Arashiyama Miffy Sakura Kitchen
Miffy Kitchen is a restaurant that offers "happy times" that start with the kitchen. We have a wide selection of items, including kitchen goods and sweets that are perfect for souvenirs and gifts. We also sell freshly baked bread from Miffy Bakery, such as "Miffy Anpan," as well as long-lasting bake...
Nakamura Tokichi Honten
Its history dates back to 1819, the second year of the Bunsei era, when the parents of the first Nakamura Tokichi met. The first Nakamura Tokichi's father, Rokubei, was born to Kyubei, a sheet metal worker in Fushimi, but was adopted by thatched roof craftsman Konakamura Rokuemon at an early age, an...
Gion Unagi Kawato
Located just off Hanamikoji, this restaurant is an elegant place that makes use of the atmosphere of a former traditional ryokan (Japanese inn). The view of the tsuboniwa garden from the seats is filled with light, and a peaceful time flows through the restaurant, making you forget the bustle of the...
Handmade Udon Kendonya
☆Udon The udon chef mixes two kinds of flour, forms the noodles after the consistency is perfect, and finally cooks the newly-formed noodles in a pressure cooker ☆Soup We use a copious amount of dried bonito and kelp to make the soup. Our soup contains no chemical seasoning. ☆Kendonya's Owner He wor...
Go-ō-jinja Shrine
The shrine worships an official from the Nara period, Kiyomaro Wakeno, who contributed to the founding of the ancient capital of Kyoto. His statue was originally enshrined in the grounds of Jingo Temple in the Rakusei area of Mt. Takao, but it was moved in 1866 to its current location in front of th...
Nishiki Tenmagu Shrine
Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Tenjin. Despite its small size, Nishiki Tenmangū sees a lot of foot traffic from the many people who come to sample the local cuisine and shopping in Nishiki Market, and it is considered one of the preeminent Tenjin shrines. Easily spotted by the many softly glow...
KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA at GION KIYOMIZU
How is the tea ceremony performed at Maikoya? The tea ceremony begins by being welcomed into the tea room by the host, also called the "teishu", where the tools and utensils are laid out ready to be used for the ritual. While everyone is expected to sit on the tatami mats arranged on the floor, wood...
WAGYU TEMPURA TEN NO MESHHI
An uplifting moment at The Tempura Entertainment Everything is exquisite, heavenly - Experience the Thrill of "Tempura-tainment"- “Ten no Meshi” - where every dish is top-tier Tempura's specialties -Our passion for tempura- Tempura brings out the flavor of the ingredients by deep frying them. We use...
Ninenzaka
Ninenzaka is a cobblestone slope located in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto, renowned for its charming, historical atmosphere. This street, developed from the Muromachi period through the Edo period, is designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Lined with so...
Fujinami Sannenzaka Honten
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Mitarashi dumplings, freshly baked unbaked dumplings with hot sauce, are characterized by their light sweetness. Sprinkled with soybean flour to taste, they are even more savory. Try it with the cool green tea Rakusui, which spreads the flavor of high-quality matcha green tea.
Sannenzaka
Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka Slopes are two charming, historic streets in Kyoto, offering a step back to a more traditional Japan. These stone-paved paths wind through the heart of the city's old Higashiyama district, lined with beautifully preserved machiya (traditional wooden townhouses) that now serv...
Sanjūsangendō Temple
Officially called Rengeo-in, it is an ancient temple of the Tendai sect. The main hall, rebuilt in the Kamakura period, is a long hall stretching about 120 meters from north to south and is designated as a national treasure. All of the Buddhas enshrined there, including the principal image, the Thou...
Shōseien Garden
The History of Shosei-en Shosei-en is an outlying temple grounds (annex) of Higashi Honganji Temple.真宗本廟Newspaper Shosei-en Garden was founded when the 13th head priest of Higashi Honganji Temple received a donation of land from the third shogun, Tokugawa Iemitsu, and began developing the land a...
