Guidebook for Kyoto
Sightseeing
One of the most famous sites in Kyoto, its the golden pavillion. All year round very beautiful. Follow Kuramaguchi (Straight street) all the way to its end to reach it easily.
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Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōOne of the most famous sites in Kyoto, its the golden pavillion. All year round very beautiful. Follow Kuramaguchi (Straight street) all the way to its end to reach it easily.
Gansuincho
scenic garden right a minute away from the house. A hidden gem.
Cheap and nice way to stroll around in a big and beautiful park. Walking/biking distance
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Kyoto Botanical Garden
Shimogamo Hangichō Sakyo WardCheap and nice way to stroll around in a big and beautiful park. Walking/biking distance
Large park area of the old imperial palace. Perfect for a workout, stroll, relaxed afternoon. Right next to two subway stops
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Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
Large park area of the old imperial palace. Perfect for a workout, stroll, relaxed afternoon. Right next to two subway stops
My absolute favorite. On the way up you can get stuffed with free samples of Kyoto specialities (yatsuhashi) and the view is awesome and scenic.
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Kiyomizu-Tempel
My absolute favorite. On the way up you can get stuffed with free samples of Kyoto specialities (yatsuhashi) and the view is awesome and scenic.
Hachimangu
Zen shrine
The silver pavillion. I personally love it for its pretty awesome garden. Afterwards or before you should go walk on the philosophers path
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Ginkaku-ji
GinkakujichōThe silver pavillion. I personally love it for its pretty awesome garden. Afterwards or before you should go walk on the philosophers path
Probably the best "palace" kind of view you get in kyoto. Open to the public and interesting. The last shouguns residence.
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Burg Nijō
541 NijōjōchōProbably the best "palace" kind of view you get in kyoto. Open to the public and interesting. The last shouguns residence.
Shopping
Area with department stores great restaurants and lots of shopping
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Donguri Shijo-Kawaramachi
河原町通四条北西角 Nakagyo WardArea with department stores great restaurants and lots of shopping
If you are in a rush and can't go shop downtown, this is the closest to a larger mall. Cheap haircuts, uniqlo, starbucks& more. Also big bus stop.
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Kita-Oji Station
Koyamakitakamifusachō Kita WardIf you are in a rush and can't go shop downtown, this is the closest to a larger mall. Cheap haircuts, uniqlo, starbucks& more. Also big bus stop.
Food Scene
Nightlife disctrict, shopping arcade, restaurants, this is where Kyoto heads out to have fun. From here down to Shijo -> check also kiyamachi, the street to the right and next to river
Nakau Kawaramachi Sanjo
大黒町-35 中京区Nightlife disctrict, shopping arcade, restaurants, this is where Kyoto heads out to have fun. From here down to Shijo -> check also kiyamachi, the street to the right and next to river
All you can eat barbeque/shabushabu/curry for 90 min for 1000 Yen!
2200 Yen for all you can drink and all you can eat.
It's self service, but if you go budget, this will make you happy
298京都店 にくやきょうとてん
All you can eat barbeque/shabushabu/curry for 90 min for 1000 Yen!
2200 Yen for all you can drink and all you can eat.
It's self service, but if you go budget, this will make you happy
Everything Else
Horikawakuramaguchi Bus Stop station
Murasakino Miyanishichō Kita WardBusstop (closest)
Drinks & Nightlife
ZAZA PUB 京都
Yamazakichō Nakagyo WardForeigners & japanese meet here