Guidebook for 京都市
Food Scene
Pontocho (先斗町, Pontochō) is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas.
21 locals recommend
Pontocho (dining area/Kyoto)
先斗町 Nakagyo WardPontocho (先斗町, Pontochō) is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas.
At Kikunoi we treat each of our dishes as an expression of life itself, never forgetting how much we owe nature.
71 locals recommend
Kikunoi
Shimokawarachō Higashiyama WardAt Kikunoi we treat each of our dishes as an expression of life itself, never forgetting how much we owe nature.
Starbucks uses the highest quality arabica coffee as the base for its beloved drinks.
14 locals recommend
スターバックスコーヒー
Starbucks uses the highest quality arabica coffee as the base for its beloved drinks.
Kaiten-zushi are inexpensive sushi restaurants where plates of sushi rest on a circular conveyer belt.
57 locals recommend
Sushiro Gojo Shichihonmatsu
102 Chūdōji MinamimachiKaiten-zushi are inexpensive sushi restaurants where plates of sushi rest on a circular conveyer belt.
Kagonoya
91 Chūdōji AwatachōTypical Japanese restaurant
Sightseeing
The Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所, Kyōto Gosho) used to be the residence of Japan's Imperial Family until 1868, when the emperor and capital were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo.
990 locals recommend
Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 KyōtogyoenThe Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所, Kyōto Gosho) used to be the residence of Japan's Imperial Family until 1868, when the emperor and capital were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo.
Nijo Castle (二条城, Nijōjō) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867).
1725 locals recommend
Nijo Castle
541 NijōjōchōNijo Castle (二条城, Nijōjō) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867).
Kiyomizu Temple has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a cultural heritage of Kyoto.You can enjoy the beautiful nature in every season. http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/lang/01.html
1521 locals recommend
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu Temple has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a cultural heritage of Kyoto.You can enjoy the beautiful nature in every season. http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/lang/01.html
Gion is a region that preserve the historic landscape of Kyoto. If you are lucky you will be able to meet an apprentice geisha.
508 locals recommend
Gion
Higashiyama WardGion is a region that preserve the historic landscape of Kyoto. If you are lucky you will be able to meet an apprentice geisha.
Yasaka Shrine is one of the most popular shrines in Kyoto. When it comes to spring blooms are beautiful cherry blossoms. http://www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp/en/
867 locals recommend
Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi KitagawaYasaka Shrine is one of the most popular shrines in Kyoto. When it comes to spring blooms are beautiful cherry blossoms. http://www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp/en/
It has been enshrined Kannon image of even 1001 bodies on site.
549 locals recommend
Sanjusangendo Temple
657 SanjūsangendōmawariIt has been enshrined Kannon image of even 1001 bodies on site.
The garden is designated by the Japanese Government as a historical site and a place of scenic beauty. http://www.kodaiji.com/e_index.html
319 locals recommend
Kōdai-ji Temple
526 ShimokawarachōThe garden is designated by the Japanese Government as a historical site and a place of scenic beauty. http://www.kodaiji.com/e_index.html
Kenninji is a temple of the Zen sect, one of the main branches of Japanese Buddhism. Buddhism, founded approximately 2,500 years ago in India by Shakyamuni Buddha. http://www.kenninji.jp/english/
21 locals recommend
建仁寺
Kenninji is a temple of the Zen sect, one of the main branches of Japanese Buddhism. Buddhism, founded approximately 2,500 years ago in India by Shakyamuni Buddha. http://www.kenninji.jp/english/
KyotoHigashiyama Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, 605-8686
Located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Chion-in is connected to Hōnen (1133-1212), the founder of the Jōdo Shū (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism. ht
301 locals recommend
Chion-in
400 RinkachōKyotoHigashiyama Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, 605-8686
Located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Chion-in is connected to Hōnen (1133-1212), the founder of the Jōdo Shū (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism. ht
The atmosphere at the temple is solemn and peaceful, similar to the ambiance of the Imperial Palace; this kind of an environment can only be found at Shoren-in temple. http://shorenin.com/english/
184 locals recommend
Shoren-in Monzeki
69-1 Awadaguchi SanjōbōchōThe atmosphere at the temple is solemn and peaceful, similar to the ambiance of the Imperial Palace; this kind of an environment can only be found at Shoren-in temple. http://shorenin.com/english/
Heian Shrine to commemorate the peace the capital in 1100, was founded the first 50s Kanmu emperor is you and God St. in 1895 as a post-deity. http://www.heianjingu.or.jp/
544 locals recommend
Heian Shrine
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo WardHeian Shrine to commemorate the peace the capital in 1100, was founded the first 50s Kanmu emperor is you and God St. in 1895 as a post-deity. http://www.heianjingu.or.jp/
Here in Fushimi Inari Shrine, you will see thousands of Torii. How many Torii do you think it has? It's around 3, 300!! http://inari.jp/
1229 locals recommend
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōHere in Fushimi Inari Shrine, you will see thousands of Torii. How many Torii do you think it has? It's around 3, 300!! http://inari.jp/
This temple is the head temple of the Tofukuji School of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism. It was built in 1236 on the instructions of Kujo Michiie, the great statesman of the Kamakura period.
