Guidebook for Kyōto-shi

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Guidebook for Kyōto-shi

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Catch a westbound tram direct to Arashiyama, one of the most beautiful areas of Kyoto- mountains, bamboo forests, rivers, temples & shrines! Head east to Shijo-Omiya, an easy walk to downtown Kyoto.
Yamano-Uchi Station
Yamanouchi Nakahatachō Ukyo Ward
Catch a westbound tram direct to Arashiyama, one of the most beautiful areas of Kyoto- mountains, bamboo forests, rivers, temples & shrines! Head east to Shijo-Omiya, an easy walk to downtown Kyoto.
Arriving at Kyoto station? Just catch a JR train from Kyoto to get to Enmachi, which is a 10-15 minute walk to the house. You'll be here in no time!
48 locals recommend
Emmachi Station
42-1 西ノ京円町
48 locals recommend
Arriving at Kyoto station? Just catch a JR train from Kyoto to get to Enmachi, which is a 10-15 minute walk to the house. You'll be here in no time!
Nishiojioike subway station, a short 10-15 minute walk from the house, quickly connects you to all areas of Kyoto city.
14 locals recommend
Nishioji-Oike Station
Nishinokyō Shimoaichō Nakagyo Ward
14 locals recommend
Nishiojioike subway station, a short 10-15 minute walk from the house, quickly connects you to all areas of Kyoto city.
The closest emergency hospital to the house.
西京病院
39-1 Saiinkitayakakechō
The closest emergency hospital to the house.
Known as the Temple of Lotus, this Bhuddist temple is filled with blooming lotus flowers in July and August. Open 9am to 4pm. http://happy-travelling.com/shop/hokongo-in-temple/
6 locals recommend
Houkongou-in Temple
49 Hanazonoōginochō
6 locals recommend
Known as the Temple of Lotus, this Bhuddist temple is filled with blooming lotus flowers in July and August. Open 9am to 4pm. http://happy-travelling.com/shop/hokongo-in-temple/
This small but stunning Bhuddist temple is often overlooked by tourists, making it a quiet, relaxing location to explore at your leisure. http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2510
8 locals recommend
Jizo-in Temple
Yamadakitanocho-23 Nishikyo Ward
8 locals recommend
This small but stunning Bhuddist temple is often overlooked by tourists, making it a quiet, relaxing location to explore at your leisure. http://www.gojapango.com/travel/japan.php?poi_id=2510
Famous for it's plum trees and its massive flea market on the 25th of every month, open from 7am. Arrive early to grab the bets bargains- and beat the crowds! http://kitanotenmangu.or.jp/english/
493 locals recommend
Kitano-temmangū Shrine
Bakurocho Kamigyo Ward
493 locals recommend
Famous for it's plum trees and its massive flea market on the 25th of every month, open from 7am. Arrive early to grab the bets bargains- and beat the crowds! http://kitanotenmangu.or.jp/english/
Need to look sharp for a fancy night out? Want to catch your plane in clean, fresh clothes? Use our local dry cleaner who is a long-time neighbourhood resident- and our invaluable guesthouse cleaner!
5-9 Uzumasa Yasui Umazukachō
Need to look sharp for a fancy night out? Want to catch your plane in clean, fresh clothes? Use our local dry cleaner who is a long-time neighbourhood resident- and our invaluable guesthouse cleaner!

Essentials

LIFE is a huge supermarket, department store & ￥100 shop. Open every day from 9:30am to 9pm (supermarket until 9:45pm). http://www.lifecorp.jp/CGI/store/shop.cgi?area_cd=06&mode=detail&shop_cd=149
19 locals recommend
Life Uzumasa
太秦安井池田町-6 右京区
19 locals recommend
LIFE is a huge supermarket, department store & ￥100 shop. Open every day from 9:30am to 9pm (supermarket until 9:45pm). http://www.lifecorp.jp/CGI/store/shop.cgi?area_cd=06&mode=detail&shop_cd=149
A seriously big supermarket and bakery, open from 9am to 11pm every day! ** An international Japan Post ATM is here! http://super-matsumoto.co.jp/map/index.html
9 locals recommend
SupermarketMatsumoto Nishikojishop
3-1 Nishinokyō Kuwabarachō
9 locals recommend
A seriously big supermarket and bakery, open from 9am to 11pm every day! ** An international Japan Post ATM is here! http://super-matsumoto.co.jp/map/index.html

Sightseeing

Famous for its 'nightingale floors', so called due to the squeaky sounds they make, Nijo Castle is one of Kyoto's major attractions. Take the bicycles and be there in only 5-10 minutes!
1725 locals recommend
Nijo Castle
541 Nijōjōchō
1725 locals recommend
Famous for its 'nightingale floors', so called due to the squeaky sounds they make, Nijo Castle is one of Kyoto's major attractions. Take the bicycles and be there in only 5-10 minutes!
Experience Kyoto's culture and history at this expansive temple complex. Enjoy morning zazen class or an overnight stay, both held in English. http://www.myoshinji.or.jp/english/zazen_info.html
117 locals recommend
Myoshinji Temple
花園妙心寺町-64 右京区
117 locals recommend
Experience Kyoto's culture and history at this expansive temple complex. Enjoy morning zazen class or an overnight stay, both held in English. http://www.myoshinji.or.jp/english/zazen_info.html

