Guidebook for Kyoto

Liam
Guidebook for Kyoto

Food Scene

This place is a cheap and cheerful Chinese Restaurant. Picture menus help with ordering. Definitely recommended if you are on a budget, you can have a filling meal for < 1000 yen per person.
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Gyoza no Ohsho Fucho-mae
101 Yokokajichō
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This place is a cheap and cheerful Chinese Restaurant. Picture menus help with ordering. Definitely recommended if you are on a budget, you can have a filling meal for < 1000 yen per person.
Directly across from the apartment. While it's opening hours remain a bit of a mystery, when open you can get hearty, filling curry udon and tempura bowl for around 1000yen. Great for when very hungry
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Yamabiko
143 Komatsuchō
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Directly across from the apartment. While it's opening hours remain a bit of a mystery, when open you can get hearty, filling curry udon and tempura bowl for around 1000yen. Great for when very hungry
A friends tells me this is one of the best Italians in town. "Why would I want to eat Italian in Japan?" you may ask. Simply because, the Japanese know how to do great Italian food!
がぶ飲みワイン 洋彩waraku
Umeyachō Nakagyo Ward
A friends tells me this is one of the best Italians in town. "Why would I want to eat Italian in Japan?" you may ask. Simply because, the Japanese know how to do great Italian food!
Fantastic Okinawan food and a great selection of "Umeshu" - Japanese plum wine. Lunchtime is especially good value with "Teishoku" - A set meal - for less than 1000 yen. English Menu available!
あーぐうる 府庁前店
Fantastic Okinawan food and a great selection of "Umeshu" - Japanese plum wine. Lunchtime is especially good value with "Teishoku" - A set meal - for less than 1000 yen. English Menu available!
Lets face it, sometimes you just need a burger. McDonalds is several minutes walk to the East.
McDonald's Karasuma Marutamachi
435 Kasugachō
Lets face it, sometimes you just need a burger. McDonalds is several minutes walk to the East.
Cheap and cheerful Chinese called "Charming Chahan" (Cha-han is "fried rice" in Japanese).
Charming Chahan Marutamachi
Marutachō Nakagyo Ward
Cheap and cheerful Chinese called "Charming Chahan" (Cha-han is "fried rice" in Japanese).
Chain "beef bowl" restaurant. Beef bowls for as little as 400 yen. Vending machine ordering to make things easy if you can't speak Japanese. I recommend their fried fish breakfast (before 11am).
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Matsuya Horikawa Marutamachi
Marutachō Nakagyo Ward
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Chain "beef bowl" restaurant. Beef bowls for as little as 400 yen. Vending machine ordering to make things easy if you can't speak Japanese. I recommend their fried fish breakfast (before 11am).
Fabulous crab restaurant - crab sushi, crab hotpot, crab sashimi. A little pricey (around 5000/6000 per head, and perhaps a little difficult without at least a little Japanese
Yamayoshi Shijo Kawaramachi
天満町-277 下京区
Fabulous crab restaurant - crab sushi, crab hotpot, crab sashimi. A little pricey (around 5000/6000 per head, and perhaps a little difficult without at least a little Japanese
Super cheap and cheerful little Izakaya around the kawaramachi area. Good to line your stomach a little before hitting the nightlife a bit more north.
Chikyuya
239-1 Ichinochō
Super cheap and cheerful little Izakaya around the kawaramachi area. Good to line your stomach a little before hitting the nightlife a bit more north.
Great Japanese cuisine in traditional surroundings. Recommendations include pike and white miso, and chicken sashimi (one for the brave!). No English menu unfortunately. Expect around ¥4000 per head.
バンサン BANSAN 京色
Great Japanese cuisine in traditional surroundings. Recommendations include pike and white miso, and chicken sashimi (one for the brave!). No English menu unfortunately. Expect around ¥4000 per head.
Great little Chinese restaurant with cheap lunches (850 yen) and eat all you can evening deals (around 3000 yen). The waiter speaks a little English too and likes to try it out with his customers!
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中華レストラン 三里舞味
725-3 Uematsuchō
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Great little Chinese restaurant with cheap lunches (850 yen) and eat all you can evening deals (around 3000 yen). The waiter speaks a little English too and likes to try it out with his customers!
Fantastic view of the green and calm east-side of the city, you can see Kiyomizu Temple in the distance. Reasonable lunch sets (about ¥950) + evening eat as much as you want deals for around ¥3000
Touentei
河原町通四条下る-335 Inarichō
Fantastic view of the green and calm east-side of the city, you can see Kiyomizu Temple in the distance. Reasonable lunch sets (about ¥950) + evening eat as much as you want deals for around ¥3000
Stylish French style bar/cafe in a quiet neighbourhood just south of the main nightlife. Steak frites with curried butter, and moules marinièr come recommended. Easy to read menu and some English.
Brasserie Café ONZE
