Guidebook for Kyoto

Ayako
Guidebook for Kyoto

Food Scene

Gyukatsu is a kind of deep fried beef. The Gyukatsu is wagyuu (Japanese beef) cooked with bread crumbs and fried in oil. It comes with horse radish and special sauces in Kyoto style. The meat is juicy. It's a different Gyukatsu from other cities because it's more sophisticated kyoto style of cooking! https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d8667035-Reviews-Katsugyu_Kyoto_Ekimae-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gyukatsu Kyoto-katsugyu Kyoto-ekimae
211 Maoyachō
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gyukatsu is a kind of deep fried beef. The Gyukatsu is wagyuu (Japanese beef) cooked with bread crumbs and fried in oil. It comes with horse radish and special sauces in Kyoto style. The meat is juicy. It's a different Gyukatsu from other cities because it's more sophisticated kyoto style of cooking! https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d8667035-Reviews-Katsugyu_Kyoto_Ekimae-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html
Jukusei Beef is a dried and aged beef through special management of temperature and humidity. You can choose any parts and the way of cooking that you desire. Lunch menu is also available. It's a 7 minute walk from the apartment. http://kyotoekimae.ts-corp.co.jp/
熟成焼肉 听(ポンド)
Jukusei Beef is a dried and aged beef through special management of temperature and humidity. You can choose any parts and the way of cooking that you desire. Lunch menu is also available. It's a 7 minute walk from the apartment. http://kyotoekimae.ts-corp.co.jp/
Ramen is a Japanese noodle. Daiichi Asahi is the traditional ramen restaurant in Kyoto. It started about 50 years ago and opens from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. except Thursdays. This ramen's ingredients are from Japanese pork, soy souce, Kujo negi (Kyoto onion) etc. They have kept the same quality and taste over 50 years. You usually have to wait in queue while waiting for your order. https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d3178693-Reviews-Kyoto_Takabashi_Honke_Daiichiasahi-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Honke DaiichiAsahi
845 Higashishiokōji Mukaihatachō
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ramen is a Japanese noodle. Daiichi Asahi is the traditional ramen restaurant in Kyoto. It started about 50 years ago and opens from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. except Thursdays. This ramen's ingredients are from Japanese pork, soy souce, Kujo negi (Kyoto onion) etc. They have kept the same quality and taste over 50 years. You usually have to wait in queue while waiting for your order. https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d3178693-Reviews-Kyoto_Takabashi_Honke_Daiichiasahi-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html
Suishin is IZAKAYA, a Japanese style pub and serves Kyoto local foods. You can enjoy local foods with Sake (Japanese wine), Shouchu (Japanese vodka), Japanese beer and so on. Kyoto local foods are such as Yuba(dried tofu=bean curd), Tofu Dengaku(grilled tofu dressed with sweet miso paste), Kyoto vegetable’s dish etc. http://www.suishin.co.jp/suishin/
Suishin
Suishin is IZAKAYA, a Japanese style pub and serves Kyoto local foods. You can enjoy local foods with Sake (Japanese wine), Shouchu (Japanese vodka), Japanese beer and so on. Kyoto local foods are such as Yuba(dried tofu=bean curd), Tofu Dengaku(grilled tofu dressed with sweet miso paste), Kyoto vegetable’s dish etc. http://www.suishin.co.jp/suishin/
This shop sells Mame-mochi which is a kind of Japanese traditional sweet, a dumpling with sweet beans paste and red beans. The Mame-mochi is one of the most popular sweet in Kyoto. The price is JPY175. Open 8:30~17:30, Closed Tuesday and the forth Wednesday. ●JR Kyoto Isetan also sells Mame-mochi at 12:00~, 14:30~ on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Saturday available only 14:30~, except the forth Wednesday. ●Kyoto Takashimaya also sells Mame-mochi at 10:30~, 14:00 on every day except Tuesdays, the forth Wednesday. These informations may be changed by the shop. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g298564-d7834403-Reviews-Demachi_Futaba-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Demachi Futaba
236 Seiryūchō
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This shop sells Mame-mochi which is a kind of Japanese traditional sweet, a dumpling with sweet beans paste and red beans. The Mame-mochi is one of the most popular sweet in Kyoto. The price is JPY175. Open 8:30~17:30, Closed Tuesday and the forth Wednesday. ●JR Kyoto Isetan also sells Mame-mochi at 12:00~, 14:30~ on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Saturday available only 14:30~, except the forth Wednesday. ●Kyoto Takashimaya also sells Mame-mochi at 10:30~, 14:00 on every day except Tuesdays, the forth Wednesday. These informations may be changed by the shop. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g298564-d7834403-Reviews-Demachi_Futaba-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html
