Guidebook for Kyōto-shi
Everything Else
Gion station
Gionmachi Kitagawa Higashiyama WardTrain station very close by!
Sightseeing
Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi KitagawaFamous shrine with a expansive park!
Hanamikoji Street
Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama WardAlso known as the "geisha street"!!
One of the few remaining Kabuki theaters in Japan, they still put on performance that are a blast to experience!
254 locals recommend
Kyōto Minami-za
198 NakanochōOne of the few remaining Kabuki theaters in Japan, they still put on performance that are a blast to experience!
The most famous temple in Kyoto-- and with good reason! Beautiful scenery, gardens, and architecture.
1521 locals recommend
Kiyomizu-dera
The most famous temple in Kyoto-- and with good reason! Beautiful scenery, gardens, and architecture.
Essentials
Fresco Gion
Miyagawasuji-1-chōme Higashiyama WardThere is a fully stocked supermarket within walking distance.
a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen".
912 locals recommend
Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo Warda narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen".
Food Scene
A very nice, trendy and shiny Starbucks in the middle of the historic district!
9 locals recommend
Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Gion Hotel
555 Gionmachi MinamigawaA very nice, trendy and shiny Starbucks in the middle of the historic district!
a Hanamachi district, known for geisha and home to many geisha houses and traditional tea houses. Like Gion, it is famous for the preservation of forms of traditional architecture and entertainment.
362 locals recommend
Pontocho Area
Kashiwayacho Nakagyo Warda Hanamachi district, known for geisha and home to many geisha houses and traditional tea houses. Like Gion, it is famous for the preservation of forms of traditional architecture and entertainment.
According to a recent TV show, this Ramen Chain is ranked #2 favourite ramen chain amongst foreigners. It is a must-try for ramen or noodle lovers. Make a stop before or after a stroll in the park!
83 locals recommend
Ichiran Kyoto Kawaramachi
598 UraderachōAccording to a recent TV show, this Ramen Chain is ranked #2 favourite ramen chain amongst foreigners. It is a must-try for ramen or noodle lovers. Make a stop before or after a stroll in the park!
Shopping
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.
17 locals recommend
LOEWE Takashimaya Kyoto Store
52 ShinchōPerhaps the most elegant department store in Kyoto, Takashimaya is the place to go to see just how opulent a Japanese department store can be.