Saitōchō Shimogyo Ward
Stylish French style bar/cafe in a quiet neighbourhood just south of the main nightlife. Steak frites with curried butter, and moules marinièr come recommended. Easy to read menu and some English.
Tasty ramen soup made from pork bones. Sets include fried chicken, fried rice, gyoza, etc. Around 1000 a person. Open till 4am. Don't mind the smell as they make it at lunch, its normal for Tonkotsu!
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第一旭五条大橋店
Hiraichō Shimogyo Ward
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Tasty ramen soup made from pork bones. Sets include fried chicken, fried rice, gyoza, etc. Around 1000 a person. Open till 4am. Don't mind the smell as they make it at lunch, its normal for Tonkotsu!
Standard chain restaurant affair. Cold noodles with duck meat is pretty tasty. Good when you need to eat quickly (and vending machines make it easy to order). Expect around 500/600yen a person.
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Nakau
843 Mikagedōmaechō
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Standard chain restaurant affair. Cold noodles with duck meat is pretty tasty. Good when you need to eat quickly (and vending machines make it easy to order). Expect around 500/600yen a person.
Awesome ramen, one of my favourites in the city. Very deep and delicious soup with hunks of thick meat, and topped with bamboo slices and Tofu-skin (a local speciality). A great place to end a night
かがり 木屋町店
Kamiyacho Nakagyo Ward
Awesome ramen, one of my favourites in the city. Very deep and delicious soup with hunks of thick meat, and topped with bamboo slices and Tofu-skin (a local speciality). A great place to end a night
The affectionately named "stinky ramen". It gets its name from the pungent smell given off by boiling pork bones.But don't let that description put you off, this places provides a mean bowl of noodles
みよしや
671-4 Nakasujichō
The affectionately named "stinky ramen". It gets its name from the pungent smell given off by boiling pork bones.But don't let that description put you off, this places provides a mean bowl of noodles
Great Chinese restaurant a little walk away from Kyoto Station. Cheap "Teishoku" set meals under 1000 yen, and evening set-courses for around 2000 with a beer.
中華美食店 中光園
18-16 Kaminochō
Great Chinese restaurant a little walk away from Kyoto Station. Cheap "Teishoku" set meals under 1000 yen, and evening set-courses for around 2000 with a beer.
This is a wonderful traditional Japanese "nabe" restaurant (hotpot) overlooking a river.
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Negiya Heikichi Takase River
260-4 Ichinochō
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This is a wonderful traditional Japanese "nabe" restaurant (hotpot) overlooking a river.
Excellent Japanese style restaurant. Meals from between 500 and 1000 yen, super healthy, and an English menu to boot!
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Ootoya Kyoto Sanjo Kamogawa
98 Nakajimachō
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Excellent Japanese style restaurant. Meals from between 500 and 1000 yen, super healthy, and an English menu to boot!
Cool and cheap Izakaya. Two floors, friendly staff. Recommended:"Tori Kawa Senbei" (Chicken skin crackers), potato salad (a veritable mountain of the stuff!) and "Age-dashi tofu", fried tofu.
New Shinmachi
344-4 Shijōchō
Cool and cheap Izakaya. Two floors, friendly staff. Recommended:"Tori Kawa Senbei" (Chicken skin crackers), potato salad (a veritable mountain of the stuff!) and "Age-dashi tofu", fried tofu.
Good pizza and pasta place with a fantastic view of the river and a good wine selection. Expect to pay around 5000 each for a good feed and some wine
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PIZZA SALVATORE CUOMO & GRILL Kyoto
90 Nakajimachō
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Good pizza and pasta place with a fantastic view of the river and a good wine selection. Expect to pay around 5000 each for a good feed and some wine
Fantastic home cooked Japanese food near to Nijo Castle.
Culotte
Hashimotochō Nakagyo Ward
Fantastic home cooked Japanese food near to Nijo Castle.
Vegetable / Curry: unique curry flavour, great vegetables, great atmosphere, near to Sanjo train station; good for lunch or dinner.
新自然食穀菜健美cafe
Vegetable / Curry: unique curry flavour, great vegetables, great atmosphere, near to Sanjo train station; good for lunch or dinner.
Steamed vegetables / meat: this place is so amazing - definitely a good lunch place (I think dinner a little more expensive). The pork/ponzu dish with seasonal vegetables is great.
蒸し料理専門店 mus
Steamed vegetables / meat: this place is so amazing - definitely a good lunch place (I think dinner a little more expensive). The pork/ponzu dish with seasonal vegetables is great.
Great daily lunch / Japanese style, fish or meat with various side dishes. Nice atmosphere, nice lunch, nice dessert and coffee!
Radio Cafe
Benkeiishichō Nakagyo Ward
Great daily lunch / Japanese style, fish or meat with various side dishes. Nice atmosphere, nice lunch, nice dessert and coffee!
Good ramen place with a tasty, creamy soup and a good value "karaage" (fried chicken) set.
