Guidebook for Higashiyama-ku, Kyōto-shi
Food Scene
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87-5 HoshinochōOne of the best coffee stand in Kyoto.
A coffee / Bar belongs to a hostel be loved by worldwide travelers
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Len Kyoto Kawaramachi
709-3 UematsuchōA coffee / Bar belongs to a hostel be loved by worldwide travelers
Moshimoya
Nishihashizumechō Shimogyo WardDishes / Sake made from local produce
Nishiki Market (錦市場, Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen", this lively retail market specializes in all things food related, like fresh seafood, produce, knives and cookware, and is a great place to find seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties, such as Japanese sweets, pickles, dried seafood and sushi.
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Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardNishiki Market (錦市場, Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen", this lively retail market specializes in all things food related, like fresh seafood, produce, knives and cookware, and is a great place to find seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties, such as Japanese sweets, pickles, dried seafood and sushi.
Drinks & Nightlife
Magical space to enjoy cocktail after climbing up the stairs
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L'Escamoteur
Saitocho-138-9 Shimogyo WardMagical space to enjoy cocktail after climbing up the stairs
Pontocho (先斗町, Pontochō) is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas. It is a narrow alley running from Shijo-dori to Sanjo-dori, one block west of Kamogawa River. The alley is packed with restaurants on both sides offering a wide range of dining options.
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Pontocho Area
Kashiwayacho Nakagyo WardPontocho (先斗町, Pontochō) is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas. It is a narrow alley running from Shijo-dori to Sanjo-dori, one block west of Kamogawa River. The alley is packed with restaurants on both sides offering a wide range of dining options.
Kiyamachi, Kyoto's biggest nightlife spot, is a one kilometre stretch running parallel to the central Kamo River between two main boulevards, Sanjō and Shijō. On one side of the narrow street, slick-fronted concept restaurants promise cheap drinks and no cover charge. On the other, a shallow, tree-lined canal is laced by arched bridges. It sounds romantic, but the strip is nothing in comparison to Ponto-chō, just one block over.
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Kiyamachi Dori
Shimokorikicho Nakagyo WardKiyamachi, Kyoto's biggest nightlife spot, is a one kilometre stretch running parallel to the central Kamo River between two main boulevards, Sanjō and Shijō. On one side of the narrow street, slick-fronted concept restaurants promise cheap drinks and no cover charge. On the other, a shallow, tree-lined canal is laced by arched bridges. It sounds romantic, but the strip is nothing in comparison to Ponto-chō, just one block over.
Parks & Nature
Symbolical Kamo river where Kyoto citizens chill out with seasonal changes to enjoy cherry blossom or autumn leaves. Along Kamo river is good for running and cycling. You can escapefrom the crowds of the down town area and tourist place. Especially northern side from Demachiyanagi station is good for relaxing and chilling.
Kamo River
Symbolical Kamo river where Kyoto citizens chill out with seasonal changes to enjoy cherry blossom or autumn leaves. Along Kamo river is good for running and cycling. You can escapefrom the crowds of the down town area and tourist place. Especially northern side from Demachiyanagi station is good for relaxing and chilling.
A public park next to Yasaka Shrine in the Higashiyama District. In the first half of April, the cherry trees are in full bloom
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Parco Maruyama
Maruyamachō Higashiyama WardA public park next to Yasaka Shrine in the Higashiyama District. In the first half of April, the cherry trees are in full bloom
Shopping
Ajiki alley is over 100-year-old connected Japanese houses where young artists live while creating works. Various things are sold here, from custom-made hats and shoes to bread. The business date and time will differ depending on the store.
Ajikiroji
Yamashirochō Higashiyama WardAjiki alley is over 100-year-old connected Japanese houses where young artists live while creating works. Various things are sold here, from custom-made hats and shoes to bread. The business date and time will differ depending on the store.