Sushi tetsu restaurant serves sushi from JPY100 for one piece and a variety of hors d'oeuvres of seafood. Chefs cook in front of the customers. It's beside Kamogawa river. ” https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d3788225-Reviews-Sushi_Tetsu_Pontocho-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushitetsu
三条通 Nakagyo Ward
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushi tetsu restaurant serves sushi from JPY100 for one piece and a variety of hors d'oeuvres of seafood. Chefs cook in front of the customers. It's beside Kamogawa river. ” https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d3788225-Reviews-Sushi_Tetsu_Pontocho-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html
I love beer and YEBISU beer is called premium beer. YEBISU BAR serves fresh draft beer. You can also choose variety of foods here which go well with beer. ” Usually, the waiter/waitress will recommend the type of beer which will go well with the food you ordered. https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d7286559-Reviews-Yebisu_Bar_Kyoto_Yodobashi-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
YEBISU BAR
590-2 Higashishiokōjichō
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
I love beer and YEBISU beer is called premium beer. YEBISU BAR serves fresh draft beer. You can also choose variety of foods here which go well with beer. ” Usually, the waiter/waitress will recommend the type of beer which will go well with the food you ordered. https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d7286559-Reviews-Yebisu_Bar_Kyoto_Yodobashi-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html
KANA is an Okonomiyaki restaurant in Kyoto style. My recommendation is Negiyaki which contains many green onion. It’s tiny restaurant and is only 10 counter seats.You can enjoy eating at traditional local restaurant. They cook Okonomiyaki in front of you. Okonomiyaki is a Japanese style pancake. Negiyaki is a kind of Okonomiyaki. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d5563616-Reviews-Ginon_Negiyaki_Kana_Higashi-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html
祇園ねぎ焼 かな 東店
月見町-13 東山区
KANA is an Okonomiyaki restaurant in Kyoto style. My recommendation is Negiyaki which contains many green onion. It’s tiny restaurant and is only 10 counter seats.You can enjoy eating at traditional local restaurant. They cook Okonomiyaki in front of you. Okonomiyaki is a Japanese style pancake. Negiyaki is a kind of Okonomiyaki. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d5563616-Reviews-Ginon_Negiyaki_Kana_Higashi-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html
Yururiya serves a variety of NABE. NABE is the food cooked in a pot (at the table). During lunch time, I recommend you to eat Tai Yuzu Men Nabe. This food is composed of noodles with carp fish and yuzu served together in the pot. Green onion comes with the pot. To make it taste better, I suggest you to add lots of green onion in this food. The restaurant has been remodeled from a traditional town house and located in a back alley. http://www.kiwa-group.co.jp/restaurant/226/
Yururi-ya Kyoto
21-2 Katsukyoyamachō
Yururiya serves a variety of NABE. NABE is the food cooked in a pot (at the table). During lunch time, I recommend you to eat Tai Yuzu Men Nabe. This food is composed of noodles with carp fish and yuzu served together in the pot. Green onion comes with the pot. To make it taste better, I suggest you to add lots of green onion in this food. The restaurant has been remodeled from a traditional town house and located in a back alley. http://www.kiwa-group.co.jp/restaurant/226/
Steak house pond serves experience real steak which is Dry Aging Beef (mature black Japanese Beef) . You can choose the cut you want from their special beef. Lunch menu is also available. http://kawaramachi.ts-corp.co.jp/access/
ステーキハウス ポンド 听 四条河原町店
Steak house pond serves experience real steak which is Dry Aging Beef (mature black Japanese Beef) . You can choose the cut you want from their special beef. Lunch menu is also available. http://kawaramachi.ts-corp.co.jp/access/
Yoshimura Kiyomizu An serves Soba. Soba is Japanese buckwheat noodle. This soba is hand made. The restaurant is located 5 minutes walk from Kiyomizu dera. However it's quite and you can enjoy a nice view of Higashiyama mountains at the place. https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d7116162-Reviews-Yoshimura_Kiyomizuan-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html
