Guidebook for Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
Essentials
A small supermarket carrying everything from bread, fruits & veg, meat, fish, ready-to-eat deli items, beer, wine, and you name it!
110 Rokurochō
A small supermarket carrying everything from bread, fruits & veg, meat, fish, ready-to-eat deli items, beer, wine, and you name it!
Food Scene
A tiny family operated eatery serving the best French Italian dishes. Great wine collection as well!
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A tiny family operated eatery serving the best French Italian dishes. Great wine collection as well!
Groovy cafe by the river with great coffees, drinks and snacks. Owner/manager is an ex Apple designer.
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798-1 NishihashizumechōGroovy cafe by the river with great coffees, drinks and snacks. Owner/manager is an ex Apple designer.
Shopping
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Operated by Gibli Studio. Amazing selection of Gibli products for all Gibli fans!
Kanshundo Main Store
292-2 KamihoritsumechōFamous Japanese sweets shop with 100s of years of history.
Sightseeing
UNESCO listed world heritage site. Probably the most popular destination for all travellers to Kyoto.
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Kiyomizu-dera-templet
UNESCO listed world heritage site. Probably the most popular destination for all travellers to Kyoto.
Rengeoin Sanjusangendo
657 SanjūsangendōmawariBreathtaking display of Buddha images indoor.
Needless to say, the largest Geisha district of all 7 in Kyoto. Used for movies, magazines, commercials, and all!
508 lokale anbefaler
Gion
Higashiyama WardNeedless to say, the largest Geisha district of all 7 in Kyoto. Used for movies, magazines, commercials, and all!
The only castle in the city of Kyoto. http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/visitkyoto/en/theme/sites/shrines/w_heritage/17/
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Nijo Slot
541 NijōjōchōThe only castle in the city of Kyoto. http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/visitkyoto/en/theme/sites/shrines/w_heritage/17/
http://www.thestar.com/life/travel/2010/02/13/romance_rocks_at_kyotos_jishu_shrine.html
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Jishu-Jinja Shrine
1-chōme-317 Kiyomizuhttp://www.thestar.com/life/travel/2010/02/13/romance_rocks_at_kyotos_jishu_shrine.html
A large shrine with a grand Maruyama Park on its back ground. Geishas and Maikos frequent this shrine.
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Yasaka-helligdommen
625 Gionmachi KitagawaA large shrine with a grand Maruyama Park on its back ground. Geishas and Maikos frequent this shrine.
A narrow street full of food shops and stalls. All kinds of food items especially the Kyoto foods are on display. Fun to visit and have lunch at one of many restaurants and cafes!
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Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardA narrow street full of food shops and stalls. All kinds of food items especially the Kyoto foods are on display. Fun to visit and have lunch at one of many restaurants and cafes!
Arts & Culture
The geisha cultural centre. A digest of Kyoto arts including the geisha dance is performed every night. http://www.kyoto-gioncorner.com/global/en.html
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GION NITI
570-8 Gionmachi MinamigawaThe geisha cultural centre. A digest of Kyoto arts including the geisha dance is performed every night. http://www.kyoto-gioncorner.com/global/en.html
Kyoto International Manga Museum
452 KinbukichōAll about Manga!!
Entertainment & Activities
Super kid friendly restaurant with Ninja theme throughout.
Food is just ok, but fun to visit with the kids!
http://www.ninja-kyoto.co.jp/
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NINJA KYOTO
583-2 NakanochōSuper kid friendly restaurant with Ninja theme throughout.
Food is just ok, but fun to visit with the kids!
http://www.ninja-kyoto.co.jp/