Guidebook for Kyōto-shi
Sightseeing
京都で最も有名な観光地の１つです。
美しい日本庭園、緑豊かで荘厳な風景は「禅」や「和」といった日本ならではの趣を感じずにはいられません。
607 locals recommend
Higashiyama Jisho-ji
Ginkakujichō京都で最も有名な観光地の１つです。
美しい日本庭園、緑豊かで荘厳な風景は「禅」や「和」といった日本ならではの趣を感じずにはいられません。
南禅寺僧堂
京都でも最も景色が素晴らしいと名高い南禅寺。東山を背景に佇む南禅寺は圧巻です。
南禅寺から銀閣寺まで続く小川沿いの道が哲学の道です。春は桜、夏は蛍、秋は紅葉、冬は雪と、日本の四季を感じることができる散歩コースです。
54 locals recommend
Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no michi)
鹿ケ谷寺ノ前町 左京区南禅寺から銀閣寺まで続く小川沿いの道が哲学の道です。春は桜、夏は蛍、秋は紅葉、冬は雪と、日本の四季を感じることができる散歩コースです。
Kyoto Imperial Palace is the place where the Emperor lived in until the Edo era.
it is the place where there were various historic events of Japan
990 locals recommend
Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 KyōtogyoenKyoto Imperial Palace is the place where the Emperor lived in until the Edo era.
it is the place where there were various historic events of Japan
Gion is the most beautiful old town in Japan.
Traditional and emotional certain streets is the place where you can see even now.
It is possible to go in about 10 minutes by taxi from the Samurai House.
508 locals recommend
Gion
Higashiyama Ward
Gion is the most beautiful old town in Japan.
Traditional and emotional certain streets is the place where you can see even now.
It is possible to go in about 10 minutes by taxi from the Samurai House.
★Power spot
【正式名称】晴明神社（せいめいじんじゃ）
【住所】上京区堀川通一条上ル
【電話番号】075-441-6460
【FAX】075-415-0050
※市バス9「一条戻橋・晴明神社前」
平安中期の天文学者安倍晴明公を祭る。晴明は6代の天皇に仕え、当時の天文暦学から独特の‘陰陽道’を確立。朝廷の祭政に貢献した。1007年（寛弘4）一条天皇がその功績をしのび創祀したという。秋分の日の晴明祭には湯立神楽、鼓笛隊、鉾車、飾馬の行列などがでる。
173 locals recommend
Seimei-Jinja Shrine
Seimeichō Kamigyo Ward★Power spot
【正式名称】晴明神社（せいめいじんじゃ）
【住所】上京区堀川通一条上ル
【電話番号】075-441-6460
【FAX】075-415-0050
※市バス9「一条戻橋・晴明神社前」
平安中期の天文学者安倍晴明公を祭る。晴明は6代の天皇に仕え、当時の天文暦学から独特の‘陰陽道’を確立。朝廷の祭政に貢献した。1007年（寛弘4）一条天皇がその功績をしのび創祀したという。秋分の日の晴明祭には湯立神楽、鼓笛隊、鉾車、飾馬の行列などがでる。
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizudera is the most famous tourist attraction in Kyoto.
Nijo Castle
541 Nijōjōchō“Nijojo is world heritage. this castle built by edo period”
Food Scene
Yudofu Kisaki
173-19 Jōdoji Minamidachōお茶や本格的な天ぷらや湯豆腐が味わえるお店です。
春は桜満開の景色を見ながら、秋には紅葉の絨毯を眺めながら食事が楽しめる場所です。
Tenkaippin Ginkakuji
60-22 Kitashirakawa Kubotachōjapanese good RAMEN !
about 3min by bicycle,
McDonald's Hyakumanben
Yoshidaizumidonocho-1 Sakyo Wardmacdonald
about 5min by bicycle
At this restaurant you can eat Sukiyaki which is the best delicious. Also from May to September it is a place where you can enjoy meals on the terrace seating along the river that is unique to Kyoto such as "Yuka".
