Sightseeing
Nijo Castle
541 Nijōjōchō Nijo castle.
Kyoto Gosho-Royal Palace. The outer area of the place is a lovely area to walk around and is open to the public. There are many trees and flowers. Wear good walking shoes!
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Isigodlo saseKyoto Imperial Palace
3 Kyōtogyoen Kyoto Gosho-Royal Palace. The outer area of the place is a lovely area to walk around and is open to the public. There are many trees and flowers. Wear good walking shoes!
Nishi Honganji. World heritage site. A 15 minute walk.
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Ithempulethi le-Nishihongwan-ji
本願寺門前町 下京区Nishi Honganji. World heritage site. A 15 minute walk.
Beautiful timber temple with an amazing view from the deck over Kyoto city. It is a wonderful experience to walk up the small streets on the way up to Kiyomizudera. It is usually very busy in autumn and in spring.
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Kiyomizu-dera
Beautiful timber temple with an amazing view from the deck over Kyoto city. It is a wonderful experience to walk up the small streets on the way up to Kiyomizudera. It is usually very busy in autumn and in spring.
I-Kyoto Tower
721-1 HigashishiokōjichōIt has a nice view of Kyoto city from the top viewing area.
Sagatenryuji Kurumamichicho
Yojiya Cafe
2-13 Sagatenryūji TateishichōEssentials
Fresco Omiya
Shijōōmiyachō Shimogyo WardGourmet City Shijo Omiya
73-1 MibukayōgoshochōOpen 24 hours, Good prepared food-Obento
7-Eleven Shijo-Omiya
124-2 Nishikiōmiyachō Seven Eleven convenience store.
Getting Around
Omiya Station
Shijōōmiyachō Shimogyo WardHankyu line. This line takes you to Osaka directly.
JR Tambaguchi train station. A 5 minute walk. One stop to Kyoto station.
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Tambaguchi Station
Chūdōji Minamimachi Shimogyo WardJR Tambaguchi train station. A 5 minute walk. One stop to Kyoto station.
Randen line. This will take you to some of the best sightseeing spots in Kyoto: Saga-Arashiyama (bamboo forest), Ninna-ji temple, Ryoan-ji garden (famous rock garden) and the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji temple).
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Shijō-Ōmiya Station
Shijōōmiyachō Shimogyo WardRanden line. This will take you to some of the best sightseeing spots in Kyoto: Saga-Arashiyama (bamboo forest), Ninna-ji temple, Ryoan-ji garden (famous rock garden) and the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji temple).
JR Kyoto station. This is a major station for trains & buses.
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Kyoto Station
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo WardJR Kyoto station. This is a major station for trains & buses.
Food Scene
Sanjo Arcade covered shopping street. There are bakeries, cafes, restaurants and many other specialty stores. A 15 minute walk.
Sanjo-kai Shōtengai
Mibushujakucho Nakagyo WardSanjo Arcade covered shopping street. There are bakeries, cafes, restaurants and many other specialty stores. A 15 minute walk.
Tully's Coffee. Cafe mocha is my favourite! Very convenient location and great service. A 5 minute walk.
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Tully's Coffee Shijō Omiya
四条通大宮東入立中町-495 Shimogyo Ward Tully's Coffee. Cafe mocha is my favourite! Very convenient location and great service. A 5 minute walk.
Nishiki food market. Great range of Japanese food. Always a bustling place!
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Isifunda sase-Nishiki Market Shopping
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardNishiki food market. Great range of Japanese food. Always a bustling place!
Best coffee in town! Real espresso style. Great value lunch sets with coffee. Contemporary Japanese modern interior. A 30 minute walk.
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Sentido
445 SasayachōBest coffee in town! Real espresso style. Great value lunch sets with coffee. Contemporary Japanese modern interior. A 30 minute walk.
Thai Kitchen Pakuchi. Authentic Thai restaurant. Fantastic value lunches and lovely service. Closest restaurant is located near Shijo Karasuma - a 20 minute walk.
Thai Kitchen Pacuchi
河原町通丸太町上る-374 MasuyachōThai Kitchen Pakuchi. Authentic Thai restaurant. Fantastic value lunches and lovely service. Closest restaurant is located near Shijo Karasuma - a 20 minute walk.
Maruki bakery. Nice sandwiches, croissants and other baked goods at fantastic prices! A 2 minute walk.
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Maruki Bakery
北門前町-740 松原通猪熊西入Maruki bakery. Nice sandwiches, croissants and other baked goods at fantastic prices! A 2 minute walk.
