Guidebook for Kyoto
Food Scene
375 Higomachi
Delicious Japanese udon/noodle shop~
Sightseeing
511 Higashiyanagichō
Pretty old temple by the river~
You can ride the boat along the river, it's popular especially when the sakura trees along the riverbank bloom in April. About ¥1000 per person
563-3 Higashiyanagichō
You can ride the boat along the river, it's popular especially when the sakura trees along the riverbank bloom in April. About ¥1000 per person
Momoyamacho Nagaikyutaro
Nice natural surrounding & magnificent old architecture
45 Momoyamachō Ōkura
Gigantic old castles from the old times
4 Takajōchō
Drink the water from this temple, and you will get rich!
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō
Most popular shrine voted by foreigners
Arts & Culture
Famous Japanese sake maker since old time, the area is now a historical site, 竜馬/Ryoma also stayed in a hostel nearby.
247 Minamihamachō
Famous Japanese sake maker since old time, the area is now a historical site, 竜馬/Ryoma also stayed in a hostel nearby.
Classic Japanese sake factory since old time, featured in countless movies, dramas & paintings
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Classic Japanese sake factory since old time, featured in countless movies, dramas & paintings
Essentials
Dacs
Yokomichi-87-1 HirakawaShopping, food, medicine, all sorts & ATM
322-3 Nishiōtechō
You might be able to withdraw cash on their ATMs from your visa cards
Kyoto Nishiotesuji Post Office
331-29 Suhōchōpost office
Getting Around
Bicycle rental shop, about 15 mins walk from the house or 3 mins by No.81 bus, at the back of train station Chushojima/中書島
664-2 Higashihamaminamichō
Bicycle rental shop, about 15 mins walk from the house or 3 mins by No.81 bus, at the back of train station Chushojima/中書島