Guidebook for 京都市
Food Scene
Okonomiyaki Yoshino
Kamiikedachō Higashiyama WardFamous Japanese restaurant
It is a store that offers different kinds of Curry Rice. Curry is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. It is the most commonly referred to simply as "curry". A wide variety of vegetables and meats are used to make Japanese curry. The basic vegetables are onions, carrots, and potatoes. For the meat, beef, pork, and chicken are the most popular. Aside from curry rice, you can also try their salads with different choices of drinks.
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CoCo Ichibanya Keihan Shichijo
566 NishinomonchōIt is a store that offers different kinds of Curry Rice. Curry is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. It is the most commonly referred to simply as "curry". A wide variety of vegetables and meats are used to make Japanese curry. The basic vegetables are onions, carrots, and potatoes. For the meat, beef, pork, and chicken are the most popular. Aside from curry rice, you can also try their salads with different choices of drinks.
Veg Out is one of the few cafes or restaurants in Kyoto where vegans and vegetarians can enjoy a healthy meal in line with their lifestyle. You must try their Buddha Bowl which consisted of homemade falafel, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, surrounded by fresh seasonal greens. A “special sauce” was drizzled on top which was creamy with a citrus twist. Everything was served on a bed of brown rice which was a nice change to the white rice normally served in Japan. A soup of the day is free as a starter. The other options for the day were an Obanzai Vegetable Plate with vegetables steamed, fried, pickled and stewed or the Open Sandwich with vegan taco meat and guacamole.
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Veg Out
Inarichō Shimogyo WardVeg Out is one of the few cafes or restaurants in Kyoto where vegans and vegetarians can enjoy a healthy meal in line with their lifestyle. You must try their Buddha Bowl which consisted of homemade falafel, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, surrounded by fresh seasonal greens. A “special sauce” was drizzled on top which was creamy with a citrus twist. Everything was served on a bed of brown rice which was a nice change to the white rice normally served in Japan. A soup of the day is free as a starter. The other options for the day were an Obanzai Vegetable Plate with vegetables steamed, fried, pickled and stewed or the Open Sandwich with vegan taco meat and guacamole.
IL PAPPALARDO specializes in Italian food with a fine-dining twist; tuck in to a succulent cut of prime steak, cooked to perfection or a seafood medley, showcasing fresh mussels. They also serve dishes using seasonal ingredients and Napoli pizza baked in a wood kiln. The small but sleek tables sit opposite the large bar, with a good cocktail selection.
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IL PAPPALARDO
451-1 Myōhōin MaekawachōIL PAPPALARDO specializes in Italian food with a fine-dining twist; tuck in to a succulent cut of prime steak, cooked to perfection or a seafood medley, showcasing fresh mussels. They also serve dishes using seasonal ingredients and Napoli pizza baked in a wood kiln. The small but sleek tables sit opposite the large bar, with a good cocktail selection.
Gojo Paradiso Restaurant Bar is a vibrant cultural haven in the heart of Kyoto, where locals and international travellers alike come together to relax and enjoy delicious food and drinks. The menu offers a delectable fusion of international cuisine, drawing inspiration from Mediterranean, Italian, Western, Mediterranean and Japanese influences. For the non-meat eaters among you, we also offer a unique variety of vegetarian meals. You must try their MARINATED LAMB- a turkish style marinated lamb served with turmeric rice; ISRAEL PLATE - Special Israel plate with Hummus, Falafel Balls and Pita Bread; and GOJO BURGER AND FRIES - Two bite sized 100% beef burgers served with french fries.
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Gojo Paradiso 五条パラディソ
169-1 ShōshinjichōGojo Paradiso Restaurant Bar is a vibrant cultural haven in the heart of Kyoto, where locals and international travellers alike come together to relax and enjoy delicious food and drinks. The menu offers a delectable fusion of international cuisine, drawing inspiration from Mediterranean, Italian, Western, Mediterranean and Japanese influences. For the non-meat eaters among you, we also offer a unique variety of vegetarian meals. You must try their MARINATED LAMB- a turkish style marinated lamb served with turmeric rice; ISRAEL PLATE - Special Israel plate with Hummus, Falafel Balls and Pita Bread; and GOJO BURGER AND FRIES - Two bite sized 100% beef burgers served with french fries.
Harise is a very traditional Japanese restaurant. High class. Running business since 1659 (more than 350-year!). If you want to try real Kyoto dishes, this is a very good address. They have private rooms for you and you can enjoy a very peaceful and secluded time with great service and superb food. This is a perfect place for one of these special moments or experience. It is somewhat expensive, but at the end, it is well worth the cost as the experience will be a lifelong memory.