Yokai (Monster) Street
In Japanese folklore, yokai are feared and renowned. Most of the legends are used to scare children into doing their chores or being kind to each other. This is why you will sometimes see “monsters” made out of old broomsticks, or other household items. Make sure to sweep the house or the broom mons...
DEN
Kyoto Kamo Soba Tada (Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) was opened by Mr. Shibata, the owner of the restaurant, who has been involved in various types of restaurants such as standing izakaya bars and karaoke bars, with the idea of creating a restaurant that customers visiting Kyoto would enj...
Gohan Ya Isshin Kyoto
Gohan-ya Isshin Kyoto is a Japanese izakaya known for its calm atmosphere and stylish dishes. The dishes utilizing seasonal vegetables and fish are not only visually stunning but also deeply flavorful. The clay pot-cooked sea bream rice and tender braised pork belly are particularly renowned. With a...
Menya Yuko
It all began with an encounter at a ramen shop in Osaka. Together with friends we met during our training, we opened "Menya Yuko" in Karasuma Oike in order to make a name for ourselves in Kyoto. The owner believes that "staff are not employees, but friends," so we named the shop after the manager, n...
Demachi Futaba
Demachi Futaba is an about 200 years old, extremely popular traditional sweets shop near Demachi-yanagi Station in Kyoto. In fact it is so famous and popular that there are long waiting-lines every day. But don't shy away from the line, your patience will definitely be rewarded! Demachi Futaba was f...
Hikiniku to Come
The best hamburger Steke is "freshly made." Therefore, we want to create a restaurant worldwide that can deliver the freshly made moment.' This is the concept behind 'Hikiniku to Come. Every morning, we grind 100% beef in the store, grill it over charcoal right in front of our customers, and serve i...
Chururu
Cozy spot for authentic Japanese udon and small bites. Tucked away in a quiet corner, this family-style eatery serves up comforting bowls of udon noodles alongside crispy fried shrimp and pillowy dumplings. Perfect for a low-key lunch or satisfying noodle craving.
Kichi Kichi
The passion of the menu, It mixed with bitter sweets and different taste levels Demigrass Sauce. Motokichi special creamy soy sauce(Vegetarians available). Also we have special show of cutting off the omurice. Amazing fry pan skillsand not good at Englishare the charms of Kichikichi’s omurice.
Fujinami
The beloved dango of Kyoto Fujinami's dango, which was born in Kyoto, continues to preserve the taste that Kyoto people prefer. In addition to carefully selecting ingredients, we also cherish traditional manufacturing methods. Freshly made on the spot At Fujinami, we serve freshly made dango on the...
Kumonocha Cafe
Enjoy the Arashiyama store's exclusive menu in a green space reminiscent of the bamboo forests of Arashiyama. You can also come dressed in a kimono or yukata. The concept of Kumo no Cha Cafe is "Relaxing Tea in Kyoto". The signature dish is the extremely popular "Kumo no Mousse" with its cute fluffy...
Amam Dakotan Kyoto
Established in 2018, amam dacotan is a popular bakery with its first store in Fukuoka and second store in Omotesando, Tokyo. This fall, six years after its establishment, a new store [amam dacotan Kyoto] (Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) opened for the first time in the Kansai region and th...
Okazaki-jinja
Okazaki-jinja is a Shinto shrine located on Marutamachi-dori avenue, in Okazaki district in the east of Kyoto. Initially named Higashi-Tenno, it was built in the early Heian Period (794 - 1185) to ensure protection for the Emperor and the capital Heian-kyo. This old shrine is nowadays famous for its...
Heian Shrine
Heian Shrine (平安神宮, Heian Jingū) has a relatively short history, dating back just over a hundred years to 1895. The shrine was built on the occasion of the 1100th anniversary of the capital's foundation in Kyoto and is dedicated to the spirits of the first and last emperors who reigned from the...