26 locals recommend
Moritaya Kiyamachi
Kiyachō Nakagyo WardAt this restaurant you can eat Sukiyaki which is the best delicious. Also from May to September it is a place where you can enjoy meals on the terrace seating along the river that is unique to Kyoto such as "Yuka".
It is Starbucks along Kamogawa. The view from Starbucks here is the best.
172 locals recommend
Starbucks
113 NakajimachōIt is Starbucks along Kamogawa. The view from Starbucks here is the best.
Everything Else
FamilyMart
9-1 Kamitakano Yamanohashichō歩いて約3分のところに、コンビニエンスストアがあります。
Musashi Miyamoto , one of the typical samurai of Japan.
The location that is to be fought with about 80 people in his one person here , Ichijoji
Nakau Ichijoji
12 Ichijōji HananokichōMusashi Miyamoto , one of the typical samurai of Japan.
The location that is to be fought with about 80 people in his one person here , Ichijoji
Ginsui-yu
122-1 Jōdoji Shimominamidachōハウスにもお風呂はありますが、大きな日本の銭湯を味わいたい方にはお勧めです。サウナなどもありゆっくとごくつろぎいただけます。
Arts & Culture
kyotohandicraftcenter.
Traditional goods exhibition in Japan , it is a place that sells .
Kimonos and pottery , also sells Samurai sword and armor
63 locals recommend
Kyoto Handicraft Centre
聖護院円頓美町-17 左京区kyotohandicraftcenter.
Traditional goods exhibition in Japan , it is a place that sells .
Kimonos and pottery , also sells Samurai sword and armor
Essentials
Fresco Shirakawa
97-1 Jōdoji Shimobanbachō近くのスーパーです。24時間営業です。
There is a laundromat in the neighborhood.
It's 3 minutes on foot from a house.
https://goo.gl/maps/3BkQXukXkqC2
京都市左京区鹿ケ谷法然院西町31-5
31-5 Shishigatani Hōnenin Nishimachi
There is a laundromat in the neighborhood.
It's 3 minutes on foot from a house.
https://goo.gl/maps/3BkQXukXkqC2
京都市左京区鹿ケ谷法然院西町31-5
Getting Around
Kyoto Station is a major railway station and transportation hub in Kyoto, Japan. It has Japan's second-largest station building (after Nagoya Station) and is one of the country's largest buildings, incorporating a shopping mall, hotel, movie theater, Isetan department store, and several local government facilities under one 15-story roof.
1291 locals recommend
Kyoto Station
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo WardKyoto Station is a major railway station and transportation hub in Kyoto, Japan. It has Japan's second-largest station building (after Nagoya Station) and is one of the country's largest buildings, incorporating a shopping mall, hotel, movie theater, Isetan department store, and several local government facilities under one 15-story roof.
Gion station
Gionmachi Kitagawa Higashiyama WardThis station is the closest station to Gion
Nijojo-Mae Station
Nijōjōchō Nakagyo Ward“This station is the closest station to Nijojo”
Kiyomizu-Gojō Station
Miyagawasuji-8-chōme Higashiyama WardThis station is the closest station to Kiyomizudera
It is also possible to walk from this station to Samurai House.It takes about 25min.
However, it is about 5 minutes if you take a taxi, so we recommend using a taxi.
11 locals recommend
Keage Station
Higashikomonozachō Higashiyama WardIt is also possible to walk from this station to Samurai House.It takes about 25min.
However, it is about 5 minutes if you take a taxi, so we recommend using a taxi.
It is also possible to walk from this station to Samurai House.It takes about 25min.
However, it is about 5 minutes if you take a taxi, so we recommend using a taxi.
53 locals recommend
Demachiyanagi Station
32-1 Tanaka KamiyanagichōIt is also possible to walk from this station to Samurai House.It takes about 25min.
However, it is about 5 minutes if you take a taxi, so we recommend using a taxi.