Guidebook for Higashiyama-ku, Kyōto-shi
Food Scene
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87-5 HoshinochōOne of the best coffee stand in Kyoto.
Nishiki Market (錦市場, Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen", this lively retail market specializes in all things food related, like fresh seafood, produce, knives and cookware, and is a great place to find seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties, such as Japanese sweets, pickles, dried seafood and sushi.
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Nishiki markaður verslunarmannahverfi
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardNishiki Market (錦市場, Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen", this lively retail market specializes in all things food related, like fresh seafood, produce, knives and cookware, and is a great place to find seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties, such as Japanese sweets, pickles, dried seafood and sushi.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pontocho (先斗町, Pontochō) is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas. It is a narrow alley running from Shijo-dori to Sanjo-dori, one block west of Kamogawa River. The alley is packed with restaurants on both sides offering a wide range of dining options.
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Pontocho Area
Kashiwayacho Nakagyo WardPontocho (先斗町, Pontochō) is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas. It is a narrow alley running from Shijo-dori to Sanjo-dori, one block west of Kamogawa River. The alley is packed with restaurants on both sides offering a wide range of dining options.
Kiyamachi, Kyoto's biggest nightlife spot, is a one kilometre stretch running parallel to the central Kamo River between two main boulevards, Sanjō and Shijō. On one side of the narrow street, slick-fronted concept restaurants promise cheap drinks and no cover charge. On the other, a shallow, tree-lined canal is laced by arched bridges. It sounds romantic, but the strip is nothing in comparison to Ponto-chō, just one block over.
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Kiyamachi Dori
Shimokorikicho Nakagyo WardKiyamachi, Kyoto's biggest nightlife spot, is a one kilometre stretch running parallel to the central Kamo River between two main boulevards, Sanjō and Shijō. On one side of the narrow street, slick-fronted concept restaurants promise cheap drinks and no cover charge. On the other, a shallow, tree-lined canal is laced by arched bridges. It sounds romantic, but the strip is nothing in comparison to Ponto-chō, just one block over.
Sightseeing
The main street of Gion. Hanamikoji Dori is a street not to be missed, especially in the evening when it looks beautiful when the lanterns are lit up. We were hoping to catch a glimpse of a Geisha here and we thought we were lucky
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Hanamikoji gata
Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama WardThe main street of Gion. Hanamikoji Dori is a street not to be missed, especially in the evening when it looks beautiful when the lanterns are lit up. We were hoping to catch a glimpse of a Geisha here and we thought we were lucky
Sannenzaka and Ninenzakaare two of Kyoto's most attractive streets, a pair of gently sloping lanes that lead down from Kiyomizu-dera Temple toward Nene-no-Michi Lane. Lined with beautifully restored traditional shophouses and blissfully free of the overhead power lines that mar the rest of Kyoto
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Nineizaka (Ninenzaka)
桝屋町-清水-2 東山区Sannenzaka and Ninenzakaare two of Kyoto's most attractive streets, a pair of gently sloping lanes that lead down from Kiyomizu-dera Temple toward Nene-no-Michi Lane. Lined with beautifully restored traditional shophouses and blissfully free of the overhead power lines that mar the rest of Kyoto
Located in Gion, Yasaka Shrine is a spiritual spot for romantic blessings and is bustling with tourists all year
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Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi KitagawaLocated in Gion, Yasaka Shrine is a spiritual spot for romantic blessings and is bustling with tourists all year
Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto's most popular and most enjoyable temples. It may not be a tranquil refuge, but it represents the favoured expression of faith in Japan. It was built at the end of the 8th century. The main hall was constructed in the 17th century, and is famous for its location overhanging a cliff. The platform of the main hall, which is supported by 139 giant pillars, affords a spectacular view of the town of Kyoto. It is designated a National Treasure
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Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto's most popular and most enjoyable temples. It may not be a tranquil refuge, but it represents the favoured expression of faith in Japan. It was built at the end of the 8th century. The main hall was constructed in the 17th century, and is famous for its location overhanging a cliff. The platform of the main hall, which is supported by 139 giant pillars, affords a spectacular view of the town of Kyoto. It is designated a National Treasure
Parks & Nature
Symbolical Kamo river where Kyoto citizens chill out with seasonal changes to enjoy cherry blossom or autumn leaves. Along Kamo river is good for running and cycling. You can escapefrom the crowds of the down town area and tourist place. Especially northern side from Demachiyanagi station is good for relaxing and chilling.
Kamo River
Symbolical Kamo river where Kyoto citizens chill out with seasonal changes to enjoy cherry blossom or autumn leaves. Along Kamo river is good for running and cycling. You can escapefrom the crowds of the down town area and tourist place. Especially northern side from Demachiyanagi station is good for relaxing and chilling.
Arts & Culture
The Kyoto National Museum displays an extensive collection of pre-modern Japanese and asian art and historical artifacts
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Kyoto National Museum
527 ChayachōThe Kyoto National Museum displays an extensive collection of pre-modern Japanese and asian art and historical artifacts
Essentials
FamilyMart Togo-Higashiyama-Yasui
下弁天町-52 東山区Nearest convenience store
Fresco Higashiyama Yasui
72 TamamizuchōNearest supermarket open for 24 hours
Entertainment & Activities
大黒湯(Daikoku-yu) is public bath house usually using heated tap water for the bath. For a small fee, anyone - more on this later - can enter and bathe for as long as s/he likes. the women's and men's sides, which are separated by a high wall.
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Daikoku-yu
284 Yamashirochō大黒湯(Daikoku-yu) is public bath house usually using heated tap water for the bath. For a small fee, anyone - more on this later - can enter and bathe for as long as s/he likes. the women's and men's sides, which are separated by a high wall.