Shinnyodo
Shinnyodo (真如堂, Shinnyodō) is a temple of the Tendai Sect, established in 984 by a priest from the important Enryakuji Temple. Off the beaten tracks of Kyoto, Shinnyodo is a beautiful autumn color spot which provides lovely fall colors usually around late November, but yet remains relatively less...
Philosopher's Path
The Philosopher's Path (哲学の道, Tetsugaku no michi) is a pleasant stone path through the northern part of Kyoto's Higashiyama district. The path follows a canal which is lined by hundreds of cherry trees. Usually in early April these trees explode with color, making this one of the city's most pop...
Maruyama Park
Maruyama Park (円山公園, Maruyama Kōen) is a public park next to Yasaka Shrine in the Higashiyama District. In the first half of April, when the cherry trees are in full bloom, the park becomes Kyoto's most popular and most crowded spot for cherry blossom viewing parties (hanami). The centerpiece of...
Yasaka Pagoda
Yasaka Pagoda, the last remnant of Hokanji Temple, is one of the most visible and recognizable landmarks in the district. The interior of the pagoda is occasionally open to visitors, which is a rare opportunity as most pagoda can only be viewed from the outside.
Higashiyama District
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The Higashiyama District (東山) along the lower slopes of Kyoto's eastern mountains 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, where the narrow lanes, wooden buildings and traditi...
Toji Temple
Toji Temple (東寺, Tōji), literally "East Temple", was founded at the beginning of the Heian Period just after the capital was moved to Kyoto in the late 700s. The large temple, together with its now defunct sister temple Saiji ("West Temple"), flanked the south entrance to the city and served as th...
Tofukuji Temple
Tofukuji (東福寺, Tōfukuji) is a large Zen temple in southeastern Kyoto, which is particularly famous for its spectacular autumn colors. The temple was founded in 1236 by the powerful Fujiwara clan. Its name is a combination of the names of two great temples in Nara that were also associated with th...
Ryoanji Temp
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Ryoanji Temple (龍安寺, Ryōanji) is the site of Japan's most famous rock garden. Originally an aristocrat's villa during the Heian Period, the site was converted into a Zen temple in 1450 and belongs to the Myoshinji school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, whose head temple stands just a kilomete...
Ninnaji
Ninnaji (仁和寺) is one of Kyoto's great temples that are listed as World Heritage Sites. It is the head temple of the Omuro School of the Shingon sect of Buddhism and was founded in 888 by the reigning emperor. Over many centuries, a member of the Imperial Family used to serve as head priest, and t...
Kodaiji Temple
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, by Hideyoshi's wife Nene who is also enshrined at the temple. Kodaiji belongs to the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism...
Kiyomizudera Temple
Kiyomizudera (清水寺, literally "Pure Water Temple") is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It was founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto and derives its name from the fall's waters. The temple was originally associated with the Hosso sect, one o...
Eikando
Eikando (永観堂, Eikandō), formally known as Zenrinji Temple, belongs to the Jodo sect of Japanese Buddhism. Located north of Nanzenji, Eikando is very famous for its autumn colors and the evening illuminations that take place in fall. The temple has a long history, and there are a variety of buildi...
Daigoji
Daigoji (醍醐寺) is an important temple of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism and a World Heritage Site. The large temple complex stands southeast of central Kyoto and includes an entire mountainside. The main temple grounds are located at the base of the mountain and are connected via a hiking t...
Byodoin Temple
Byodoin Temple (平等院, Byōdōin) is a striking example of Buddhist Pure Land (Jodo) architecture. Together with its garden, the temple represents the Pure Land Paradise and was influential on later temple construction. Byodoin was initially built in 998 as a countryside retreat villa for the powerfu...
Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社, Yasaka Jinja), also known as Gion Shrine, is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. Founded over 1350 years ago, the shrine is located between the popular Gion and Higashiyama districts and is often visited by tourists walking between the two. The shrine's main hall combin...
Pontocho (先斗町, Pontochō)
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 from inexpensive yakitori to tradition...