Tonryu
1-106 Kitashirakawa Kamibettōchō
Good ramen place with a tasty, creamy soup and a good value "karaage" (fried chicken) set.
Fantastic and fun Izakaya with a one piece theme. Yuffy and Nami are named after the owner and his wife. Great place to visit if coming back from lake Biwako. Owner speaks English!
こてっぱん(お好み焼き・居酒屋・鉄板焼き)
19-8 Onotsuzurajirichō
Fantastic and fun Izakaya with a one piece theme. Yuffy and Nami are named after the owner and his wife. Great place to visit if coming back from lake Biwako. Owner speaks English!
Chain Chinese restaurant. No English but easy to understand picture menu. Part of the AEON Mall: http://www.hamamura-gr.com/ Not amazing, but a decent stopoff if you're shopping in the mall.
Hamamura (Kintetsu Meitengai Miyakomichi Store)
31-1 Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō
Chain Chinese restaurant. No English but easy to understand picture menu. Part of the AEON Mall: http://www.hamamura-gr.com/ Not amazing, but a decent stopoff if you're shopping in the mall.
Really excellent Okinawan restaurant, their Taco Rice is fantastic!
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goya
114-6 Jōdoji Nishidachō
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Really excellent Okinawan restaurant, their Taco Rice is fantastic!
A semi decent ramen place near the station, although I would recommend their cha-han (fried rice) over their ramen!
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Honke DaiichiAsahi
845 Higashishiokōji Mukaihatachō
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A semi decent ramen place near the station, although I would recommend their cha-han (fried rice) over their ramen!
Great family-run Burger Bar run by a very friendly local Irish-man, Tom. Feel free to pop in and say hi!
toms&ブラウンズ イングリッシュ高野校
1-23 Takanoizumichō
Great family-run Burger Bar run by a very friendly local Irish-man, Tom. Feel free to pop in and say hi!
Good fried rice (better than their noodles to be honest!). They close at 10pm however.
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Daiichiasahi Kumano
43-20 Shōgoin Sannōchō
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Good fried rice (better than their noodles to be honest!). They close at 10pm however.
An incredible ramen shop near the famous "Ichijoji Ramen Alley". Their fried chicken is huge! A favourite with students due to it's great value (and they are happy for you to take your chicken home)
高安
An incredible ramen shop near the famous "Ichijoji Ramen Alley". Their fried chicken is huge! A favourite with students due to it's great value (and they are happy for you to take your chicken home)
An excellent ramen place, with a healthy, spicy, "Tan-ten" style soup made from Soy Milk. A tasty and quite alternative ramen experience.
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OUTDOOR居酒屋 azito
東丸太町-11-4 左京区
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An excellent ramen place, with a healthy, spicy, "Tan-ten" style soup made from Soy Milk. A tasty and quite alternative ramen experience.
Good little Chinese place in the basement of this building. Very large portion sizes. There is also an Indian restaurant and a Mexican restaurant in the same building.
たけうち
43-2 Shōgoin Sannōchō
Good little Chinese place in the basement of this building. Very large portion sizes. There is also an Indian restaurant and a Mexican restaurant in the same building.
Another decent ramen place. There are also a number of other restaurants and a couple of bars in this area to explore as it's close to Kyoto University.
Denmaru
28-20 Tanaka Monzenchō
Another decent ramen place. There are also a number of other restaurants and a couple of bars in this area to explore as it's close to Kyoto University.
Solid ramen place with decent Fried Chicken Sets
63-1 Jōdoji Nishidachō
Solid ramen place with decent Fried Chicken Sets
Awesome little Izakaya run by a hunter and made to look like a hunting lodge. Eat wild boar, and edible wild plants in a rustic setting!
Okariba
43-4 Okazaki Higashitennōchō
Awesome little Izakaya run by a hunter and made to look like a hunting lodge. Eat wild boar, and edible wild plants in a rustic setting!
Awesome, stylish little vegetarian restaurant around 10 minutes cycle north of the apartment. The place also occasionally holds music and DJ events of an evening (when it runs as a bar).
natural food Village
Awesome, stylish little vegetarian restaurant around 10 minutes cycle north of the apartment. The place also occasionally holds music and DJ events of an evening (when it runs as a bar).
Tasty Indian restaurant 10 minutes cycle north of the share house listings. Great food, good portions and great service (we got free soup last time we went!)
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AJANTA
515-4 Kyōgokuchō
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Tasty Indian restaurant 10 minutes cycle north of the share house listings. Great food, good portions and great service (we got free soup last time we went!)
Sukiya is a very cheap beef rice-bowl chain restaurant. It's possible to eat here for as cheap as 300 yen!
Sukiya Kitashirakawa
7 Kitashirakawa Kamihatechō