Yoshimura Kiyomizu-an
Yoshimura Kiyomizu An serves Soba. Soba is Japanese buckwheat noodle. This soba is hand made. The restaurant is located 5 minutes walk from Kiyomizu dera. However it's quite and you can enjoy a nice view of Higashiyama mountains at the place. https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d7116162-Reviews-Yoshimura_Kiyomizuan-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html
Seikintei is a Chinese restaurant that has been existing over 50 years in Kyoto. Famous writers ,actors and actresses often have visited this place. From ordinary Chinese food, the chef of the restaurant changed its taste because the customers advised him to make the food taste which local people are prefer. Chahan ( freid rice) is the best -seller in this restaurant. https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d7437995-Reviews-Seikintei-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html
盛京亭
Seikintei is a Chinese restaurant that has been existing over 50 years in Kyoto. Famous writers ,actors and actresses often have visited this place. From ordinary Chinese food, the chef of the restaurant changed its taste because the customers advised him to make the food taste which local people are prefer. Chahan ( freid rice) is the best -seller in this restaurant. https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d7437995-Reviews-Seikintei-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html
The shop sells Japanese sweets. They are making Miso Dango(Dumpling with beans paste). You can takeout this Miso Dango. When I go to this area, I often eat this Miso Dango.
Ohagi no Tanbaya
240 Gionmachi Kitagawa
The shop sells Japanese sweets. They are making Miso Dango(Dumpling with beans paste). You can takeout this Miso Dango. When I go to this area, I often eat this Miso Dango.
Kyoto Saryo is a cafe which serves Japanese green tea and Japanese sweets by special pottery. They make different sweets every month, so you can taste seasonal Japanese sweets at this place.It locates 2nd floor JR Kyoto building.
Gallery Cafe Kyoto Saryo
Higashishiokōjichō Shimogyo Ward
Kyoto Saryo is a cafe which serves Japanese green tea and Japanese sweets by special pottery. They make different sweets every month, so you can taste seasonal Japanese sweets at this place.It locates 2nd floor JR Kyoto building.
Gion Karyo restaurant serves traditional Japanese cuisine.There are usually only course menu available both lunch and dinner time. You had better book in advance. https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d1700903-Reviews-Gion_Karyo-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gion Karyo
570-235 Gionmachi Minamigawa
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gion Karyo restaurant serves traditional Japanese cuisine.There are usually only course menu available both lunch and dinner time. You had better book in advance. https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d1700903-Reviews-Gion_Karyo-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html
"Sushi Musashi" is revolving sushi restaurant. Their first restaurant opened in 1977.It costs JPY146 and JPY346 for one or two pieces of sushi. Professional Japanese chefs prepare the sushi in the middle of the bar, just in front of the customers. (The restaurant makes their own original condiments and seasonings for sushi rice and toppings.)
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kintetsu Mall Miyakomichi
31-1 Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
"Sushi Musashi" is revolving sushi restaurant. Their first restaurant opened in 1977.It costs JPY146 and JPY346 for one or two pieces of sushi. Professional Japanese chefs prepare the sushi in the middle of the bar, just in front of the customers. (The restaurant makes their own original condiments and seasonings for sushi rice and toppings.)
This Italian café serves espresso, cappuccino etc. There is a special cappuccino. You can drink this special cappuccino only in this café. You can see a Maiko (dancing girl) on the surface. They also offer morning meals ranging from JPY480. You can have a morning set which includes bread, the special cappuccino and a small glass of orange juice. You can select which bread you'd prefer.
CAFFE CIAO PRESSO
31-1 Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō
This Italian café serves espresso, cappuccino etc. There is a special cappuccino. You can drink this special cappuccino only in this café. You can see a Maiko (dancing girl) on the surface. They also offer morning meals ranging from JPY480. You can have a morning set which includes bread, the special cappuccino and a small glass of orange juice. You can select which bread you'd prefer.

