Guidebook for Kyōto-shi
Sightseeing
UNESCO World Heritage site. Also, known as Hongwanji, it is the collective name of the largest school of Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism. As you walk, take note of the symbols and drawings carved into the wooden flooring at the main hall. Look up at the ceiling structure as well. The architecture is very detailed and intricate.
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西本願寺
本願寺門前町 下京区UNESCO World Heritage site. Also, known as Hongwanji, it is the collective name of the largest school of Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism. As you walk, take note of the symbols and drawings carved into the wooden flooring at the main hall. Look up at the ceiling structure as well. The architecture is very detailed and intricate.
Walk over to The Costume Museum next door from the Nishi-Honganji Temple. Step back into the world of Japanese nobility and learn about the story of Genji and the Spring Palace.
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Costume Museum
Hanayachō Shimogyo WardWalk over to The Costume Museum next door from the Nishi-Honganji Temple. Step back into the world of Japanese nobility and learn about the story of Genji and the Spring Palace.
A majestic Buddhist Temple and a sister temple to the more famous and UNESCO listed Nishi Honganji Temple.
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西本愿寺
常葉町 下京区A majestic Buddhist Temple and a sister temple to the more famous and UNESCO listed Nishi Honganji Temple.
UNESCO World Heritage listed. Breathtaking grounds. Two markets held here each month:
Mieku (Kobo-ichi market), 21st every month
Garakuta-ichi antique market, first Sunday every month.
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教王护国寺
KujōchōUNESCO World Heritage listed. Breathtaking grounds. Two markets held here each month:
Mieku (Kobo-ichi market), 21st every month
Garakuta-ichi antique market, first Sunday every month.
Arts & Culture
Features a roundhouse and a turntable for steam locomotives, and the old Nijo Station building, which was known as the oldest wooden depot in service in Japan. There will be 53 locomotives and train cars on exhibit.
Opens 10am- 5:30pm daily, except Wednesdays and during the New Year’s holidays.
Admission fees:
¥1,200 (adult),
¥1,000 (high school/university students)
¥500 (younger students) and
¥100 (preschoolers/3 or older)
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梅小路蒸汽机车博物馆
Kankijicho Shimogyo WardFeatures a roundhouse and a turntable for steam locomotives, and the old Nijo Station building, which was known as the oldest wooden depot in service in Japan. There will be 53 locomotives and train cars on exhibit.
Opens 10am- 5:30pm daily, except Wednesdays and during the New Year’s holidays.
Admission fees:
¥1,200 (adult),
¥1,000 (high school/university students)
¥500 (younger students) and
¥100 (preschoolers/3 or older)
Sumiya Motenashi is the only existing ageya in Kyoto, designated as an Important Cultural Property. Located in a former red-light district known as Shimabara, Sumiya is now a museum.
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Sumiya Motenashi Cultural and Art Museum
西新屋敷揚屋町-32 下京区Sumiya Motenashi is the only existing ageya in Kyoto, designated as an Important Cultural Property. Located in a former red-light district known as Shimabara, Sumiya is now a museum.
Entertainment & Activities
Large park, beautiful plants and flowering trees. A very pleasant, picnic atmosphere. There are train carriages converted into restaurants. Sometimes, food festival events are held at the grounds. Good for a stroll and to wind down a little. Next to Kyoto Aquarium.
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Umekoji Park
56-3 KankijichōLarge park, beautiful plants and flowering trees. A very pleasant, picnic atmosphere. There are train carriages converted into restaurants. Sometimes, food festival events are held at the grounds. Good for a stroll and to wind down a little. Next to Kyoto Aquarium.
9 areas to explore!
River Zone,
Sea Animal Zone,
Dolphin Zone,
Penguin Zone,
Main Pool,
Ocean Zone,
Country Zone, and
Nature Zones.
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京都水族馆
35-1 Kankijichō9 areas to explore!
River Zone,
Sea Animal Zone,
Dolphin Zone,
Penguin Zone,
Main Pool,
Ocean Zone,
Country Zone, and
Nature Zones.
Onsen just (5 min walk). Also, offers kaiseki meals. Please refer to their website for details.
128 Nishishinyashiki Kaminochō
www.yunoyadosyouei.jp
128 Nishishinyashiki Kaminochō
Onsen just (5 min walk). Also, offers kaiseki meals. Please refer to their website for details.
128 Nishishinyashiki Kaminochō
www.yunoyadosyouei.jp
Food Scene
All you can eat buffet from 880 yen for lunch. Mainly local produce, farm-fresh vegetables. Dinner 1350 yen. http://nasukamo.net/
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都野菜 賀茂 京都駅前店
Kizuyachō Shimogyo WardAll you can eat buffet from 880 yen for lunch. Mainly local produce, farm-fresh vegetables. Dinner 1350 yen. http://nasukamo.net/
Nice ramen just across that street. Starting from 700 yen. Order your noodle from the ticketing machine once you enter the shop.
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ラーメン ゆう
582 HanabatachōNice ramen just across that street. Starting from 700 yen. Order your noodle from the ticketing machine once you enter the shop.
Wata-sa's fried noodle store. He lived in Australia for 15 years. Remember to try his Fried Dumpling too. Purchase your tickets at the front. If in doubt check with Wata-san. Beer is available there too. He's really friendly. Additional seating space upstairs too.