Sukiya is a very cheap beef rice-bowl chain restaurant. It's possible to eat here for as cheap as 300 yen!
Good ramen shop close to the guest house. They have a 1500 yen challenge. Eat their largest ramen in under a certain time and get it for free!
らーめん川藤屋銀閣寺店
Good ramen shop close to the guest house. They have a 1500 yen challenge. Eat their largest ramen in under a certain time and get it for free!
Sometimes it's nice to get a taste of home away from home. KFC. Note the subdued outside exterior, this is by law in Kyoto as loud shop fronts aren't allowed in many areas
Kentucky Fried Chicken Kitashirakawa
Sometimes it's nice to get a taste of home away from home. KFC. Note the subdued outside exterior, this is by law in Kyoto as loud shop fronts aren't allowed in many areas
Very stylish little Chinese (Szechwan) restaurant, good for those who like spicy food! It's very tasty, if a little expensive (one persons sets run from 1600-2200 at dinner time). Very cozy interior!
Rakuda
27-4 Kitashirakawa Senouchichō
Very stylish little Chinese (Szechwan) restaurant, good for those who like spicy food! It's very tasty, if a little expensive (one persons sets run from 1600-2200 at dinner time). Very cozy interior!
Good Ramen Shop. Cheap Gyoza and Fried Chicken sets (790 yen), also very close to the apartment!
ベートーヴェン
Good Ramen Shop. Cheap Gyoza and Fried Chicken sets (790 yen), also very close to the apartment!
Great little Chinese restaurant always filled with Chinese people. Close to bars and the university
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Ryumon
Shichikenchō Higashiyama Ward
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Great little Chinese restaurant always filled with Chinese people. Close to bars and the university
Great for vegetarians! Super tasty falafels and hummus. Meat dishes such as a snitchzel also available.
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Falafel Garden
15-2 Tanaka Kamiyanagichō
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Great for vegetarians! Super tasty falafels and hummus. Meat dishes such as a snitchzel also available.
Great Indian restaurant. Get 3 pieces of tandoori meat, 2 currys, a naan, drink, yoghurt and rice for 1500 yen
RAJU Hakumamben
Great Indian restaurant. Get 3 pieces of tandoori meat, 2 currys, a naan, drink, yoghurt and rice for 1500 yen
The original store for this famous chain ramen restaurant. Beautiful thick soup, and tasty gyoza for less than a 1000 yen
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Tenkaippin Sohon-ten
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The original store for this famous chain ramen restaurant. Beautiful thick soup, and tasty gyoza for less than a 1000 yen
Decent ramen place. Their fried chicken is both large and tasty!
Teppen
100-40 Jōdoji Nishidachō
Decent ramen place. Their fried chicken is both large and tasty!
Good little noodle place just north of the apartment. Set menu (e.g. fried chicken and noodles) for around 1000 yen
ラーメンあかつき
北白川別当町-13 左京区
Good little noodle place just north of the apartment. Set menu (e.g. fried chicken and noodles) for around 1000 yen
A fun restaurant for lunch or dinner. I come here very often. JapanesexWestern food. Excellent portions for the hungry traveler and fairly cheap.
Otabimiyamotochō, 13
A fun restaurant for lunch or dinner. I come here very often. JapanesexWestern food. Excellent portions for the hungry traveler and fairly cheap.
One of the best coffee shops in Kyoto. Even proud Melbourneans will admit that this place makes damn good coffee!
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%Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama
87-5 Hoshinochō
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One of the best coffee shops in Kyoto. Even proud Melbourneans will admit that this place makes damn good coffee!
Cheap meals for locals! They have generous portions and cheap prices.
Marusan Shokudo
21 Yoshidashimoōjichō
Cheap meals for locals! They have generous portions and cheap prices.
Modern Takoyaki restaurant! Try every flavor known to man. Well, close to all.
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タコとケンタロー
1-2 Shōgoin Higashimachi
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Modern Takoyaki restaurant! Try every flavor known to man. Well, close to all.
Lunch bento is very good and cheap!
喫茶キャンディー
Lunch bento is very good and cheap!
Great and central ramen restaurant. Ramen comes in two varieties, without "spicy miso" (Shiro Maru) and with (Aka Maru)
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Ippudo Nishiki-Koji
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Great and central ramen restaurant. Ramen comes in two varieties, without "spicy miso" (Shiro Maru) and with (Aka Maru)
Cool little Thai restaurant with 950 yen lunch sets. Their Massaman curry is excellent!
バーンタイ
Cool little Thai restaurant with 950 yen lunch sets. Their Massaman curry is excellent!
Tasty and cheap chinese restaurant
茶酒房
102 Tanaka Monzenchō
Tasty and cheap chinese restaurant
Decent cafe. The hamburg is very good.
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Kurari Shokubo
115 Jōdoji Nishidachō
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Decent cafe. The hamburg is very good.

