Guidebook for Kyoto
Food Scene
Excellent, reasonably priced ramen shop with an English menu. MUCH better than the "Ippudo Ramen" around the corner that all the tourists line up for. Try the soy sauce ramen with firm noodles!
ラーメン魁力屋四条烏丸店
Excellent, reasonably priced ramen shop with an English menu. MUCH better than the "Ippudo Ramen" around the corner that all the tourists line up for. Try the soy sauce ramen with firm noodles!
"Nmai" Japanese for "delicious", and this "Izakaya" is! Try the excellent "yakitori"(chicken) and "kushikatsu" (fried) skewers. No pics or English though so ask for the "moriawase" set.
んまい
Dōnomaechō Nakagyo Ward"Nmai" Japanese for "delicious", and this "Izakaya" is! Try the excellent "yakitori"(chicken) and "kushikatsu" (fried) skewers. No pics or English though so ask for the "moriawase" set.
I know you probably didn't come to Japan to eat Vietnamese food, but this place is worth checking out. Lunch prices are reasonable (try the beef pho) but be prepared to wait!
Vietnamese Komugon Kyoto
304 IchirenshachōI know you probably didn't come to Japan to eat Vietnamese food, but this place is worth checking out. Lunch prices are reasonable (try the beef pho) but be prepared to wait!
Just in front of the house this restaurant/bar/caffe in a renovated "machiya" has a relaxing atmosphere and excellent food. Try the reasonably priced lunch specials!
隈本総合飲食店 MAO
644 MototakedachōJust in front of the house this restaurant/bar/caffe in a renovated "machiya" has a relaxing atmosphere and excellent food. Try the reasonably priced lunch specials!
Good Italian food Japanese style in a beautifully renovated "machiya" house. Go for lunch or dinner after drinks at Matsukawa next door, but expect a long wait on weekend nights.
Daniel’s Sole
567 KaiyachōGood Italian food Japanese style in a beautifully renovated "machiya" house. Go for lunch or dinner after drinks at Matsukawa next door, but expect a long wait on weekend nights.
Sightseeing
Kyoto's world famous Nishiki Market! Just a few steps from the house. Stroll down this covered market street and sample various traditional Kyoto foods from "wakashi" sweets to pickled "sukemono"!
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錦市場
Higashidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardKyoto's world famous Nishiki Market! Just a few steps from the house. Stroll down this covered market street and sample various traditional Kyoto foods from "wakashi" sweets to pickled "sukemono"!
Essentials
This massive two story building looks more like a museum than a high-end supermarket. The food is fresh and reasonably priced (for Japan). Check out French cafe Savory on the 2nd floor for lunch.
Savory
205-3 SanmonjichōThis massive two story building looks more like a museum than a high-end supermarket. The food is fresh and reasonably priced (for Japan). Check out French cafe Savory on the 2nd floor for lunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
For the truly adventurous! Liquor store by day, standing bar by night. Grab a tray from the back and a beer from the well stocked fridge, set up on a beer-crate, and unwind with the "salary-men"!
Matsukawa Liquor Store
569-2 KaiyachōFor the truly adventurous! Liquor store by day, standing bar by night. Grab a tray from the back and a beer from the well stocked fridge, set up on a beer-crate, and unwind with the "salary-men"!
Arts & Culture
Great (obviously) for manga lovers! Features fascinating exhibits on the history and art of manga and an in-depth look at some of the most popular manga around the world.
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Kyoto International Manga Museum
452 KinbukichōGreat (obviously) for manga lovers! Features fascinating exhibits on the history and art of manga and an in-depth look at some of the most popular manga around the world.
Everything Else
The closest bike rental shop to our place. If you need more bikes than the 2 we provide J-cycle is a good option. Helmets and bikes with child-seats are also available. From 800 JPY per day.
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J-Cycle Rental Bicycle
192 NakanonochōThe closest bike rental shop to our place. If you need more bikes than the 2 we provide J-cycle is a good option. Helmets and bikes with child-seats are also available. From 800 JPY per day.