Guidebook for Kyoto

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Guidebook for Kyoto

Sightseeing

Beautiful temple site with its entrance right next to the apartment.
36 locals recommend
Daihonzan Shōkokuji Temple
701 Sōkokuji Monzenchō
36 locals recommend
Beautiful temple site with its entrance right next to the apartment.
Great onsen about 30min on foot... http://japanbaths.info/kyoto/nishijin/funaoka-onsen/
208 locals recommend
Funaoka Onsen
82-1 Murasakino Minamifunaokachō
208 locals recommend
Great onsen about 30min on foot... http://japanbaths.info/kyoto/nishijin/funaoka-onsen/
Founded in the 6th century, it is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan and is one of the 17 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
386 locals recommend
Shimogamo Jinja
下鴨泉川町-59 左京区
386 locals recommend
Founded in the 6th century, it is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan and is one of the 17 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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. The park around is a great place to chill out.
990 locals recommend
Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 Kyōtogyoen
990 locals recommend
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. The park around is a great place to chill out.

Shopping

Low priced bicycle rental about 15min from the apartment.
16 locals recommend
Rent A Cycle EMUSICA
24 Tanaka Kamiyanagichō
16 locals recommend
Low priced bicycle rental about 15min from the apartment.

Food Scene

Nakau is a Japanese restaurant chain. If you are looking for yummy food on the cheap and quickly served, than this is the place for you to go.
Nakau Karasumaimadegawa
336-3 Yanagizushichō
Nakau is a Japanese restaurant chain. If you are looking for yummy food on the cheap and quickly served, than this is the place for you to go.
Enjoy great jap. atmosphere with jummy grilled chicken to a hot sake or a cold beer.
8 locals recommend
Yakitori Ichiban
Honmachi-12 Chome Higashiyama Ward
8 locals recommend
Enjoy great jap. atmosphere with jummy grilled chicken to a hot sake or a cold beer.
This outstanding cafe used to be an onsen (jap. hot spring) and has not only great coffee and delicious cake to offer. But an atmosphere that you will never forget.
68 locals recommend
Sarasa Nishijin
11-1 Murasakino Higashifujinomorichō
68 locals recommend
This outstanding cafe used to be an onsen (jap. hot spring) and has not only great coffee and delicious cake to offer. But an atmosphere that you will never forget.
The best Ramen in town is waiting for you just across the street.
12 locals recommend
Akutagawa
上立売東町-44 上京区
12 locals recommend
The best Ramen in town is waiting for you just across the street.
Great place to eat and drink on the cheap.
11 locals recommend
Torikizoku
333 Imadegawachō
11 locals recommend
Great place to eat and drink on the cheap.

Essentials

Decent sized super market for everyday necessities.
15 locals recommend
Fresco Petit
313 Imadegawachō
15 locals recommend
Decent sized super market for everyday necessities.

Getting Around

Karasuma subway line that connects you all main stops around town including Kyoto Stn.
51 locals recommend
Imadegawa Station
Okamatsuchō Kamigyo Ward
51 locals recommend
Karasuma subway line that connects you all main stops around town including Kyoto Stn.

Entertainment & Activities

My Aikido club lead by an 5th dan Scottish man. Please contact me if you wanna join for practice. (a fee will apply)
白薔薇合気道京都道場 - White Rose Aikido Kyoto Dojo
下小川町 上京区
My Aikido club lead by an 5th dan Scottish man. Please contact me if you wanna join for practice. (a fee will apply)