Guidebook for Kyoto Nishikyo-ku
Food Scene
IZAKAYA RYOMA Traditional Local Japanese Restaurant. Not too expensive. Closed Mondays, Open from 18:00 - 2am all other days.
10 locals recommend
Ryoma Restaurant
Matsumuronakamizochō Nishikyo WardIZAKAYA RYOMA Traditional Local Japanese Restaurant. Not too expensive. Closed Mondays, Open from 18:00 - 2am all other days.
JAPANESE RESTAURANT CANDY (Lunch 11:30-14:00, Dinner 18:00-24:00, Closed Irregularly) A small local Japanese Restaurant. Might be a little pricy but if you are after a very traditional Kyoto-style menu and food, this place is definitely worth going. Try out the lunch with a small eel-ricebowl included..!
9 locals recommend
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2-1 MatsumurokitakawarachōJAPANESE RESTAURANT CANDY (Lunch 11:30-14:00, Dinner 18:00-24:00, Closed Irregularly) A small local Japanese Restaurant. Might be a little pricy but if you are after a very traditional Kyoto-style menu and food, this place is definitely worth going. Try out the lunch with a small eel-ricebowl included..!
IZAKAYA JIN Traditional Local Japanese Restaurant. Not too expensive.
Closed Tuesdays, Open from 18:00 - 3am all other days.
9 locals recommend
Izakaya Jin
12-4 MatsumurokitakawarachōIZAKAYA JIN Traditional Local Japanese Restaurant. Not too expensive.
Closed Tuesdays, Open from 18:00 - 3am all other days.
TEPPANYAKI (Okonomiyaki) DON Traditional Local Japanese Teppanyaki and Okonomiyaki Restaurant. Not too expensive.
Open 7 days from 17:00 - 2am.
10 locals recommend
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2-10 YamadashōdachōTEPPANYAKI (Okonomiyaki) DON Traditional Local Japanese Teppanyaki and Okonomiyaki Restaurant. Not too expensive.
Open 7 days from 17:00 - 2am.
CAFE ZERO Japanese Cafe and Cake Shop (Closed Monday & Tuesday, Open 10:30-18:30)
2-5 Matsumuroshōdachō
CAFE ZERO Japanese Cafe and Cake Shop (Closed Monday & Tuesday, Open 10:30-18:30)
CAFE & RESTAURANT ARC (Open 7 days, 8:00 - 19:30) A quick walk down the road for some nice breakfast. Bread, Toast and Coffee available
7 locals recommend
カフェ アーク（ARK）
86-1 MatsuodairichōCAFE & RESTAURANT ARC (Open 7 days, 8:00 - 19:30) A quick walk down the road for some nice breakfast. Bread, Toast and Coffee available
CAFE & RESTAURANT BLUE ONION (Closed Thursday, Open 9:00-22:00) Coffee and sandwiches available. Famous for its Katsu (Pork Cutlet) Sandwiches
7 locals recommend
Blue Onion
53-3 Arashiyama AsatsukichōCAFE & RESTAURANT BLUE ONION (Closed Thursday, Open 9:00-22:00) Coffee and sandwiches available. Famous for its Katsu (Pork Cutlet) Sandwiches
ITALIAN RESTAURANT GRAND PLIE (Closed Irregularly, Open 8:30-20:00) Italian Restaurant with nice slightly Japanese style pasta
7 locals recommend
Grand Plié
44 Arashiyama MiyanomaechōITALIAN RESTAURANT GRAND PLIE (Closed Irregularly, Open 8:30-20:00) Italian Restaurant with nice slightly Japanese style pasta
RESTAURANT DUMPLING (Closed Wednesday, 11:00-16:00) Located inside the Matsuo-Taisha Shrine. Has good atmosphere, selling mainly Udon and Soba.
6 locals recommend
Dampurin
3 Arashiyama MiyamachiRESTAURANT DUMPLING (Closed Wednesday, 11:00-16:00) Located inside the Matsuo-Taisha Shrine. Has good atmosphere, selling mainly Udon and Soba.
