Guidebook for Kyōto-shi
Sightseeing
One of the five Geisha Districts of Kyoto. Highly recommended to spot fully dressed Maikos and Geikos on their way to work.
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Miyakawa-cho Dori
One of the five Geisha Districts of Kyoto. Highly recommended to spot fully dressed Maikos and Geikos on their way to work.
One of the most beautiful spot of Kyoto during the Autumn season. Gorgeous colors of leaves. Beautiful garden.
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Tofuku-ji Temple
15-chōme-15-778 HonmachiOne of the most beautiful spot of Kyoto during the Autumn season. Gorgeous colors of leaves. Beautiful garden.
Yasaka no To Pagoda and its surrounding streets between Kiyomozu to Maruyama Park is the perfect area for walking around this old preserved neighborhood.
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Hokan-ji hof Yasaka no To
388 清水八坂上町Yasaka no To Pagoda and its surrounding streets between Kiyomozu to Maruyama Park is the perfect area for walking around this old preserved neighborhood.
Yasaka Jinja Shrine and the Maruyama Park. Beautiful sight by night.
A must during the Cherry Blossom season (April)
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Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi KitagawaYasaka Jinja Shrine and the Maruyama Park. Beautiful sight by night.
A must during the Cherry Blossom season (April)
One of the most impressive temple of Kyoto, with 1001 life size statues of the Kannon. Highly recommended.
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Rengeoin Sanjusangendo
657 SanjūsangendōmawariOne of the most impressive temple of Kyoto, with 1001 life size statues of the Kannon. Highly recommended.
Right next tot he house, this beautiful quiet shrine is particularly nice at sunset. Flea market three times a month (8, 18 and 28).
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Toyokuni hof
530 ChayachōRight next tot he house, this beautiful quiet shrine is particularly nice at sunset. Flea market three times a month (8, 18 and 28).
Simply one of the most popular Must-See temple of Kyoto. Be sure to walk around the Chawan-Zaka, Sannen-Zaka and Ninen-Zaka area, toward Yasaka-no-To and the Maruyama Park.
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Kiyomizu-dera
Simply one of the most popular Must-See temple of Kyoto. Be sure to walk around the Chawan-Zaka, Sannen-Zaka and Ninen-Zaka area, toward Yasaka-no-To and the Maruyama Park.
GION NITI
570-8 Gionmachi MinamigawaGion Corner - an interesting Japanese Cultural Show
Arts & Culture
For amateurs of art, this museum features regular special exhibits.
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Kyoto National Museum
527 ChayachōFor amateurs of art, this museum features regular special exhibits.
Everything Else
The main Post Office of the Higashiyama District.
You can withdraw money from ATM using international cards.
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Higashiyama Post Office
Ishigakimachi Nishigawa Higashiyama WardThe main Post Office of the Higashiyama District.
You can withdraw money from ATM using international cards.
Kyoto Station
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo WardKyoto JR train station from where one can go anywhere around Kyoto.
Essentials
Happy Rokuhara
110 RokurochōClosest Supermarket
Food Scene
Quiet Coffee Shop, convenient for breakfast. Popular among the girls from Kyoto Woman University.
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手作りの洋食屋さん里
451-1 Myōhōin MaekawachōQuiet Coffee Shop, convenient for breakfast. Popular among the girls from Kyoto Woman University.
IL PAPPALARDO
451-1 Myōhōin MaekawachōExcellent Italian restaurant. English speaking staff, good wine.
Very spicy Ramen and excellent gyoza. A place we like to go to when we're around the area.
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Tiger Gyoza Kaikan Shijo Karasuma Branch
314-1 UradeyamachōVery spicy Ramen and excellent gyoza. A place we like to go to when we're around the area.
Great yakitori place. A young friendly couple takes care of this place. Try the "Omakase" or chef selection!
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Great yakitori place. A young friendly couple takes care of this place. Try the "Omakase" or chef selection!