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Harise
Daikokuchō Higashiyama WardHarise is a very traditional Japanese restaurant. High class. Running business since 1659 (more than 350-year!). If you want to try real Kyoto dishes, this is a very good address. They have private rooms for you and you can enjoy a very peaceful and secluded time with great service and superb food. This is a perfect place for one of these special moments or experience. It is somewhat expensive, but at the end, it is well worth the cost as the experience will be a lifelong memory.
Kyoto is famous for its tofu cuisine. Kyotofu Fujino is an excellent place to sample the incredible variety of dishes that can be made from this versatile food. It is a tofu restaurant with meal sets and a la carte menu. Has yuba, tofu dishes, and desserts like vegan cheesecake and ice cream. You can try their FUJINO SPECIALITY DINNER COURSE - Deep-fried tofu and dried wheat gluten topped with miso, Fluffy soft tofu covered with starchy amber sauce, Deep-fried tofu with crispy ricecake cubes; DELUXE OBORO TOFU LUNCH - Sesame tofu and fresh yuba sashimi, Soymilk white-cream croquette; and FUJINO HALAL DINNER - Soymilk omelette, Yuba salad and Simmered tofu.
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Kyotofu Fujino Restaurant at JR Kyoto Isetan
Higashishiokōjichō Shimogyo WardKyoto is famous for its tofu cuisine. Kyotofu Fujino is an excellent place to sample the incredible variety of dishes that can be made from this versatile food. It is a tofu restaurant with meal sets and a la carte menu. Has yuba, tofu dishes, and desserts like vegan cheesecake and ice cream. You can try their FUJINO SPECIALITY DINNER COURSE - Deep-fried tofu and dried wheat gluten topped with miso, Fluffy soft tofu covered with starchy amber sauce, Deep-fried tofu with crispy ricecake cubes; DELUXE OBORO TOFU LUNCH - Sesame tofu and fresh yuba sashimi, Soymilk white-cream croquette; and FUJINO HALAL DINNER - Soymilk omelette, Yuba salad and Simmered tofu.
Musashi offers more than 50 kinds of sushi on a conveyor belt. What makes Musashi different from other chain sushi restaurants is that Musashi provides handmade sushi made by sushi chefs in a kitchen surrounded by the conveyor belt. Carefully chosen fish, seaweed and wasabi are used for sushi. What is great about Musashi, other than the taste and the quality of sushi, is that you can taste them at a reasonable price. If you would like to experience the conveyor belt sushi in Kyoto Station, we highly recommend that you visit Musashi!
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Sushi no Musashi
8-3 Higashishiokōji TakakurachōMusashi offers more than 50 kinds of sushi on a conveyor belt. What makes Musashi different from other chain sushi restaurants is that Musashi provides handmade sushi made by sushi chefs in a kitchen surrounded by the conveyor belt. Carefully chosen fish, seaweed and wasabi are used for sushi. What is great about Musashi, other than the taste and the quality of sushi, is that you can taste them at a reasonable price. If you would like to experience the conveyor belt sushi in Kyoto Station, we highly recommend that you visit Musashi!
Okonomiyaki Kiraku, next to Kiyomizu-dera temple, is a good place to take a rest after touring temples and shrines. It serves delicious okonomiyaki at affordable and reasonable prices. Okonomiyaki with different meat, including chicken and beef, is the best choice at Kiraku. It also offers snacks like fried noodles and squid. As it is usually not crowded, and the chefs are friendly and welcoming, Okonomiyaki Kiraku provides a perfect dining experience in a great atmosphere.
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お好み焼 きらく 清水五条坂店
Yūgyōmaechō Higashiyama WardOkonomiyaki Kiraku, next to Kiyomizu-dera temple, is a good place to take a rest after touring temples and shrines. It serves delicious okonomiyaki at affordable and reasonable prices. Okonomiyaki with different meat, including chicken and beef, is the best choice at Kiraku. It also offers snacks like fried noodles and squid. As it is usually not crowded, and the chefs are friendly and welcoming, Okonomiyaki Kiraku provides a perfect dining experience in a great atmosphere.