Gyoza no Osho. The first Osho in Japan! Famous for ramen, gyoza and a variety of Chinese style food. Great value. 5 minute walk.
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Gyoza no Ohsho Shijo Omiya
116-2 NishikiōmiyachōGyoza no Osho. The first Osho in Japan! Famous for ramen, gyoza and a variety of Chinese style food. Great value. 5 minute walk.
Maruni cafe. Nice cafe in building for artists and craftspeople. Great place for lunch. A 10 minute walk.
Marni Atelier Cafe
Zaimokuchō Shimogyo WardMaruni cafe. Nice cafe in building for artists and craftspeople. Great place for lunch. A 10 minute walk.
キートス
33-5 MibubōjōchōFinnish bakery!
Kasugai
五条通大宮西入-435-3 ShimogojōchōFreshly made Udon on site! Beautiful Tempura as well!
Usuya
58 KamikawarachōUsuya- Japanese restaurant. Just beautiful food!
Very nice ambience & sushi. You need to book this restaurant in advance.
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AWOMB 烏丸本店
189 UbayanagichōVery nice ambience & sushi. You need to book this restaurant in advance.
さらさ 焼き菓子工房
309 OntomochōVery nice Machiya cafe with non-smoking establishment.
iroiro
327-2 TenjinmaechōNice cafe with relaxed atmosphere.
むすび食堂
223 SugiebisuchōThey provide very healthy food in renovated Machiya house.
13 courses of surprising dishes. Great value & non-smoking establishment with Machiya house. Booking is recommended.
創作料理とおすし希味
13 courses of surprising dishes. Great value & non-smoking establishment with Machiya house. Booking is recommended.
Shopping
Daimaru Department Store. A great food court. A 20 minute walk.
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Daimaru Kyoto
立売西町-79 下京区Daimaru Department Store. A great food court. A 20 minute walk.
Tokyu Hands Department Store. Great variety of products. A 2o minute walk.
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Tokyu Hands Kyoto
Naginatabokochō Shimogyo WardTokyu Hands Department Store. Great variety of products. A 2o minute walk.
Takashimaya. Iconic Japanese department store. Good quality products and wide range.
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LOEWE Takashimaya Kyoto Store
52 ShinchōTakashimaya. Iconic Japanese department store. Good quality products and wide range.
Department Store. Shopping. A boutique department store with lovely products. A 20 minute walk.
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Laque, Shijokarasuma
Kankobokochō Shimogyo WardDepartment Store. Shopping. A boutique department store with lovely products. A 20 minute walk.
Shopping. Homewares store ACTUS, a beautiful Japanese incense store called Lisn (definitely worth visiting), amongst others. A 20 minute walk.
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Cocon Karasuma
Suiginyachō Shimogyo WardShopping. Homewares store ACTUS, a beautiful Japanese incense store called Lisn (definitely worth visiting), amongst others. A 20 minute walk.
Kawakatsu pickles. A traditional Japanese pickle shop established in 1917. Lovely store and products.
Kawakatsu
394 KamigojōchōKawakatsu pickles. A traditional Japanese pickle shop established in 1917. Lovely store and products.
Drinks & Nightlife
Standing izakaya-pub. Standing room only! No seating. Very popular with locals and crowded all the time!
Shomin
Standing izakaya-pub. Standing room only! No seating. Very popular with locals and crowded all the time!
Bungalow
15 KashiwayachōNice atmosphere! Food and drinks served. 10 minute walk.
Arts & Culture
Netsuke museum. An extensive netsuke collection (old and new) housed in a wonderful Japanese building.
Kyoto Seishu Netsuke Art Museum
46-1 MibukayōgoshochōNetsuke museum. An extensive netsuke collection (old and new) housed in a wonderful Japanese building.
A beautiful temple with a famous 5 storey pagoda. On the 21st of the month there is a large flea market on the temple grounds. Always worth a visit!
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Toji
KujōchōA beautiful temple with a famous 5 storey pagoda. On the 21st of the month there is a large flea market on the temple grounds. Always worth a visit!
This shrine is not only architecturally beautiful, but also it is well known for a beautiful plum blossom grove. There is also a large flea market on the 25th of the month.
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Ishayina le-Kitano-temmangu
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardThis shrine is not only architecturally beautiful, but also it is well known for a beautiful plum blossom grove. There is also a large flea market on the 25th of the month.