Essentials
Fresco Higashiyama Yasui
72 TamamizuchōSupermarket open for 24 hours
Local supermarket, good quality for Bento box / sashimi / prepared food
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Happy Rokuhara
110 RokurochōLocal supermarket, good quality for Bento box / sashimi / prepared food
FamilyMart Togo-Higashiyama-Yasui
下弁天町-52 東山区Sightseeing
One of the oldest Zen temples built in 1202 with peaceful zen garden / the famous Dragon painting over the ceiling or Fujin-Raijin painting
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Tempio Kennin-ji Hatto
584 KomatsuchōOne of the oldest Zen temples built in 1202 with peaceful zen garden / the famous Dragon painting over the ceiling or Fujin-Raijin painting
The main street of Gion. Hanamikoji Dori is a street not to be missed, especially in the evening when it looks beautiful when the lanterns are lit up. We were hoping to catch a glimpse of a Geisha here and we thought we were lucky
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Strada Hanamikoji
Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama WardThe main street of Gion. Hanamikoji Dori is a street not to be missed, especially in the evening when it looks beautiful when the lanterns are lit up. We were hoping to catch a glimpse of a Geisha here and we thought we were lucky
Sannenzaka and Ninenzakaare two of Kyoto's most attractive streets, a pair of gently sloping lanes that lead down from Kiyomizu-dera Temple toward Nene-no-Michi Lane. Lined with beautifully restored traditional shophouses and blissfully free of the overhead power lines that mar the rest of Kyoto
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Nineizaka (Ninenzaka)
桝屋町-清水-2 東山区Sannenzaka and Ninenzakaare two of Kyoto's most attractive streets, a pair of gently sloping lanes that lead down from Kiyomizu-dera Temple toward Nene-no-Michi Lane. Lined with beautifully restored traditional shophouses and blissfully free of the overhead power lines that mar the rest of Kyoto
Sannenzaka and Ninenzakaare two of Kyoto's most attractive streets, a pair of gently sloping lanes that lead down from Kiyomizu-dera Temple toward Nene-no-Michi Lane. Lined with beautifully restored traditional shophouses and blissfully free of the overhead power lines that mar the rest of Kyoto
Sannenzaka
Sannenzaka and Ninenzakaare two of Kyoto's most attractive streets, a pair of gently sloping lanes that lead down from Kiyomizu-dera Temple toward Nene-no-Michi Lane. Lined with beautifully restored traditional shophouses and blissfully free of the overhead power lines that mar the rest of Kyoto
Kodaiji (高台寺, Kōdaiji) is an outstanding temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama District. It was established in 1606 in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of Japan's greatest historical figures
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Kōdai-ji
526 ShimokawarachōKodaiji (高台寺, Kōdaiji) is an outstanding temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama District. It was established in 1606 in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of Japan's greatest historical figures
Located in Gion, Yasaka Shrine is a spiritual spot for romantic blessings and is bustling with tourists all year
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Santuario Yasaka
625 Gionmachi KitagawaLocated in Gion, Yasaka Shrine is a spiritual spot for romantic blessings and is bustling with tourists all year
Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto's most popular and most enjoyable temples. It may not be a tranquil refuge, but it represents the favoured expression of faith in Japan. It was built at the end of the 8th century. The main hall was constructed in the 17th century, and is famous for its location overhanging a cliff. The platform of the main hall, which is supported by 139 giant pillars, affords a spectacular view of the town of Kyoto. It is designated a National Treasure.
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Tempio Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto's most popular and most enjoyable temples. It may not be a tranquil refuge, but it represents the favoured expression of faith in Japan. It was built at the end of the 8th century. The main hall was constructed in the 17th century, and is famous for its location overhanging a cliff. The platform of the main hall, which is supported by 139 giant pillars, affords a spectacular view of the town of Kyoto. It is designated a National Treasure.
Everything Else
The Higashiyama District is one of the city's best preserved historic districts. It is a great place to experience traditional old Kyoto, especially between Kiyomizudera and Yasaka Shrine
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Higashiyama Ward
The Higashiyama District is one of the city's best preserved historic districts. It is a great place to experience traditional old Kyoto, especially between Kiyomizudera and Yasaka Shrine
The shopping area along Shijo Street is centered around the intersection of Shijo and Kawaramachi streets where you will find the Takashimaya and Marui department stores. A Daimaru department store, as well as high end fashion brands like Louis Vuitton, stand nearby. If you continue along Shijo Street across the Kamo River toward Yasaka Shrine, the large stores give way to smaller shops selling fashion and Kyoto specialty foods and crafts.
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Shijokawaramachi Bus Stop station
Shinchō Shimogyo WardThe shopping area along Shijo Street is centered around the intersection of Shijo and Kawaramachi streets where you will find the Takashimaya and Marui department stores. A Daimaru department store, as well as high end fashion brands like Louis Vuitton, stand nearby. If you continue along Shijo Street across the Kamo River toward Yasaka Shrine, the large stores give way to smaller shops selling fashion and Kyoto specialty foods and crafts.