Guidebook for Kyōto-shi

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Guidebook for Kyōto-shi

Sightseeing

Nijo jo castle
1725 locals recommend
Nijo Castle
541 Nijōjōchō
1725 locals recommend
Nijo jo castle
Imperial palace
21 locals recommend
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
21 locals recommend
Imperial palace
Arashiyama
113 locals recommend
Arashiyama Station
Arashiyama Higashiichikawachō Nishikyo Ward
113 locals recommend
Arashiyama
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26 locals recommend
金閣寺バス駐車場
Kinkakujicho Kita Ward
26 locals recommend
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Nishi Honganji (西本願寺) and Higashi Honganji (東本願寺) are two large temples in the center of Kyoto.
365 locals recommend
Nishihongwan-ji Temple
本願寺門前町 下京区
365 locals recommend
Nishi Honganji (西本願寺) and Higashi Honganji (東本願寺) are two large temples in the center of Kyoto.
Kyoto Aquarium (京都水族館, Kyōto Suizokukan) is modern and nicely designed, but small compared to Japan's best aquariums.
738 locals recommend
Kyoto Aquarium
35-1 Kankijichō
738 locals recommend
Kyoto Aquarium (京都水族館, Kyōto Suizokukan) is modern and nicely designed, but small compared to Japan's best aquariums.
Standing 131 meters tall just across Kyoto Station, Kyoto Tower (京都タワー)
513 locals recommend
Kyoto Tower
721-1 Higashishiokōjichō
513 locals recommend
Standing 131 meters tall just across Kyoto Station, Kyoto Tower (京都タワー)
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 Kyōtogyoen
990 locals recommend
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.
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,
8 locals recommend
Shinpontocho
8 locals recommend
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,
Kiyomizudera (清水寺, literally "Pure Water Temple") is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan.
1521 locals recommend
Kiyomizu-dera
1521 locals recommend
Kiyomizudera (清水寺, literally "Pure Water Temple") is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan.
Ginkakuji (銀閣寺, Silver Pavilion) is a Zen temple along Kyoto's eastern mountains (Higashiyama). In 1482, shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa built his retirement villa on the grounds of today's temple,
Hostel Ginkakuji
Jōdoji Nishidachō Sakyo Ward
Ginkakuji (銀閣寺, Silver Pavilion) is a Zen temple along Kyoto's eastern mountains (Higashiyama). In 1482, shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa built his retirement villa on the grounds of today's temple,
Opened in 1897, the Kyoto National Museum (京都国立博物館, Kyōto Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan) is one of Japan's oldest and most distinguished museums.
513 locals recommend
Kyoto National Museum
527 Chayachō
513 locals recommend
Opened in 1897, the Kyoto National Museum (京都国立博物館, Kyōto Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan) is one of Japan's oldest and most distinguished museums.
Sanjusangendo (三十三間堂, Sanjūsangendō) is the popular name for Rengeo-in, a temple in eastern Kyoto which is famous for its 1001 statues of Kannon
549 locals recommend
Rengeoin Sanjusangendo
657 Sanjūsangendōmawari
549 locals recommend
Sanjusangendo (三十三間堂, Sanjūsangendō) is the popular name for Rengeo-in, a temple in eastern Kyoto which is famous for its 1001 statues of Kannon
Nanzenji Temple (南禅寺), whose spacious grounds are located at the base of Kyoto's forested Higashiyama mountains, is one of the most important Zen temples in all of Japan.
411 locals recommend
Nanzen-ji Temple
南禅寺福地町-86 左京区
411 locals recommend
Nanzenji Temple (南禅寺), whose spacious grounds are located at the base of Kyoto's forested Higashiyama mountains, is one of the most important Zen temples in all of Japan.
Gion (祇園) is Kyoto's most famous geisha district, located around Shijo Avenue between Yasaka Shrine in the east and the Kamo River in the west.
40 locals recommend
Gionmachi Minamigawa
40 locals recommend
Gion (祇園) is Kyoto's most famous geisha district, located around Shijo Avenue between Yasaka Shrine in the east and the Kamo River in the west.
The Philosopher's Path (哲学の道, Tetsugaku no michi) is a pleasant stone path through the northern part of Kyoto's Higashiyama district.
93 locals recommend
The Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no michi)
Jōdoji Ishibashichō Sakyo Ward
93 locals recommend
The Philosopher's Path (哲学の道, Tetsugaku no michi) is a pleasant stone path through the northern part of Kyoto's Higashiyama district.
Maruyama Park (円山公園, Maruyama Kōen) is a public park next to Yasaka Shrine in the Higashiyama District.
468 locals recommend
Maruyama Park
Maruyamachō Higashiyama Ward
468 locals recommend
Maruyama Park (円山公園, Maruyama Kōen) is a public park next to Yasaka Shrine in the Higashiyama District.