Shopping

Why carry all those souvenirs around with you when you can just send them home? A post office is just around the corner from the house.
Kyoto Uzumasa-Yasui Post Office
Uzumasa Yasui Umazukacho-5 Ukyo Ward
Why carry all those souvenirs around with you when you can just send them home? A post office is just around the corner from the house.
A 24-hour convenience store with food, drinks, alcohol, toiletries, an ATM, hot food, photocopier, and more!
FamilyMart Oikeyamanouchi
18-1 Yamanouchi Miyawakichō
A 24-hour convenience store with food, drinks, alcohol, toiletries, an ATM, hot food, photocopier, and more!
A 24-hour convenience store with food, drinks, alcohol, toiletries, an ATM, hot food, photocopier, and more!
FamilyMart Sai-Taishimichi
30-1 Nishinokyō Kitatsuboichō
A 24-hour convenience store with food, drinks, alcohol, toiletries, an ATM, hot food, photocopier, and more!
Mister Donut, Starbucks, Aeon supermarket, a 100yen shop, UniQlo clothing store, plus a few others. Also has a great value food court with delicious Japanese food- we recommend the curry udon!
22 locals recommend
Kyoto Family
Yamanouchi Ikejirichō Ukyo Ward
22 locals recommend
Mister Donut, Starbucks, Aeon supermarket, a 100yen shop, UniQlo clothing store, plus a few others. Also has a great value food court with delicious Japanese food- we recommend the curry udon!
A small shopping centre with a bakery, cinema, hairdressers, and more. http://www.e-bivi.com/nijyo/index.html
98 locals recommend
BiVi Nijo
107 Nishinokyō Toganoochō
98 locals recommend
A small shopping centre with a bakery, cinema, hairdressers, and more. http://www.e-bivi.com/nijyo/index.html

Food Scene

A cute little sweets and salads cafe with an inviting outdoor garden area. Grab a meal at lunchtime and enjoy the all-you-can-eat bread bar! http://www.tentationdange.com/top.html
8 locals recommend
タンタシオン・ダンジュ 太子道店
Uzumasa Yasui Fujinokicho Ukyo Ward
8 locals recommend
A cute little sweets and salads cafe with an inviting outdoor garden area. Grab a meal at lunchtime and enjoy the all-you-can-eat bread bar! http://www.tentationdange.com/top.html
A yummy, authentic Indian and Nepalese restaurant run by friendly people. Open for lunch and dinner.
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104 Nishinokyō Kitatsuboichō
A yummy, authentic Indian and Nepalese restaurant run by friendly people. Open for lunch and dinner.
For when you're all sushi'd out!
McDonald's Kadonooji Shijo
3-25 Yamanouchi Nishiurachō
For when you're all sushi'd out!
For cheap and cheerful 'kaiten zushi'- conveyor belt sushi. Very popular, you may need to wait for a table.
12 locals recommend
くら寿司 京都外大前店
14-3 Yamanouchi Ikejirichō
12 locals recommend
For cheap and cheerful 'kaiten zushi'- conveyor belt sushi. Very popular, you may need to wait for a table.
A typical Japanese izakaya specialising in sushi, kushiyaki (food on skewers) and good value lunch sets. Highly recommended by past guests, just look for the tall, red, traditional-looking building.
Den Shichi
4-1 Saiintatsumichō
A typical Japanese izakaya specialising in sushi, kushiyaki (food on skewers) and good value lunch sets. Highly recommended by past guests, just look for the tall, red, traditional-looking building.
The streets around Saiin station have many cafes, restaurants and bars to explore.
114 locals recommend
Saiin Station
38-1 西院高山寺町
114 locals recommend
The streets around Saiin station have many cafes, restaurants and bars to explore.
Want a truly local Japanese experience? This little side-street has a few typical Japanese bars, cafes and izakayas. Not many are open during the day, so come for dinner one night.
Saiinkozanjicho
Want a truly local Japanese experience? This little side-street has a few typical Japanese bars, cafes and izakayas. Not many are open during the day, so come for dinner one night.
Japan's world-famous fast food burger restaurant! http://mos.jp/?_ga=1.195652844.1167697170.1429097211
7 locals recommend
Mos Burger Saiin
17 Saiinsanzōchō
7 locals recommend
Japan's world-famous fast food burger restaurant! http://mos.jp/?_ga=1.195652844.1167697170.1429097211
For cheap and cheerful 'kaiten zushi'- conveyor belt sushi. Very popular, you may need to wait for a table.
81 locals recommend
Kurasushi Nijo
Nishinokyo Higashigekkocho-22 Nakagyo Ward
81 locals recommend
For cheap and cheerful 'kaiten zushi'- conveyor belt sushi. Very popular, you may need to wait for a table.
For something a little fancier than usual, try this Italian-French restaurant in a renovated machiya. Open for lunch! http://www.animo-kyoto.com/index.html
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For something a little fancier than usual, try this Italian-French restaurant in a renovated machiya. Open for lunch! http://www.animo-kyoto.com/index.html