and okiya (geisha houses).
34 locals recommend
Kamishichiken Kabukai
Shinseichō Kamigyo WardThe quiet streets of Kamigyo-ku are made up of dark, wooden buildings, mainly ochaya (teahouses) and okiya (geisha houses).
Ryōan-ji
Ryōanji GoryōnoshitachōMyoshinji Temple
花園妙心寺町-64 右京区Ninna-ji
OmuroōuchiKitano Tenmangū Shrine
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardEntertainment & Activities
Yamashiro Onsen
218 ShimoyokochōSeems guests like to go here...
http://www.yamashiro-onsen.com
Exterior appearance is very attractive. Looks very old but has old-world flavor and its own beauty.
Tsubaki-yu
Exterior appearance is very attractive. Looks very old but has old-world flavor and its own beauty.
Minamoto-yu
580-6 KitamachiOne of the public bath nearby.
http://www.kyo1010.com/minamoto-yu/
The best place in the city to take the plunge and try the Japanese sento (public bath) experience. Despite the word “onsen” in the name, it’s not a real onsen (natural hot spring bath), but who cares? It’s a fantastic bath.
208 locals recommend
Funaoka Onsen
82-1 Murasakino MinamifunaokachōThe best place in the city to take the plunge and try the Japanese sento (public bath) experience. Despite the word “onsen” in the name, it’s not a real onsen (natural hot spring bath), but who cares? It’s a fantastic bath.
Shopping
京やさい佐伯
254-4 NishikaminochōSelling Kyo-yasai (Kyoto vegetables) on the spot.
http://京の旬野菜.jp/farmer/detail/?id=45
Not recommend to go so much, but Tofu combo meal might be good for breakfast. (It is served Sat, Sun, National Holiday and 25th only.)
Kamiyagawachō, ８４３−７
Not recommend to go so much, but Tofu combo meal might be good for breakfast. (It is served Sat, Sun, National Holiday and 25th only.)
Fresco Kitanohakubaicho
北野下白梅町-37 北区24-hour-open super market.
Not only buying Shichimi (Japanese hot spice) but also well worth watching the building structure, Kyo-Machiya style.
http://www.shichimirokube.com
Shichimi Rokube
Not only buying Shichimi (Japanese hot spice) but also well worth watching the building structure, Kyo-Machiya style.
http://www.shichimirokube.com
Food Scene
Only Ramen, Shio(Solt) Ramen and Tsuke-men (Dipping Ramen) are listed on the menu. Highly recommended but would be expected long lines.
山崎麺二郎
Only Ramen, Shio(Solt) Ramen and Tsuke-men (Dipping Ramen) are listed on the menu. Highly recommended but would be expected long lines.
RACINE
鳥居前町-666 御前通今出川上るSmall French restaurant. Must book before you go.
http://www.racine-kyoto.com
Porco Rosso
85 Taishōgun KawabatachōNearest Italian restaurant. Lunch menu is also aveilable.
Harbor Cafe
Kitanokobaicho-88 Kita WardDo not have so much expectation except 24-hour-open. But it is very convenient anyway.
Tenkaippin - a popular Ramen chain in Japan - specializes in the collagen-rich noodle dish called "Kotteri" in Japanese. Founded in Kyoto in 1971, it claims to have over 200 locations in Japan.
6 locals recommend
Tenkaippin Hakubaicho
紙屋川町-1049 今小路通御前通西入Tenkaippin - a popular Ramen chain in Japan - specializes in the collagen-rich noodle dish called "Kotteri" in Japanese. Founded in Kyoto in 1971, it claims to have over 200 locations in Japan.
Opened since 2012 but feel retro-flavored cafe.
Open 8am - 6pm (Mon-Fri), 10am - 6pm (Sat, Sun and Holiday)
Closed on Tuesday.
喫茶ウズラ
104-2 Nishinokyō Nakamikado HigashimachiOpened since 2012 but feel retro-flavored cafe.
Open 8am - 6pm (Mon-Fri), 10am - 6pm (Sat, Sun and Holiday)
Closed on Tuesday.
Noguchi
天神道上ノ下 Kamigyo WardJapanese Cuisine, Kaiseki.
Reservation required.
10,000 yen ~
yusurago cafe
Machiya style cafe.
Two cats welcome you there.
They have two types of breakfast from 8 to 11am except Sunday.
All the guest get 20% off for that.
Zakka+cafe mogamoga
171-1 NishimachiThey have two types of breakfast from 8 to 11am except Sunday.
All the guest get 20% off for that.
Kushihachi
田中門前町-81 左京区deico
Higashiimakojicho Kamigyo WardSpanish restaurant
ラーメンムギュ vol1 本店
22-10 Nishinokyō EnmachiPopular ramen restaurant.
Essentials
アミーゴ・イズミヤ白梅町店
Kitanoshimohakubaichō-6 Kita WardThe store carries a variety of items, even alcoholic and soft drinks as well.
Lawson Kyoto-Taishogun
大将軍川端町-5 北区FamilyMart
4-chōme-182-18 KiyomizuShimoyokochō, ２１０−１５
Laundromat
Drinks & Nightlife
イルピアット紙屋川
円町スタンド ココカラ
22-5 Nishinokyō EnmachiGetting Around
Emmachi Station
42-1 西ノ京円町JR station
Nearest bus stop. Buses bound for Gion area, Kyoto Station.
Buses stops every 5-10 minutes.
Taishogun station
Taishōgun Kawabatachō Kita WardNearest bus stop. Buses bound for Gion area, Kyoto Station.
Buses stops every 5-10 minutes.