Sofuren
Daikuchō Shimogyo WardWata-sa's fried noodle store. He lived in Australia for 15 years. Remember to try his Fried Dumpling too. Purchase your tickets at the front. If in doubt check with Wata-san. Beer is available there too. He's really friendly. Additional seating space upstairs too.
Yakiniku Seven, 11 Nishishichijō Kitanishinochō Japanese style BBQ serving up delicious wagyu beef, pork and chicken! Beer is also available. Good ambience and lovely service here.
11 Nishishichijō Kitanishinochō
Yakiniku Seven, 11 Nishishichijō Kitanishinochō Japanese style BBQ serving up delicious wagyu beef, pork and chicken! Beer is also available. Good ambience and lovely service here.
Free tuna auction starts 5.30am. Great variety of seafood. Green grocers, pickled tsukemono, sweets, sushi, kitchenware vendors in the outbuildings next to market. Little restaurants, boutique Bakery, Lacquerware, chopsticks etc. Open mornings. Amazing variety of fish, crabs, shellfish, grocery, shopping and eating here! Not to be missed.
京都市中央卸売市場水産棟鮮魚部
Sujakubunkicho Shimogyo WardFree tuna auction starts 5.30am. Great variety of seafood. Green grocers, pickled tsukemono, sweets, sushi, kitchenware vendors in the outbuildings next to market. Little restaurants, boutique Bakery, Lacquerware, chopsticks etc. Open mornings. Amazing variety of fish, crabs, shellfish, grocery, shopping and eating here! Not to be missed.
拳ラーメン
1-16 Sujakushōkaichō拳ラーメン. Popular ramen. Hip tavern style decor. Nice ambience.
80 Sujakubunkichō
Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurant. Sushi train here.
34-15 Sujakushōkaichō
Asahi. Teppanyaki Restaurant. Another hidden gem of the locals.
宮武, Miyatake. Highly rated izakaya (a Japanese tavern with little tapas-sized dishes on the menu to go with beer). Great little hidden gem. for a special meal. Also, open for lunch.
Nishishinyashiki Shimonochō, ６−５
宮武, Miyatake. Highly rated izakaya (a Japanese tavern with little tapas-sized dishes on the menu to go with beer). Great little hidden gem. for a special meal. Also, open for lunch.
Essentials
1-16 Sujakushōkaichō
Small fresh grocer selling veggies.
1-16 Sujakushōkaichō
Quiet supermarket, no need to jostle with a crowd.
49-1 Nishishichijō Kitakinutachō
49-1 Nishishichijō Kitakinutachō
Quiet supermarket, no need to jostle with a crowd.
49-1 Nishishichijō Kitakinutachō
35 Ebisunobanbachō. Beautifully marbled cuts of beef and pork at reasonable prices. Crispy meat croquettes available for takeaway and quick snack.
Open: 9:00 - 18:15.
35 Ebisubabachō
35 Ebisunobanbachō. Beautifully marbled cuts of beef and pork at reasonable prices. Crispy meat croquettes available for takeaway and quick snack.
Open: 9:00 - 18:15.
Getting Around
Take the JR Sanin line here to go to Arashiyama, bamboo grove and Tenryu-ji Temple, a 24-min train ride away. Do try to spend at least a day here in West Kyoto. Visit the monkey mountain, Iwatayama, stroll along the riverside, take a slow boat ride. Eat at the many restaurants peppering along the river and inland. Go on a temple discovery walk.
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Tambaguchi Station
Chūdōji Minamimachi Shimogyo WardTake the JR Sanin line here to go to Arashiyama, bamboo grove and Tenryu-ji Temple, a 24-min train ride away. Do try to spend at least a day here in West Kyoto. Visit the monkey mountain, Iwatayama, stroll along the riverside, take a slow boat ride. Eat at the many restaurants peppering along the river and inland. Go on a temple discovery walk.
PASSIONE
Mongakuchō Shimogyo WardＰＡＳＳＩＯＮＥ. Bicycle rental with a friendly owner who speaks English.
Kyoto Cycling Tour Project. Great tours, great reviews, great fun! Visit website for more: http://www.kctp.net/en/
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Kyoto Cycling Tour Project (Kyoto Station Cycle Terminal)
552-13 HigashiaburanokōjichōKyoto Cycling Tour Project. Great tours, great reviews, great fun! Visit website for more: http://www.kctp.net/en/
Shopping
Kobo Ichi Flea Market
On the 21st of every month, "Kobo-ichi", one of the largest flea markets in Kyoto, is held inside the grounds of To-ji Temple. Enjoy a whole day here as you find a lot of antiques, second-hand clothes and bric-a-brac. It is a very lively market where you can spend time looking around as there's so much to see with more than 1,000 stalls!
Don't have to worry about going hungry since there are many food stalls selling takoyaki and yakisoba. Shops start as early as 5 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon.
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1 Kujōchō
Kobo Ichi Flea Market
On the 21st of every month, "Kobo-ichi", one of the largest flea markets in Kyoto, is held inside the grounds of To-ji Temple. Enjoy a whole day here as you find a lot of antiques, second-hand clothes and bric-a-brac. It is a very lively market where you can spend time looking around as there's so much to see with more than 1,000 stalls!
Don't have to worry about going hungry since there are many food stalls selling takoyaki and yakisoba. Shops start as early as 5 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon.