Guidebook for Kyoto
Entertainment & Activities
Tenzan No Yu Onsen (hot springs) bath https://goo.gl/TePIOy (map url) Nearest station is Arisugawa (tram line). Information on proper onsen procedure: http://www.kyotoguide.com/ver2/thismonth/onsen-hot-spa10.html
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Sagano Onsen Tenzan-no-yu
Saganomiyanomotochō Ukyo WardTenzan No Yu Onsen (hot springs) bath https://goo.gl/TePIOy (map url) Nearest station is Arisugawa (tram line). Information on proper onsen procedure: http://www.kyotoguide.com/ver2/thismonth/onsen-hot-spa10.html
Shopping
Yamaya Hanazono
2-3 HanazonokitsujiminamichōImport packaged food and drink items
"Better Days" Second-hand shop with a variety of Japanese items and antiques. https://goo.gl/wZnwUj
リサイクルショップ★ベターデイズ
"Better Days" Second-hand shop with a variety of Japanese items and antiques. https://goo.gl/wZnwUj
"Hand to Hand" Second-hand shop with stacks and stacks of Japanese items, dishes, and antiques. https://goo.gl/w8lxjJ
リサイクルショップハンドトゥハンド
"Hand to Hand" Second-hand shop with stacks and stacks of Japanese items, dishes, and antiques. https://goo.gl/w8lxjJ
"Recycle Kingdom thrift store...clothing, dishes, and other inexpensive second-hand Japanese items. 京都古着王国 京都西院店 https://goo.gl/uEcFDd
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"Recycle Kingdom thrift store...clothing, dishes, and other inexpensive second-hand Japanese items. 京都古着王国 京都西院店 https://goo.gl/uEcFDd
Sain Recycle shop...Second hand store with some antiques and dish sets. https://goo.gl/2Eiq4L
52 Saiinhitsujisaruchō
Sain Recycle shop...Second hand store with some antiques and dish sets. https://goo.gl/2Eiq4L
アーカスサーカス
"Arcus Circus" Second-hand store...lots of nice dish and tea sets. https://goo.gl/0w9zzO
"Kyoto Family" Shopping center. Includes grocery store, department store, Uniqlo, food court, Daiso 100 yen store, and many other shops. https://goo.gl/LshgHR (map url)
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Kyoto Family
Yamanouchi Ikejirichō Ukyo Ward"Kyoto Family" Shopping center. Includes grocery store, department store, Uniqlo, food court, Daiso 100 yen store, and many other shops. https://goo.gl/LshgHR (map url)
フレッツ西院店
60-1 Saiinhigashikaigawachō"Flets" 100 yen store. Many low cost items. https://goo.gl/HFw5se (map url)
Big second hand store, including brand items, dishes, clothing (kimono/yukata), and many other items. https://goo.gl/qqEQp6 (map url)
Kyoto Recycle Kingdom
Big second hand store, including brand items, dishes, clothing (kimono/yukata), and many other items. https://goo.gl/qqEQp6 (map url)
Sightseeing
Large flea market on the 25th of every month.
http://kitanotenmangu.or.jp/english/
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Santuario di Kitano Tenmangū
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardLarge flea market on the 25th of every month.
http://kitanotenmangu.or.jp/english/
Everything Else
Beautiful gardens; Reserve for Shojin Ryori Vegan temple food http://eng.trip.kyoto.jp/spot/db/myoshinji-daishininshukubo/ ; Offers meditation classes in English http://www.shunkoin.com/direction.html
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Tempio Myoshinji
花園妙心寺町-64 右京区Beautiful gardens; Reserve for Shojin Ryori Vegan temple food http://eng.trip.kyoto.jp/spot/db/myoshinji-daishininshukubo/ ; Offers meditation classes in English http://www.shunkoin.com/direction.html
Nearby clinic specializing in ears, nose, and throat. Doctor can speak some English. Good for cold treatment. https://goo.gl/QrbcS6 (map url)
おおにし耳鼻咽喉科クリニック
Nearby clinic specializing in ears, nose, and throat. Doctor can speak some English. Good for cold treatment. https://goo.gl/QrbcS6 (map url)
Information center for foreigners living in Kyoto. https://goo.gl/5tvuDe (map url) website: http://www.kcif.or.jp/en
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Kyoto International Community House
Awadaguchi Toriichō Sakyo WardInformation center for foreigners living in Kyoto. https://goo.gl/5tvuDe (map url) website: http://www.kcif.or.jp/en
Hospital for general health issues. Doctors can speak some English. https://goo.gl/abu7NI (map url) Website: http://www.saikyohp.com/
西京病院
39-1 SaiinkitayakakechōHospital for general health issues. Doctors can speak some English. https://goo.gl/abu7NI (map url) Website: http://www.saikyohp.com/
Food Scene
Little Heaven vegan restaurant...Excellently prepared and presented course dinners, including vegan sushi. Lunch menu simple, but also very well prepared. By reservation only (English OK) http://ikuranet.chu.jp/heaven/
Reviews at http://www.happycow.net/reviews/little-heaven-kyoto-52487
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Little Heaven
8-29 SaganohirakichōLittle Heaven vegan restaurant...Excellently prepared and presented course dinners, including vegan sushi. Lunch menu simple, but also very well prepared. By reservation only (English OK) http://ikuranet.chu.jp/heaven/
Reviews at http://www.happycow.net/reviews/little-heaven-kyoto-52487
Starbucks. Free wifi. https://goo.gl/HFw5se (map url) Register for free wifi in advance at: http://starbucks.wi2.co.jp/sp/sma_index_en.html
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Starbucks
8-2 Yamanouchi IkejirichōStarbucks. Free wifi. https://goo.gl/HFw5se (map url) Register for free wifi in advance at: http://starbucks.wi2.co.jp/sp/sma_index_en.html
Essentials
First floor grocery and deli, middle floor clothing, top floor books, home goods, 100 yen store and restaurants. Open until 9pm https://goo.gl/UDpPFd
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Life Uzumasa
太秦安井池田町-6 右京区First floor grocery and deli, middle floor clothing, top floor books, home goods, 100 yen store and restaurants. Open until 9pm https://goo.gl/UDpPFd
Matsumoto Supermarket. One floor grocery store with prepared foods section. Postal ATM. Carries soy ice cream and soy yogurt. Open until 11pm. https://goo.gl/NeepSc
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SupermarketMatsumoto Nishikojishop
3-1 Nishinokyō KuwabarachōMatsumoto Supermarket. One floor grocery store with prepared foods section. Postal ATM. Carries soy ice cream and soy yogurt. Open until 11pm. https://goo.gl/NeepSc
"Sunday" Discount supermarket. Low cost food, including 18 yen bags of cooked noodles, fresh vegetables, packaged foods, and drinks. Not only open on Sunday :-) https://goo.gl/kRqQ8G
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Sundi
41-2 Hanazonoimachi"Sunday" Discount supermarket. Low cost food, including 18 yen bags of cooked noodles, fresh vegetables, packaged foods, and drinks. Not only open on Sunday :-) https://goo.gl/kRqQ8G
Gyomu Super. Discount supermarket chain with groceries and drinks. Very good prices on fresh fruits and vegetables, along with a large assortment of frozen foods. https://goo.gl/TocYZt
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Gyomu Super Uzumasa
常盤仲之町-3 右京区Gyomu Super. Discount supermarket chain with groceries and drinks. Very good prices on fresh fruits and vegetables, along with a large assortment of frozen foods. https://goo.gl/TocYZt
"Friendmart" supermarket. Has organic vegetables, prepared foods, and inexpensive packets of noodles (in cool section). https://goo.gl/LWqXaW (map url)
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"Friendmart" supermarket. Has organic vegetables, prepared foods, and inexpensive packets of noodles (in cool section). https://goo.gl/LWqXaW (map url)
Getting Around
JR, Sagano Line, express station (all trains stop here). 3rd stop from Kyoto on the local line, 2nd on the express. https://goo.gl/hKk7Sr (map url)
Check schedule by entering station name, along with destination station name, at http://www.hyperdia.com/
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Emmachi Station
42-1 西ノ京円町JR, Sagano Line, express station (all trains stop here). 3rd stop from Kyoto on the local line, 2nd on the express. https://goo.gl/hKk7Sr (map url)
Check schedule by entering station name, along with destination station name, at http://www.hyperdia.com/
Arisugawa Station
Saganokaminokichō Ukyo WardNearest tram station to Tenzan No Yu Onsen (hot springs bath).
Nearest subway station to house, on the Tozai line. Can be taken directly to Sanjo Keihan station. https://goo.gl/mYpi4d (map url)
Check schedule by entering station name, along with destination station name, at http://www.hyperdia.com/
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Uzumasa Tenjingawa Sta. station
Uzumasa Shimokeibuchō Ukyo WardNearest subway station to house, on the Tozai line. Can be taken directly to Sanjo Keihan station. https://goo.gl/mYpi4d (map url)
Check schedule by entering station name, along with destination station name, at http://www.hyperdia.com/
Nearest tram station for going to Arashiyama or Tenzan No Yu Onsen (hot springs bath). Can also be taken to Shijo Omiya, in the opposite direction. https://goo.gl/Av05gK (map url)
Check schedule by entering station name, along with destination station name, at http://www.hyperdia.com/
Randen-Tenjingawa Station
Uzumasa Shimokeibuchō Ukyo WardNearest tram station for going to Arashiyama or Tenzan No Yu Onsen (hot springs bath). Can also be taken to Shijo Omiya, in the opposite direction. https://goo.gl/Av05gK (map url)
Check schedule by entering station name, along with destination station name, at http://www.hyperdia.com/
Taxi service with some English communication ability. Shuttle service from Kansai Airport and Osaka Airport to Kyoto address can be pre-arranged for around ¥3,500 per person. Reservations for service within Kyoto can be made as well. Information and revervations at: http://www.mktaxi-japan.com/
MK "Skygateshuttle" Counter
Taxi service with some English communication ability. Shuttle service from Kansai Airport and Osaka Airport to Kyoto address can be pre-arranged for around ¥3,500 per person. Reservations for service within Kyoto can be made as well. Information and revervations at: http://www.mktaxi-japan.com/