Arts & Culture
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527 ChayachōSightseeing
רנג'יווין סאנג'וסאנגנדו
657 SanjūsangendōmawariThere are 1000 statue of Goddess of Mercy
Daigoji is an important temple of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism and a designated world heritage site.The large temple complex stands southeast of central Kyoto and includes an entire mountainside.The main temple grounds are located at the base of the mountain and connected via a hiking trail to several more temple buildings around the summit.Upon entering the main temple grounds,visitors will first come across the Sanboin,the former residence of the head priest.The current building was reconstructed and expanded for Toyotomi Hideyoshi's famous cherry blossom viewing party held here.The building remains an excellent example of extravagant Momoyama architecture and should not be missed
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מקדש דאיגו-ג'י
22 DaigohigashiōjichōDaigoji is an important temple of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism and a designated world heritage site.The large temple complex stands southeast of central Kyoto and includes an entire mountainside.The main temple grounds are located at the base of the mountain and connected via a hiking trail to several more temple buildings around the summit.Upon entering the main temple grounds,visitors will first come across the Sanboin,the former residence of the head priest.The current building was reconstructed and expanded for Toyotomi Hideyoshi's famous cherry blossom viewing party held here.The building remains an excellent example of extravagant Momoyama architecture and should not be missed
Toji Temple was founded in 794 on imperial orders from the Emperor Kammu to pray for national peace and in 823 was given to Kobo Daishi, the founder of the Shingon school of Japanese Buddhism. The elegant pagoda of Toji Temple can be seen from the bullet train as you ride into. Toji ("East Temple") is a short subway ride south of Kyoto Station or it is possible to walk to Toji from the south east of the station. Toji Temple is known for its high pagoda tower (the tallest in Japan) and for its lively flea markets on the 21st of every month (called "Kobo-san"). Get there very early for the best buys, which include antiques, fine textiles, used kimono, ceramics and tansu furniture.
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טוג'י
KujōchōToji Temple was founded in 794 on imperial orders from the Emperor Kammu to pray for national peace and in 823 was given to Kobo Daishi, the founder of the Shingon school of Japanese Buddhism. The elegant pagoda of Toji Temple can be seen from the bullet train as you ride into. Toji ("East Temple") is a short subway ride south of Kyoto Station or it is possible to walk to Toji from the south east of the station. Toji Temple is known for its high pagoda tower (the tallest in Japan) and for its lively flea markets on the 21st of every month (called "Kobo-san"). Get there very early for the best buys, which include antiques, fine textiles, used kimono, ceramics and tansu furniture.
Heian Shrine is a scaled-down reproduction of the original Imperial Palace.It was first built in the late 19th century.The lovely Chinese-style garden behind the main shrine buildings to the left as you enter has a pond and covered wooden bridge and is meant to represent the kind of garden design that was popular in the Heian Period of Japanese history.The garden is divided in four sections:north,south,east and west.It is a popular place for Shichi-Go-San festivities and is the starting place for the important Kyoto festival.The colorful Takigi No performances take place on June 1-2 and feature blazing fires.A setsubun festival involving geisha takes place at Heian Shrine in early February.
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הייאן שריין
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo WardHeian Shrine is a scaled-down reproduction of the original Imperial Palace.It was first built in the late 19th century.The lovely Chinese-style garden behind the main shrine buildings to the left as you enter has a pond and covered wooden bridge and is meant to represent the kind of garden design that was popular in the Heian Period of Japanese history.The garden is divided in four sections:north,south,east and west.It is a popular place for Shichi-Go-San festivities and is the starting place for the important Kyoto festival.The colorful Takigi No performances take place on June 1-2 and feature blazing fires.A setsubun festival involving geisha takes place at Heian Shrine in early February.
Fushimi Inari Shrine dedicated to the god of rice and sake,also features dozens statues of foxes.The fox is seen as the messenger of the god of grain foods,Inari,and the stone foxes are often known by the same name.The keys often depicted in the fox mouths are keys to granaries.This shrine is the central location for some 40,000 Inari shrines throughout the entirety of Japan.The magical,vibrant orange torii gates that wind through the hills behind Fushimi Inari Shrine makes it one of the most popular shrines in Japan.It also makes for a delightfully eerie stroll in the late afternoon and early evening,when the various graveyards and miniature shrines along the path take on a mysterious air.
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Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōFushimi Inari Shrine dedicated to the god of rice and sake,also features dozens statues of foxes.The fox is seen as the messenger of the god of grain foods,Inari,and the stone foxes are often known by the same name.The keys often depicted in the fox mouths are keys to granaries.This shrine is the central location for some 40,000 Inari shrines throughout the entirety of Japan.The magical,vibrant orange torii gates that wind through the hills behind Fushimi Inari Shrine makes it one of the most popular shrines in Japan.It also makes for a delightfully eerie stroll in the late afternoon and early evening,when the various graveyards and miniature shrines along the path take on a mysterious air.