Kyoto Tower
Standing 131 meters tall just across from Kyoto Station, Kyoto Tower (京都タワー) is Kyoto's tallest structure and a rare modern iconic landmark in the city famous for its ancient temples and shrines. The tower was completed in 1964, the same year as the opening of the shinkansen and the Tokyo Olymp...
Ryoanji Temple
Ryoanji Temple (龍安寺, Ryōanji) is the site of Japan's most famous rock garden. Originally an aristocrat's villa during the Heian Period, the site was converted into a Zen temple in 1450 and belongs to the Myoshinji school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, whose head temple stands just a kilomete...
Sanjusangendo
Sanjusangendo (三十三間堂, Sanjūsangendō) is the popular name for Rengeo-in, a temple in eastern Kyoto which is famous for its 1001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The temple was founded in 1164 and rebuilt a century later after the original structure had been destroyed in a fire. Measuring...
Ginkakuji
Ginkakuji (銀閣寺, Silver Pavilion) is a Zen temple along Kyoto's eastern mountains (Higashiyama). In 1482, shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa built his retirement villa on the grounds of today's temple, modeled after Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), his grandfather's retirement villa at the base of Kyoto's nort...
Kyoto Imperial Palace
The Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所, Kyōto Gosho) used to be the residence of Japan's Imperial Family until 1868, when the emperor and capital were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. It is located in the spacious Kyoto Imperial Park (京都御苑, Kyōto Gyoen), an attractive park in the center of the city that...
Teramachi Street
Teramachi Street, a vibrant artery coursing through the heart of Kyoto that beautifully marries the city’s rich cultural heritage with contemporary shopping delights. This lively street is more than just a shopping destination; it’s a cultural experience waiting to be explored. As you stroll through...
Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple
The Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple is famous for its 1200 stone statues of rakan, devoted followers of Buddhism, each with a different facial expression. Created relatively recently in the 1980s and early 1990s, the many statues stand across the temple grounds which cover part of a forested mountain slope.
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
The park is located in the Arashiyama mountains, and it takes about ten minutes to hike to the area where dozens of monkeys roam freely. There are also nice views down onto the city.
Arashiyama
Arashiyama (嵐山) is a pleasant, touristy district in the western outskirts of Kyoto. The area has been a popular destination since the Heian Period (794-1185), when nobles would enjoy its natural setting. Arashiyama is particularly popular during the cherry blossom and fall color seasons. The Toget...
Gion
Gion (祇園) is Kyoto's most famous geisha district, located around Shijo Avenue between Yasaka Shrine in the east and the Kamo River in the west. It is filled with shops, restaurants and ochaya (teahouses), where geiko (Kyoto dialect for geisha) and maiko (geiko apprentices) entertain. Gion attracts...
Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle (二条城, Nijōjō) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1868). His grandson Iemitsu completed the castle's palace buildings 23 years later and expanded the castle by adding a five story castle keep. After the Tokugawa Shoguna...
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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Over 1250 years have passed since the foundation of Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Halfway up Mt. Otowa, one of the peaks in Kyoto’s Higashiyama mountain range, stands the temple, to which large numbers of visitors come to pay their respects to Kannon, a deity of great mercy and compassion. For this reason,...
Kinkaku-ji
Its famous Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku)—actually a pagoda made to house the sacred relics of the Buddha—has given this temple the popular name of Kinkaku-ji (“Temple of the Golden Pavilion”), however the official name of this branch temple of the Rinzai-sect Zen temple of Shokoku-ji is Rokuon-ji. The t...
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine (伏見稲荷大社, Fushimi Inari Taisha) is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. The trails lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mount Inari, which st...
MAIKOYA Kyoto
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Experience our award-winning tea ceremonies, where enjoyment meets education! Guided by our expert tea master, you'll not only observe the intricate process but also learn the rich history, tools, and etiquette of the tea ceremony. Immerse yourself in this cultural ritual as you create your own perf...
Nishiki Market
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 pl...