Food Scene

Ginkakuji
銀閣寺 貝
浄土寺西田町-5 左京区
Ginkakuji
Great Rahmen restaurant
16 locals recommend
Tan Tan Noodle Shop Tan Tan
890 Koyamachō
16 locals recommend
Great Rahmen restaurant
Japanese Style Izakaya restaurant. You can feel Japanese food.
しっぽり屋
190-1 Tawarayachō
Japanese Style Izakaya restaurant. You can feel Japanese food.
Ra-men restaurant. It is close to my apartment.
68 locals recommend
Menbaka Fire Ramen
757-2 Minamiiseyachō
68 locals recommend
Ra-men restaurant. It is close to my apartment.
Ra-men restaurant. This is Really Good Ra-men around here.
中華そばの店ちいふ
押小路通小川西入-371 Furushirochō
Ra-men restaurant. This is Really Good Ra-men around here.
Yakiniku (Korean BBQ) restaurant.
Miyoshi
8-13 Mibushujakuchō
Yakiniku (Korean BBQ) restaurant.
Ippudo Ramen is our favorite ramen joint in all of Kyoto. The soup and noodles are sublime and the accompanying dumplings crispy and delicious.
144 locals recommend
Ippudo Nishiki-Koji
144 locals recommend
Ippudo Ramen is our favorite ramen joint in all of Kyoto. The soup and noodles are sublime and the accompanying dumplings crispy and delicious.
A vast downtown sushi specialist, Ganko Sushi is one of the most approachable and reasonably priced sushi places in Kyoto.
19 locals recommend
こがんこ 三条店
19 locals recommend
A vast downtown sushi specialist, Ganko Sushi is one of the most approachable and reasonably priced sushi places in Kyoto.
cafe
Ragtime
950-1 Shuzeichō
cafe
cafe
10 locals recommend
CURRY & BAR 240
863-25 Jurakuchō
10 locals recommend
cafe
cafe bar
Saiya
中務町 上京区
cafe bar

Shopping

Place for shopping, Kawaramachi
285 locals recommend
Kawaramachi Station
Otabichō Shimogyo Ward
285 locals recommend
Place for shopping, Kawaramachi
This is a big shopping mall, where there is theater as well. You can buy everything.
98 locals recommend
BiVi Nijo
107 Nishinokyō Toganoochō
98 locals recommend
This is a big shopping mall, where there is theater as well. You can buy everything.
Nishiki Market (錦市場, Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants.
912 locals recommend
Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo Ward
912 locals recommend
Nishiki Market (錦市場, Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants.
Takashiyama – Downtown Kyoto FacebookTwitterPinterestGooglePocketPrint Perhaps the most elegant department store in Kyoto, Takashimaya is the place to go to see just how opulent a Japanese department store can be.
221 locals recommend
Takashimaya Kyoto Store
真町-52 下京区
221 locals recommend
Takashiyama – Downtown Kyoto FacebookTwitterPinterestGooglePocketPrint Perhaps the most elegant department store in Kyoto, Takashimaya is the place to go to see just how opulent a Japanese department store can be.
Daimaru is one of Kyoto’s two largest and most opulent department stores, with everything from elite international brands to one of the best food floors in all of Japan
223 locals recommend
Daimaru Kyoto
立売西町-79 下京区
223 locals recommend
Daimaru is one of Kyoto’s two largest and most opulent department stores, with everything from elite international brands to one of the best food floors in all of Japan

Arts & Culture

Just a quick update – finally got around to seeing The Hobbit, and had to shell out a nice chunk of change to see it in 3D – and in Japan. The total was 2200円
41 locals recommend
TOHO Cinemas Nijo
107 Nishinokyō Toganoochō
41 locals recommend
Just a quick update – finally got around to seeing The Hobbit, and had to shell out a nice chunk of change to see it in 3D – and in Japan. The total was 2200円

Essentials

market
86 locals recommend
Life Nijo Station
248 Nishinokyō Hoshigaikechō
86 locals recommend
market