Getting Around
Shichijō Station
Shimohorizumechō Higashiyama WardKeihan line
Drinks & Nightlife
WORLD KYOTO
97 ShinchōBUTTERFLY
KITSUNE KYOTO
Zaimokuchō Nakagyo WardL'Escamoteur
Saitocho-138-9 Shimogyo Wardbarcode
Kamiyachō Nakagyo WardParks & Nature
Maruyama Park is the oldest park in Kyoto.It lies next to Yasaka-jinja Shrine,at the base of Kyoto's eastern mountains.It contains stroll gardens,rest houses,small orchards,Japanese restaurants,and much more.It is the perfect place to sit and rest after a morning or afternoon spent touring the many sights in the Higashiyama area.Maruyama Park is at its best in early April when the cherry trees start to bloom and hordes of people descend on the park for blossom-viewing parties.The centerpiece of the park is a splendid old weeping cherry tree,whose drooping branches fill up with glorious blossoms.When lit up at night,the tree is an otherworldly vision of beauty.
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פארק מרויאמה
Maruyamachō Higashiyama WardMaruyama Park is the oldest park in Kyoto.It lies next to Yasaka-jinja Shrine,at the base of Kyoto's eastern mountains.It contains stroll gardens,rest houses,small orchards,Japanese restaurants,and much more.It is the perfect place to sit and rest after a morning or afternoon spent touring the many sights in the Higashiyama area.Maruyama Park is at its best in early April when the cherry trees start to bloom and hordes of people descend on the park for blossom-viewing parties.The centerpiece of the park is a splendid old weeping cherry tree,whose drooping branches fill up with glorious blossoms.When lit up at night,the tree is an otherworldly vision of beauty.
One of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Kyoto, Haradani-en Garden is famous for its shidare sakura trees, also called ‘weeping cherry blossoms’ as the flowers hang downwards from the branches. This 13,000m2, privately owned garden is located on the steep Okitayama Hills. You can spend a day there, as many Japanese families and couples do, picnicking, taking photos, and simply enjoying the spring, one of the most beautiful seasons in Kyoto. If you happen to be visiting outside of cherry blossom season, the garden has many other trees and plants, that make it a great place to be close to nature.
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חוב Kiyomizu
36 ŌkitayamaharadaniinuichōOne of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Kyoto, Haradani-en Garden is famous for its shidare sakura trees, also called ‘weeping cherry blossoms’ as the flowers hang downwards from the branches. This 13,000m2, privately owned garden is located on the steep Okitayama Hills. You can spend a day there, as many Japanese families and couples do, picnicking, taking photos, and simply enjoying the spring, one of the most beautiful seasons in Kyoto. If you happen to be visiting outside of cherry blossom season, the garden has many other trees and plants, that make it a great place to be close to nature.
Kyoto Botanical Garden is the oldest botanical garden in Japan with over 120,000 plants.It is a favorite place for visitors to Kyoto and Kyotoites themselves to stroll and picnic, especially in spring for the cherry blossom season and in fall for the autumn leaves.Regular light ups at night also attract people and a good place to keep warm in winter is at the spectacular conservatory.It is divided into various sections:Bamboo Garden,Bonsai Exhibit,Camellia Garden,Cherry Trees,European Style Garden,Flower Bed,Hydrangea Garden,Japanese Iris Garden,Japanese Native Plants, Lotus Pond,Nakaragi-no-mori Pond,Peony Garden,Perennial and Useful Plants Garden,Sunken Garden;and Uma Grove.
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Shimogamo Hangichō Sakyo WardKyoto Botanical Garden is the oldest botanical garden in Japan with over 120,000 plants.It is a favorite place for visitors to Kyoto and Kyotoites themselves to stroll and picnic, especially in spring for the cherry blossom season and in fall for the autumn leaves.Regular light ups at night also attract people and a good place to keep warm in winter is at the spectacular conservatory.It is divided into various sections:Bamboo Garden,Bonsai Exhibit,Camellia Garden,Cherry Trees,European Style Garden,Flower Bed,Hydrangea Garden,Japanese Iris Garden,Japanese Native Plants, Lotus Pond,Nakaragi-no-mori Pond,Peony Garden,Perennial and Useful Plants Garden,Sunken Garden;and Uma Grove.
Umekoji Park (Umekoji Koen) is a large, multi-purpose park west of Kyoto Station in the south of Kyoto. The large grounds of the park are home to the Kyoto Aquarium and the Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum. Umekoji Park has wide open spaces for ball games and leisurely picnics as well as a walking course and a children's play area with swings and slides.
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פארק אומקוג'י
56-3 KankijichōUmekoji Park (Umekoji Koen) is a large, multi-purpose park west of Kyoto Station in the south of Kyoto. The large grounds of the park are home to the Kyoto Aquarium and the Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum. Umekoji Park has wide open spaces for ball games and leisurely picnics as well as a walking course and a children's play area with swings and slides.