IZAKAYA ICHITARO (Closed Monday, 17:30-23:00) Local Japanese Izakaya restaurant.
6 locals recommend
Ichitaro
55-30 Arashiyama MiyanomaechōIZAKAYA ICHITARO (Closed Monday, 17:30-23:00) Local Japanese Izakaya restaurant.
Essentials
7-11 Seven Eleven Has an ATM (International Cards Accepted). 5 minutes walk from the house
7-Eleven Kyoto-Matsumuro
松室追上ゲ町-37 西京区7-11 Seven Eleven Has an ATM (International Cards Accepted). 5 minutes walk from the house
Gourmet City Kamikatsura
10-1 YamadahatakedachōSupermarket GOURMET CITY (Open 7:00 - 21:45)
LOCAL SHOP AMEYA (Closed Sunday) A very small local store but has the basics you may need for a few nights stay. 2 minutes walk from the house.
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LOCAL SHOP AMEYA (Closed Sunday) A very small local store but has the basics you may need for a few nights stay. 2 minutes walk from the house.
Fresco Umezu
17 Umezu NakakurachōSupermarket FRESCO (Open 9:00-22:00)
Sugi Drug
Nishinokyō Koborichō Nakagyo WardDrug Store/Chemist/Pharmacy SUGI YAKKYOKU (Open 10:00-22:00, 7 days)
Post Office (Closed Saturday & Sunday, Open 9:00 - 15:00) ATM (International Cards Accepted, ATM open until 17:00) 1 minute walk from the house.
6 locals recommend
Kyōto Matsuo Post Office
4-2 MatsumuroshōdachōPost Office (Closed Saturday & Sunday, Open 9:00 - 15:00) ATM (International Cards Accepted, ATM open until 17:00) 1 minute walk from the house.
COIN LAUNDRY There is a washing machine at the house you can use. If you need to use a dryer you can go to this coin operated laundry facility. 3 minute walk from the house.
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COIN LAUNDRY There is a washing machine at the house you can use. If you need to use a dryer you can go to this coin operated laundry facility. 3 minute walk from the house.
Getting Around
Hankyu MATSUO-TAISHA STATION (Closest Train Station, 10 minutes walk)
27 locals recommend
Matsuo-Taisha Station
Arashiyama Miyanomaechō Nishikyo WardHankyu MATSUO-TAISHA STATION (Closest Train Station, 10 minutes walk)
Sightseeing
JIZO-IN TEMPLE (Open 9:00 - 16:30, Adult 500 yen, Child 300 yen) A very beautiful local temple with less tourists and a nice bamboo forest. Not one of the most famous places, but definitely nice if you like to go somewhere off the beaten track.
8 locals recommend
Jizo-in Temple
Yamadakitanocho-23 Nishikyo WardJIZO-IN TEMPLE (Open 9:00 - 16:30, Adult 500 yen, Child 300 yen) A very beautiful local temple with less tourists and a nice bamboo forest. Not one of the most famous places, but definitely nice if you like to go somewhere off the beaten track.
KOKE-DERA (SAIHO-JI) TEMPLE (Adult 3000 yen) World Heritage Moss Temple with beautiful moss garden. Need to make a reservation beforehand via letter with a return postcard to enter.
213 locals recommend
Saihoji Temple
56 MatsuojingatanichōKOKE-DERA (SAIHO-JI) TEMPLE (Adult 3000 yen) World Heritage Moss Temple with beautiful moss garden. Need to make a reservation beforehand via letter with a return postcard to enter.
MATSUO TAISHA SHRINE (Open 5:00 - 18:00, free admission, special garden - 500 yen) A famous shrine built in 701 and is known for its connections with Sake. There is a sacred well known as Kame no I located in the shrine, where sake brewers used to take water to brew their sake.
109 locals recommend
Matsunoo-Taisha Shrine
嵐山宮町-3 西京区MATSUO TAISHA SHRINE (Open 5:00 - 18:00, free admission, special garden - 500 yen) A famous shrine built in 701 and is known for its connections with Sake. There is a sacred well known as Kame no I located in the shrine, where sake brewers used to take water to brew their sake.