Guidebook for 京都市
Food Scene
Starbucks Corporation is an American coffee company and coffeehouse chain. Starbucks was founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971.
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Starbucks TSUTAYA Kyoto Research Park
91 Chūdōji AwatachōStarbucks Corporation is an American coffee company and coffeehouse chain. Starbucks was founded in Seattle, Washington in 1971.
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.
Typical Japanese restaurant. You can try Sushi, Tempura, Sashimi, Udon, Donburi, Syabusyabu etc.
18 locals recommend
Kagonoya
91 Chūdōji AwatachōTypical Japanese restaurant. You can try Sushi, Tempura, Sashimi, Udon, Donburi, Syabusyabu etc.
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.
Sightseeing
Kokedera means Moss Temple, referring to the temple garden's estimated 120 different varieties of moss. Visitors to the temple can walk through this spectacular garden, which has strongly influenced subsequent Japanese garden design.
213 locals recommend
Saihoji Temple
56 MatsuojingatanichōKokedera means Moss Temple, referring to the temple garden's estimated 120 different varieties of moss. Visitors to the temple can walk through this spectacular garden, which has strongly influenced subsequent Japanese garden design.
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (北野天満宮, Kitano Tenmangū) is one of the most important of several hundred shrines across Japan that are dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, a scholar and politician who was unfairly exiled by his political rivals. A number of disasters were attributed to Michizane's vengeful spirit after his death in exile, and these shrines were built to appease him.
493 locals recommend
Kitano Tenmangū Shrine
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardKitano Tenmangu Shrine (北野天満宮, Kitano Tenmangū) is one of the most important of several hundred shrines across Japan that are dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, a scholar and politician who was unfairly exiled by his political rivals. A number of disasters were attributed to Michizane's vengeful spirit after his death in exile, and these shrines were built to appease him.
Kinkakuji is an impressive structure built overlooking a large pond, and is the only building left of Yoshimitsu's former retirement complex. It has burned down numerous times throughout its history including twice during the Onin War, a civil war that destroyed much of Kyoto; and once again more recently in 1950 when it was set on fire by a fanatic monk. The present structure was rebuilt in 1955.
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Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōKinkakuji is an impressive structure built overlooking a large pond, and is the only building left of Yoshimitsu's former retirement complex. It has burned down numerous times throughout its history including twice during the Onin War, a civil war that destroyed much of Kyoto; and once again more recently in 1950 when it was set on fire by a fanatic monk. The present structure was rebuilt in 1955.
Tenryuji (天龍寺, Tenryūji) is the most important temple in Kyoto's Arashiyama district. It was ranked first among the city's five great Zen temples, and is now registered as a world heritage site.
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Tenryuji Temple
嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町-68 右京区Tenryuji (天龍寺, Tenryūji) is the most important temple in Kyoto's Arashiyama district. It was ranked first among the city's five great Zen temples, and is now registered as a world heritage site.
The Togetsukyo Bridge spans the Oi River, on whose surface is reflected Arashiyama. This bridge, which is famous for its cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, enhances the elegance of Arashiyama.
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Togetsukyo Bridge
1-5 Sagatenryūji SusukinobabachōThe Togetsukyo Bridge spans the Oi River, on whose surface is reflected Arashiyama. This bridge, which is famous for its cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, enhances the elegance of Arashiyama.
Gion is a region that preserve the historic landscape of Kyoto. If you are lucky you will be able to meet an apprentice geisha.
花見小路（北側）
Kiyomotocho 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.
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/
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/
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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/
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
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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
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/
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Kennin-ji Temple Hatto
584 KomatsuchōKenninji 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/
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
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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
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/
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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/
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.
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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.
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
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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
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).
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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).
Parks & Nature
Located in the Arashiyama mountains, the entrance to the monkey park can be found just south of the Togetsukyo Bridge. After hiking uphill for about ten minutes, visitors will find an open area with over a hundred monkeys roaming freely.
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Arashiyama Park Nakanoshima Area
Saganakanoshimachō Ukyo WardLocated in the Arashiyama mountains, the entrance to the monkey park can be found just south of the Togetsukyo Bridge. After hiking uphill for about ten minutes, visitors will find an open area with over a hundred monkeys roaming freely.
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.
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.
Shopping
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18 locals recommend
UNIQLO Gojo Tambaguchi Store
128 Chūdōji MinamimachiJapanese casual wear designer, manufacturer and retailer.
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.
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ダックス下京五条店
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.
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.
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.
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.
Essentials
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.
Entertainment & Activities
Hanano Yu
15-3 MibumatsubarachōYou can try Japanese public spa for reasonable price.