Essentials

24 Hour Supermarket for all your daily needs. Milk, bread, cereal or anything else you might need while staying here!
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Fresco Marutamachi
223 Tamauechō
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24 Hour Supermarket for all your daily needs. Milk, bread, cereal or anything else you might need while staying here!
Great little bakery just south of the apartment. Excellent croissants!
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ブルーデル
397-2 Bishamonchō
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Great little bakery just south of the apartment. Excellent croissants!
24 hour convenience store for all your daily needs!
7-Eleven Kyoto-Karasuma-Marutamachinishi
328 Imakusuriyachō
24 hour convenience store for all your daily needs!

Everything Else

If you are feeling brave, why don't you try a traditional local neighbourhood bathhouse (sento)? A good 20 minutes walk from the apartment, but close to Nijo castle. Bathing is naked only.
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Ryugu Onsen
1054 Shuzeichō
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If you are feeling brave, why don't you try a traditional local neighbourhood bathhouse (sento)? A good 20 minutes walk from the apartment, but close to Nijo castle. Bathing is naked only.
If you are feeling brave, why don't you try a traditional local neighbourhood bathhouse (sento)? A good 20 minutes walk from the apartment, but close to Nijo castle. Bathing is naked only.
笠乃湯
If you are feeling brave, why don't you try a traditional local neighbourhood bathhouse (sento)? A good 20 minutes walk from the apartment, but close to Nijo castle. Bathing is naked only.
A buffet of amazing kyoto-local vegetables; it’s so good and you can try tons of stuff too.
Ōgisakayachō, 東洞院通綾小路下る−274
A buffet of amazing kyoto-local vegetables; it’s so good and you can try tons of stuff too.
Great place to buy your wacky gifts from Japan. Part of the AEON mall complex, which has plenty of other shops. Books, music, toys and plenty more! http://www.village-v.co.jp
Village Vanguard AEON Mall KYOTO
Great place to buy your wacky gifts from Japan. Part of the AEON mall complex, which has plenty of other shops. Books, music, toys and plenty more! http://www.village-v.co.jp
24 hour supermarket close to the share house listings
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Fresco Shirakawa
97-1 Jōdoji Shimobanbachō
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24 hour supermarket close to the share house listings
Tasty ramen place with a quite fishy stock halfway between tsukemen and normal ramen. Very filling set menus and a picture menu for easy ordering
Shinasoba Yoshidaya
2-7 Kitashirakawa Oiwakechō
Tasty ramen place with a quite fishy stock halfway between tsukemen and normal ramen. Very filling set menus and a picture menu for easy ordering