Shopping

This shop sells souvenirs, small items etc. These goods are from traditional to modern, creative and stylish. Japan has four seasons, so you see seasonal lovely items there.
のレン 祇園店
582 Gionmachi Minamigawa
This shop sells souvenirs, small items etc. These goods are from traditional to modern, creative and stylish. Japan has four seasons, so you see seasonal lovely items there.
Porta is an underground shopping center facing JR Kyoto Station. It's convenient to eat at various restaurants, buy souvenirs etc. there. http://www.porta.co.jp/
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Porta
Higashishiokōjichō Shimogyo Ward
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Porta is an underground shopping center facing JR Kyoto Station. It's convenient to eat at various restaurants, buy souvenirs etc. there. http://www.porta.co.jp/

Drinks & Nightlife

Hub is a British pub. They serve a pint of draft beer,beverages and English food such as fish & chips etc. Every day from 16:00 to 19:00 is Happy Hour ! More than 50 cocktails and soft drinks have 50% off. Other cocktails have only 30% off. Beers are exceptional http://www.pub-hub.com/index.php/shop/detail/84
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hub British Pub
590-2 Higashishiokōjichō
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hub is a British pub. They serve a pint of draft beer,beverages and English food such as fish & chips etc. Every day from 16:00 to 19:00 is Happy Hour ! More than 50 cocktails and soft drinks have 50% off. Other cocktails have only 30% off. Beers are exceptional http://www.pub-hub.com/index.php/shop/detail/84

Essentials

Family mart is a shop called Konbini. Konbini are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can buy daily goods, beverages, meals like salads and lunch boxes etc.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Family Mart Kyoto Station shop
849 Higashishiokōjichō
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Family mart is a shop called Konbini. Konbini are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can buy daily goods, beverages, meals like salads and lunch boxes etc.
Lowson is a shop called Konbini. Konbini are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can buy daily goods, beverages, meals like salads and lunch boxes etc.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lawson
42-14 Nishikujō Kitanouchichō
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lowson is a shop called Konbini. Konbini are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can buy daily goods, beverages, meals like salads and lunch boxes etc.
This supermaket is a new style one. They sell international foods as well as Japanese food.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Global Kitchen Supermarket
590-2 Higashishiokōjichō
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This supermaket is a new style one. They sell international foods as well as Japanese food.

Everything Else

Kimono rental: When you want to wear Kimono(Japanese traditional wear) , please book in advance. Website have foreign language site. It's cheaper to book through website than by phone. http://kyotokimono-rental.com/
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Curry Shop JUNAYNA KYOTO TOWER SANDO
721-1 Higashishiokōjichō
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kimono rental: When you want to wear Kimono(Japanese traditional wear) , please book in advance. Website have foreign language site. It's cheaper to book through website than by phone. http://kyotokimono-rental.com/

Sightseeing

Ginkaku temple
607 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Higashiyama Jisho-ji
Ginkakujichō
607 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ginkaku temple
Sanjusangen Hall
549 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rengeoin Sanjusangendo
657 Sanjūsangendōmawari
549 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sanjusangen Hall
Nishihongan Temple
365 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Templo Nishihongwan-ji
本願寺門前町 下京区
365 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nishihongan Temple
Nijou Castle
1725 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nijo Castle
541 Nijōjōchō
1725 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nijou Castle
Higashihongan Temple
335 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Templo Higashi Hongan-ji
常葉町 下京区
335 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Higashihongan Temple
Uji city
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uji
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uji city
Arashiyama
508 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arashiyama
Sagatenryuji Tateishicho Ukyo Ward
508 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arashiyama
Fushimiinari
1229 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō
1229 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fushimiinari