Guidebook for Kyōto-shi
Sightseeing
Kasteel Nijo
541 NijōjōchōNijo jo castle
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
Imperial palace
Arashiyama Station
Arashiyama Higashiichikawachō Nishikyo WardArashiyama
金閣寺バス駐車場
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Nishi Honganji (西本願寺) and Higashi Honganji (東本願寺) are two large temples in the center of Kyoto.
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Nishihongwan-ji-tempel
本願寺門前町 下京区Nishi Honganji (西本願寺) and Higashi Honganji (東本願寺) are two large temples in the center of Kyoto.
Kyoto Aquarium (京都水族館, Kyōto Suizokukan) is modern and nicely designed, but small compared to Japan's best aquariums.
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Kyoto Aquarium
35-1 KankijichōKyoto Aquarium (京都水族館, Kyōto Suizokukan) is modern and nicely designed, but small compared to Japan's best aquariums.
Standing 131 meters tall just across Kyoto Station, Kyoto Tower (京都タワー)
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Kyoto Tower
721-1 HigashishiokōjichōStanding 131 meters tall just across Kyoto Station, Kyoto Tower (京都タワー)
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.
Pontocho (先斗町, Pontochō) is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas. It is a narrow alley running from Shijo-dori to Sanjo-dori,
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Shinpontocho
Pontocho (先斗町, Pontochō) is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas. It is a narrow alley running from Shijo-dori to Sanjo-dori,
Kiyomizudera (清水寺, literally "Pure Water Temple") is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan.
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Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizudera (清水寺, literally "Pure Water Temple") is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan.
Ginkakuji (銀閣寺, Silver Pavilion) is a Zen temple along Kyoto's eastern mountains (Higashiyama). In 1482, shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa built his retirement villa on the grounds of today's temple,
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Jōdoji Nishidachō Sakyo WardGinkakuji (銀閣寺, Silver Pavilion) is a Zen temple along Kyoto's eastern mountains (Higashiyama). In 1482, shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa built his retirement villa on the grounds of today's temple,
Opened in 1897, the Kyoto National Museum (京都国立博物館, Kyōto Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan) is one of Japan's oldest and most distinguished museums.
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Nationaal museum van Kyoto
527 ChayachōOpened in 1897, the Kyoto National Museum (京都国立博物館, Kyōto Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan) is one of Japan's oldest and most distinguished museums.
Sanjusangendo (三十三間堂, Sanjūsangendō) is the popular name for Rengeo-in, a temple in eastern Kyoto which is famous for its 1001 statues of Kannon
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Sanjūsangen-dō
657 SanjūsangendōmawariSanjusangendo (三十三間堂, Sanjūsangendō) is the popular name for Rengeo-in, a temple in eastern Kyoto which is famous for its 1001 statues of Kannon
Nanzenji Temple (南禅寺), whose spacious grounds are located at the base of Kyoto's forested Higashiyama mountains, is one of the most important Zen temples in all of Japan.
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Nanzen-ji-tempel
南禅寺福地町-86 左京区Nanzenji Temple (南禅寺), whose spacious grounds are located at the base of Kyoto's forested Higashiyama mountains, is one of the most important Zen temples in all of Japan.
Gion (祇園) is Kyoto's most famous geisha district, located around Shijo Avenue between Yasaka Shrine in the east and the Kamo River in the west.
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Gionmachi Minamigawa
Gion (祇園) is Kyoto's most famous geisha district, located around Shijo Avenue between Yasaka Shrine in the east and the Kamo River in the west.
The Philosopher's Path (哲学の道, Tetsugaku no michi) is a pleasant stone path through the northern part of Kyoto's Higashiyama district.
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The Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no michi)
Jōdoji Ishibashichō Sakyo WardThe Philosopher's Path (哲学の道, Tetsugaku no michi) is a pleasant stone path through the northern part of Kyoto's Higashiyama district.
Maruyama Park (円山公園, Maruyama Kōen) is a public park next to Yasaka Shrine in the Higashiyama District.
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Maruyama Park
Maruyamachō Higashiyama WardMaruyama Park (円山公園, Maruyama Kōen) is a public park next to Yasaka Shrine in the Higashiyama District.
Food Scene
銀閣寺 貝
浄土寺西田町-5 左京区Ginkakuji
Tan Tan Noodle Shop Tan Tan
890 KoyamachōGreat Rahmen restaurant
しっぽり屋
190-1 TawarayachōJapanese Style Izakaya restaurant. You can feel Japanese food.
Menbaka Fire Ramen
757-2 MinamiiseyachōRa-men restaurant. It is close to my apartment.
中華そばの店ちいふ
押小路通小川西入-371 FurushirochōRa-men restaurant.
This is Really Good Ra-men around here.
Miyoshi
8-13 MibushujakuchōYakiniku (Korean BBQ) restaurant.
Ippudo Ramen is our favorite ramen joint in all of Kyoto. The soup and noodles are sublime and the accompanying dumplings crispy and delicious.
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Ippudo Nishiki-Koji
Ippudo Ramen is our favorite ramen joint in all of Kyoto. The soup and noodles are sublime and the accompanying dumplings crispy and delicious.
A vast downtown sushi specialist, Ganko Sushi is one of the most approachable and reasonably priced sushi places in Kyoto.
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こがんこ 三条店
A vast downtown sushi specialist, Ganko Sushi is one of the most approachable and reasonably priced sushi places in Kyoto.
Ragtime
950-1 Shuzeichōcafe
CURRY & BAR 240
863-25 Jurakuchōcafe
Saiya
中務町 上京区cafe bar
Shopping
Kawaramachi Station
Otabichō Shimogyo WardPlace for shopping, Kawaramachi
This is a big shopping mall,
where there is theater as well.
You can buy everything.
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BiVi Nijo
107 Nishinokyō ToganoochōThis is a big shopping mall,
where there is theater as well.
You can buy everything.
Nishiki Market (錦市場, Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants.
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Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardNishiki Market (錦市場, Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants.
Takashiyama – Downtown Kyoto
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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.
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Takashimaya Kyoto Store
真町-52 下京区Takashiyama – Downtown Kyoto
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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.
Daimaru is one of Kyoto’s two largest and most opulent department stores, with everything from elite international brands to one of the best food floors in all of Japan
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Daimaru Kyoto
立売西町-79 下京区Daimaru is one of Kyoto’s two largest and most opulent department stores, with everything from elite international brands to one of the best food floors in all of Japan
Arts & Culture
Just a quick update – finally got around to seeing The Hobbit, and had to shell out a nice chunk of change to see it in 3D – and in Japan. The total was 2200円
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TOHO Cinemas Nijo
107 Nishinokyō ToganoochōJust a quick update – finally got around to seeing The Hobbit, and had to shell out a nice chunk of change to see it in 3D – and in Japan. The total was 2200円
Essentials
Life Nijo Station
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