375 locals recommend
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
15-chōme-778 HonmachiThis temple is the head temple of the Tofukuji School of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism. It was built in 1236 on the instructions of Kujo Michiie, the great statesman of the Kamakura period.
Arts & Culture
The Kyoto International Manga Museum (京都国際マンガミュージアム) was opened in November of 2006. It consists of three floors and a basement, and most of its walls are lined with shelves of manga.
782 locals recommend
Kyoto International Manga Museum
452 KinbukichōThe Kyoto International Manga Museum (京都国際マンガミュージアム) was opened in November of 2006. It consists of three floors and a basement, and most of its walls are lined with shelves of manga.
Shopping
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 600-8216
Yodobashi Camera is a popular large consumer electronics retailers in Japan.
323 locals recommend
Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Kyoto
590-2 HigashishiokōjichōKyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 600-8216
Yodobashi Camera is a popular large consumer electronics retailers in Japan.
The scope of pharmacy practice includes more traditional roles such as compounding and dispensing medications, and it also includes more modern services related to health care, including clinical services, reviewing medications for safety and efficacy, and providing drug information.
18 locals recommend
Dacs Shimogyo Gojo Drugstore
70 Chūdōji KitamachiThe scope of pharmacy practice includes more traditional roles such as compounding and dispensing medications, and it also includes more modern services related to health care, including clinical services, reviewing medications for safety and efficacy, and providing drug information.
Nishiki Market (Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. And it is a great place to find seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties.
912 locals recommend
Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardNishiki Market (Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. And it is a great place to find seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties.
Typical Japanese SuperMarket Open : 9AM Close : 11PM. You will see fresh vegetable, fish, meat, snacks, alcohol etc.
50 locals recommend
Matsumoto
923-2 Ōharano KamizatominaminochōTypical Japanese SuperMarket Open : 9AM Close : 11PM. You will see fresh vegetable, fish, meat, snacks, alcohol etc.
Japanese casual wear designer, manufacturer and retailer.
18 locals recommend
UNIQLO Gojo Tambaguchi Store
128 Chūdōji MinamimachiJapanese casual wear designer, manufacturer and retailer.
Essentials
Nishiki Market (Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. And it is a great place to find seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties.
912 locals recommend
Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardNishiki Market (Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. And it is a great place to find seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties.
7-Eleven is an international chain of convenience stores that operates, franchises, and licenses some 56,600 stores in 18 countries.
14 locals recommend
7-Eleven Gojo-Senbon
65 Chūdōji Bōjōchō7-Eleven is an international chain of convenience stores that operates, franchises, and licenses some 56,600 stores in 18 countries.
Everything Else
Hanano Yu
15-3 MibumatsubarachōYou can try Japanese public spa for reasonable price.
Getting Around
Just one stop from Kyoto station. It takes for 3 min. Then you can reach Arashiyama area directly.
68 locals recommend
Tambaguchi Station
Chūdōji Minamimachi Shimogyo WardJust one stop from Kyoto station. It takes for 3 min. Then you can reach Arashiyama area directly.