Sightseeing

The former imperial palace of Japan. Walk through the fantastic gardens that surround the palace or take a tour of the actual palace itself http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/guide/kyoto.html
宮内庁京都事務所
The former imperial palace of Japan. Walk through the fantastic gardens that surround the palace or take a tour of the actual palace itself http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/guide/kyoto.html
Guests consistently rank this as one of the more entertaining spots during their time here. A bustling, covered market selling all kinds of traditional produce from the Kyoto region and beyond.
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니시키 시장 상점가
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo Ward
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Guests consistently rank this as one of the more entertaining spots during their time here. A bustling, covered market selling all kinds of traditional produce from the Kyoto region and beyond.
A complex of temples and shrines on a hill, with traditional style streets and neighbourhoods around its base. Get a real taste of Kyoto and a vista overlooking the whole city. Beautiful in Fall.
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기요미즈데라
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A complex of temples and shrines on a hill, with traditional style streets and neighbourhoods around its base. Get a real taste of Kyoto and a vista overlooking the whole city. Beautiful in Fall.
A "super-sento". Sentos are public baths where you bathe communally with others. Super-sentos offer more variety and choice. This one has outside baths, saunas and cool-pools to relax after a hard day
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하나노 유
15-3 Mibumatsubarachō
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A "super-sento". Sentos are public baths where you bathe communally with others. Super-sentos offer more variety and choice. This one has outside baths, saunas and cool-pools to relax after a hard day
Great onsen resort next to Lake Biwako. A bit of a trek from Kyoto but definitely worth it! No reservation required but no English page unfortunately: http://www.agaryanse.co.jp/index.html
あがりゃんせ
3-chōme-9-5 Nōka
Great onsen resort next to Lake Biwako. A bit of a trek from Kyoto but definitely worth it! No reservation required but no English page unfortunately: http://www.agaryanse.co.jp/index.html
Another great onsen resort. This one has private baths for 2000 yen for one hour. http://www.yumotokan.co.jp/world/english/spa/
湯元舘
2-chōme-30-7 Nōka
Another great onsen resort. This one has private baths for 2000 yen for one hour. http://www.yumotokan.co.jp/world/english/spa/
One of Japan's top beautiful shrines, with an impressive and large red torii (gate): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heian_Shrine
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헤이안신궁
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo Ward
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One of Japan's top beautiful shrines, with an impressive and large red torii (gate): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heian_Shrine
Great little neighbourhood bath-house open from 3pm until about 11pm. Bring your own shampoo, towel and shower gel!
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Ginsui-yu
122-1 Jōdoji Shimominamidachō
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Great little neighbourhood bath-house open from 3pm until about 11pm. Bring your own shampoo, towel and shower gel!
A nearby shrine which is apparently the inspiration for a number of Japanese spooky stories for children!
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요시다 신사
吉田神楽岡町-30 左京区
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A nearby shrine which is apparently the inspiration for a number of Japanese spooky stories for children!
Shrine in the delta where the Kamogawa River and the Takano River meet. Towards the end of July there is a "cleansing" event, where people take shoes off and they pass river water through the temple.
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시모가모 신사
下鴨泉川町-59 左京区
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Shrine in the delta where the Kamogawa River and the Takano River meet. Towards the end of July there is a "cleansing" event, where people take shoes off and they pass river water through the temple.
Bike rental place for those staying at the share house. Owner speaks a little English and they have electric bikes too.
BBハウス・マルニ
Bike rental place for those staying at the share house. Owner speaks a little English and they have electric bikes too.
Stunning temple complex right on the doorstep of the share house listings. Full of atmosphere daytime and night, a perfect place to take a bento and have lunch. High up too for a view of the city.
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신슈고쿠라쿠지(진뉴도) 사원
82 Jōdoji Shinnyochō
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Stunning temple complex right on the doorstep of the share house listings. Full of atmosphere daytime and night, a perfect place to take a bento and have lunch. High up too for a view of the city.
The Philosopher's Walk is a pedestrian path that follows a cherry-tree-lined canal in Kyoto, with many cafes and restaurants nearby. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosopher's_Walk
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테츠가쿠노미치 도로
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The Philosopher's Walk is a pedestrian path that follows a cherry-tree-lined canal in Kyoto, with many cafes and restaurants nearby. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosopher's_Walk
It is a nice local bath house to visit after a long day of sightseeing Kyoto!
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Heian-yu
Yoshidashimoojicho-22 Sakyo Ward
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It is a nice local bath house to visit after a long day of sightseeing Kyoto!
Little neighbourhood public bath not far from Shimogamo Temple!
Shinonome-yu
20 Tanaka Satonomaechō
Little neighbourhood public bath not far from Shimogamo Temple!