Kyoto City Zoo is a great way to keep the kids entertained for a few hours. The animal enclosures are well laid out and the entire zoo is pleasantly spacious and easy to explore. In addition to the animals on display, there’s also a fun little amusement park with rides that kids love. The Ferris wheel here gives you a great view over the Northern Higashiyama area. Finally, there’s a proper sit-down restaurant above the main entrance, as well as a snack bar and a rest area with a huge collection of Japanese-language animal books. And on the opposite side of the zoo, there’s a small snack bar with an outdoor seating area where you can enjoy ice creams on a hot summer day.
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Okazaki Hoshojicho Sakyo WardKyoto City Zoo is a great way to keep the kids entertained for a few hours. The animal enclosures are well laid out and the entire zoo is pleasantly spacious and easy to explore. In addition to the animals on display, there’s also a fun little amusement park with rides that kids love. The Ferris wheel here gives you a great view over the Northern Higashiyama area. Finally, there’s a proper sit-down restaurant above the main entrance, as well as a snack bar and a rest area with a huge collection of Japanese-language animal books. And on the opposite side of the zoo, there’s a small snack bar with an outdoor seating area where you can enjoy ice creams on a hot summer day.
Kyoto Aquarium (京都水族館, Kyōto Suizokukan) is modern and nicely designed, but small compared to Japan's best aquariums. It was newly opened in March 2012 in Umekoji Park, about one kilometer west of Kyoto Station. The eco-friendly Kyoto Aquarium has nine zones including a Dolphin Stadium with bottlenose dolphins, a Rivers of Kyoto Zone, which includes a collection of Japanese giant salamanders, the Penguin Zone with Cape penguins, the Ocean Zone with an impressive coral reef area, the huge Main Pool with 500 tons of water, the Event Hall, the Beauty of Nature Zone, the Sea Animals Zone, and the Countryside of Kyoto Zone.
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אקווריום קיוטו
35-1 KankijichōKyoto Aquarium (京都水族館, Kyōto Suizokukan) is modern and nicely designed, but small compared to Japan's best aquariums. It was newly opened in March 2012 in Umekoji Park, about one kilometer west of Kyoto Station. The eco-friendly Kyoto Aquarium has nine zones including a Dolphin Stadium with bottlenose dolphins, a Rivers of Kyoto Zone, which includes a collection of Japanese giant salamanders, the Penguin Zone with Cape penguins, the Ocean Zone with an impressive coral reef area, the huge Main Pool with 500 tons of water, the Event Hall, the Beauty of Nature Zone, the Sea Animals Zone, and the Countryside of Kyoto Zone.
Shopping
Æon Mall Kyoto Gojō formerly known as Diamond City Hana, is a large shopping center and is part of the Japanese Æon Group chain of shopping centers. Æon Mall Kyoto Gojō houses a wide selection of popular retail stores, an Æon department store, numerous restaurants, fast food shops, and a large game center.
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Aeon Mall Kyoto Gojo
25-1 SaiinoiwakechōÆon Mall Kyoto Gojō formerly known as Diamond City Hana, is a large shopping center and is part of the Japanese Æon Group chain of shopping centers. Æon Mall Kyoto Gojō houses a wide selection of popular retail stores, an Æon department store, numerous restaurants, fast food shops, and a large game center.
Kyoto Avanti is a shopping center located on the south side of Kyoto Station. Choose from a wide variety of tenant shops and restaurants. The Avanti basement has 15 different restaurants and casual eateries. On the 1st floor there are a number of stores selling shoes, bags, watches and recycled kimonos. The 2nd and 3rd floors are mostly dominated by fashion boutiques for ladies. On the 4th floor there are stores selling manga and anime related goods, and there is also a small games center. The 5th floor has clothing stores that cater for ladies, men and children. The 6th floor has a large bookstore. You can find English language books in section C2.
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Kyoto Avanti
31 Higashikujō NishisannōchōKyoto Avanti is a shopping center located on the south side of Kyoto Station. Choose from a wide variety of tenant shops and restaurants. The Avanti basement has 15 different restaurants and casual eateries. On the 1st floor there are a number of stores selling shoes, bags, watches and recycled kimonos. The 2nd and 3rd floors are mostly dominated by fashion boutiques for ladies. On the 4th floor there are stores selling manga and anime related goods, and there is also a small games center. The 5th floor has clothing stores that cater for ladies, men and children. The 6th floor has a large bookstore. You can find English language books in section C2.