Guidebook for Ukyō-ku, Kyōto-shi
Food Scene
BigBoy Utano
15 UtanonagaochōBig restaurant to eat Western or Japanese foods with reasonable price.
Sightseeing
(Admission fee: 500 yen) Ryoanji Temple is the site of Japan's most famous rock garden, which attracts hundreds of visitors every day. Source: japan-guide
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Ryoan-ji
Ryōanji Goryōnoshitachō(Admission fee: 500 yen) Ryoanji Temple is the site of Japan's most famous rock garden, which attracts hundreds of visitors every day. Source: japan-guide
(Free admission for main ground. Goten: 500 yen.) Goten, the former residence of the head priest is built in the style of an imperial palace. Cherries bloom around mid-April. Source: japan-guide
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Ninna-ji
Omuroōuchi(Free admission for main ground. Goten: 500 yen.) Goten, the former residence of the head priest is built in the style of an imperial palace. Cherries bloom around mid-April. Source: japan-guide
Famous for its plum and maple trees. Flea market on the 25th every month. On Feb 25th, a special tea ceremony is held at the plum grove where you can see geiko (geisha) and maiko. Source: japan-guide
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Santuario di Kitano Tenmangū
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardFamous for its plum and maple trees. Flea market on the 25th every month. On Feb 25th, a special tea ceremony is held at the plum grove where you can see geiko (geisha) and maiko. Source: japan-guide
(Free admission) One of Kyoto's most famous hanami spots, Hirano Shrine is also known for the many varieties of cherry trees found on its grounds. Source: japan-guide
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Santuario di Hirano-jinja
平野宮本町-1 北区(Free admission) One of Kyoto's most famous hanami spots, Hirano Shrine is also known for the many varieties of cherry trees found on its grounds. Source: japan-guide
(Admission fee: 400 yen) Kinkakuji is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Source: japan-guide
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Tempio Kinkaku-ji
Kinkakujichō(Admission fee: 400 yen) Kinkakuji is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Source: japan-guide
Arashiyama is a pleasant, touristy district in the western outskirts of Kyoto. The area has been a popular destination since the Heian Period (794 to 1185). Source: japan-guide
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Arashiyama
Sagatenryuji Tateishicho Ukyo WardArashiyama is a pleasant, touristy district in the western outskirts of Kyoto. The area has been a popular destination since the Heian Period (794 to 1185). Source: japan-guide
(Admission fee: 2,200 yen) Kyoto Studio Park is a film set and theme park in one. It is essentially a small town from the Edo Period. Actual filming takes place occasionally. Source: japan-guide
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Toei Kyoto Studio Park
10 Uzumasa Higashihachiokachō(Admission fee: 2,200 yen) Kyoto Studio Park is a film set and theme park in one. It is essentially a small town from the Edo Period. Actual filming takes place occasionally. Source: japan-guide
Daikakuji is featured in the Tale of Genji, world's first novel. Today, it is one of the best places to still feel the ancient court atmosphere and is often used for filming. Source: japan-guide
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Tempio di Daikakuji
Sagaosawacho-4 Ukyo WardDaikakuji is featured in the Tale of Genji, world's first novel. Today, it is one of the best places to still feel the ancient court atmosphere and is often used for filming. Source: japan-guide
Essentials
Seven-Eleven Convenience Store（セブンイレブン京都福王寺店）
The closest convenience store "Seven-Eleven". It's opening 24 hours and has many kinds of goods and ATM to get Japanese Yen.
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Seven-Eleven Convenience Store（セブンイレブン京都福王寺店）
The closest convenience store "Seven-Eleven". It's opening 24 hours and has many kinds of goods and ATM to get Japanese Yen.
Friend Food supermarket（フレンドフーズ宇多野店）
The closest supermarket. There is a lot of foods, drinks, and so on.
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Friend Food supermarket（フレンドフーズ宇多野店）
The closest supermarket. There is a lot of foods, drinks, and so on.
Getting Around
Bus station "Sampo-ji"（三宝寺バス停）
The closest bus station from the house. It takes about 3 minutes by foot. It can reach directly to Kyoto station, Shijo Karasuma station and so on.
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Bus station "Sampo-ji"（三宝寺バス停）
The closest bus station from the house. It takes about 3 minutes by foot. It can reach directly to Kyoto station, Shijo Karasuma station and so on.