Drinks & Nightlife

Super cool little cafe in a traditional neighbourhood. Excellent mediterranean cuisine - hummus, pork chops and awesome mini-pizzas.
169-1 Shōshinjichō
Super cool little cafe in a traditional neighbourhood. Excellent mediterranean cuisine - hummus, pork chops and awesome mini-pizzas.
Great atmosphere and cheap. Japanese style Spanish bar, caraffes of Sangria, excellent Ajillo amongst other tapas. Very reasonably priced too.
BARMAR四条烏丸店
Naginatabokochō Shimogyo Ward
Great atmosphere and cheap. Japanese style Spanish bar, caraffes of Sangria, excellent Ajillo amongst other tapas. Very reasonably priced too.
Cheap drinks, friendly staff, free karaoke and plenty of locals coming in and out through the night make this a great place to spend a few hours on a weekend night
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MILAN’S−BAR
Yamazakichō Nakagyo Ward
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Cheap drinks, friendly staff, free karaoke and plenty of locals coming in and out through the night make this a great place to spend a few hours on a weekend night
ROCK on at Ing Rock bar. Friendly owner and cheap drinks in a somewhat grungy room, with a great kebab shop just outside make this a foreign friendly and fun night out.
Ing
ROCK on at Ing Rock bar. Friendly owner and cheap drinks in a somewhat grungy room, with a great kebab shop just outside make this a foreign friendly and fun night out.
If you need a taste of home away from home. An almost British Pub British Pub. Serve pints, and finger food (Fish and chips, spring rolls, lamb kebabs e.t.c.)
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HUB Shijo-Karasuma
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If you need a taste of home away from home. An almost British Pub British Pub. Serve pints, and finger food (Fish and chips, spring rolls, lamb kebabs e.t.c.)
Great bar and club in Kiyamachi drinking area with free Karaoke, a decent weekend crowd and some great food. Decent priced drinks and a good mix of locals and travellers.
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barcode
Kamiyachō Nakagyo Ward
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Great bar and club in Kiyamachi drinking area with free Karaoke, a decent weekend crowd and some great food. Decent priced drinks and a good mix of locals and travellers.
Great craft beer bar with beers from around Japan and further afield. Very friendly crowd. Great food too, though expect to pay 5000 yen for a few drinks and plates of food.
Kashiwayachō, 388
Great craft beer bar with beers from around Japan and further afield. Very friendly crowd. Great food too, though expect to pay 5000 yen for a few drinks and plates of food.

Arts & Culture

Fantastic cooking school run by my friend Yamamoto-san. Learn to cook traditional Japanese food in a traditional Kyoto Machiya with a beautiful modern, refurbished kitchen. http://www.cooking-sun.com/
Cooking Sun Machiya Studio
679 Funayachō
Fantastic cooking school run by my friend Yamamoto-san. Learn to cook traditional Japanese food in a traditional Kyoto Machiya with a beautiful modern, refurbished kitchen. http://www.cooking-sun.com/

Shopping

Great place to buy your wacky gifts from Japan. A variety store with everything you can think of from books, to toys, to music and everything else. The Kyoto Sanjo branch. http://www.village-v.co.jp
Virejjivangado-kyoto Sanjo
Great place to buy your wacky gifts from Japan. A variety store with everything you can think of from books, to toys, to music and everything else. The Kyoto Sanjo branch. http://www.village-v.co.jp
Great little shops for lunchtime. Sells handmade "onigiri" (rice balls), yakisoba sets. Staff are very friendly and there is an English menu too!
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まんぷくおにぎり米都 北白川本店
31-3 Shishigatani Nishiteranomaechō
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Great little shops for lunchtime. Sells handmade "onigiri" (rice balls), yakisoba sets. Staff are very friendly and there is an English menu too!