Guidebook for Nakagyō-ku,Kyōto-shi,
Food Scene
This is called the oldest coffee shop in Kyoto, and many famous actress and actors have visited here. You can enjoy the Breakfast, starts at 7am.
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Inoda Coffee Sakaimachi Sanjo Head Shop
140 DōyūchōThis is called the oldest coffee shop in Kyoto, and many famous actress and actors have visited here. You can enjoy the Breakfast, starts at 7am.
It is really popular for foreigners, not only Japanese. They have plenty of breads, coffee.. Opens at 8am
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PAUL 京都三条店
It is really popular for foreigners, not only Japanese. They have plenty of breads, coffee.. Opens at 8am
This store is famous for apple pie and pancake, and all from scratch. They have seasonal breads and pie, why don't you go find your favorite? Opens at 8am.
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Matsunosuke
605-3 KikkōyachōThis store is famous for apple pie and pancake, and all from scratch. They have seasonal breads and pie, why don't you go find your favorite? Opens at 8am.
Right next to our house, the Tacto House. This is called the oldest coffee shop in Kyoto, and many famous actress and actors have visited here. You can enjoy the Breakfast, starts at 10am.
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Inoda Cafe
柳馬場三条下 Nakagyo WardRight next to our house, the Tacto House. This is called the oldest coffee shop in Kyoto, and many famous actress and actors have visited here. You can enjoy the Breakfast, starts at 10am.
It used to be an elementary school building, so it is so photogenic. A local coffee shop in Gion, on the corner. Reasonable priced set menus for breakfast. Quiet & comfortable with prompt service.choose your fruit juice & choose your tea or coffee(served in big mugs). Western/English breakfast with doorstep delicious toast.
Opens 10am~9:30pm.
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Maeda Coffee
236 HashibenkeichōIt used to be an elementary school building, so it is so photogenic. A local coffee shop in Gion, on the corner. Reasonable priced set menus for breakfast. Quiet & comfortable with prompt service.choose your fruit juice & choose your tea or coffee(served in big mugs). Western/English breakfast with doorstep delicious toast.
Opens 10am~9:30pm.
This cafe has Kyoto authentic building, so you can enjoy the atmosphere and coffee, cakes they serve. Great for chilling, I bet girls like to go there.
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カフェ 火裏蓮花
74-4 YanagihachimanchōThis cafe has Kyoto authentic building, so you can enjoy the atmosphere and coffee, cakes they serve. Great for chilling, I bet girls like to go there.
Highly recommended for eating SUSHI. Historic and popular place for many years. Hamo (conger eel) sushi is their recommendation and delightful.
Opens until 9pm.
柳家本店
23-2 NakanochōHighly recommended for eating SUSHI. Historic and popular place for many years. Hamo (conger eel) sushi is their recommendation and delightful.
Opens until 9pm.
Yakitori place nearby our house. Great service and quality, but pretty affordable. Chicken wings are highly recommended.
Opens until midnight.
鳥せゑ 蛸薬師店
Yakitori place nearby our house. Great service and quality, but pretty affordable. Chicken wings are highly recommended.
Opens until midnight.
Truly excellent coffee with latte art to match. Friendly welcoming service and very willing to accommodate a family with a pram. Plenty of cakes and snacks on offer but again, you go for the coffee. It is excellent coffee in Kyoto.
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Ogawa Coffee
579-16 HigashishiokōjichōTruly excellent coffee with latte art to match. Friendly welcoming service and very willing to accommodate a family with a pram. Plenty of cakes and snacks on offer but again, you go for the coffee. It is excellent coffee in Kyoto.
High quality chocolate products from NYC. there's a cafe attached and super crowded with customers. People are waiting for seats and most people are buying chocolate products in the shop. Good quality chocolate.
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Kyoto Station Building
Higashishiokōjichō Shimogyo WardHigh quality chocolate products from NYC. there's a cafe attached and super crowded with customers. People are waiting for seats and most people are buying chocolate products in the shop. Good quality chocolate.
Walk-able distance. Tonkotsu(Pork broth/soup) base with thin noodle from Hakata, Japan. Great food experience. Good price in a really particular environment. Get ready to wait for it a while. If you are lucky, may not need to wait for so long.
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Ichiran Kyoto Kawaramachi
598 UraderachōWalk-able distance. Tonkotsu(Pork broth/soup) base with thin noodle from Hakata, Japan. Great food experience. Good price in a really particular environment. Get ready to wait for it a while. If you are lucky, may not need to wait for so long.
Less than 10min walk to this Beef Katsu place. The beef for both were extremely delicious! There were clear pictures and instructions that showed us how to eat Gyukatsu and we had 3 sauces provided for us. Expect to wait a while to get seated, but definitely worth it.
Gyukatsu Kyoto-katsugyu Kawaramachi
594 UraderachōLess than 10min walk to this Beef Katsu place. The beef for both were extremely delicious! There were clear pictures and instructions that showed us how to eat Gyukatsu and we had 3 sauces provided for us. Expect to wait a while to get seated, but definitely worth it.
Ramen/Tsukemen place you better go when you are here. This tsukemen is surprisingly approachable. Just a few pieces of delicate motsu (giblets) in a heavy broth, served in an iron bowl. The noodles are made upstairs, topped with roasted as well as raw green onion. The store looks really gorgeous and real Kyoto Machiya style.
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Wajouryoumen Sugari
471-1 KannondōchōRamen/Tsukemen place you better go when you are here. This tsukemen is surprisingly approachable. Just a few pieces of delicate motsu (giblets) in a heavy broth, served in an iron bowl. The noodles are made upstairs, topped with roasted as well as raw green onion. The store looks really gorgeous and real Kyoto Machiya style.
You might recognize their sign as being famous in Osaka, but you can enjoy delicious crab right here in Kyoto!
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Kani Doraku Kyoto Honten
525 TenshōjimaechōYou might recognize their sign as being famous in Osaka, but you can enjoy delicious crab right here in Kyoto!
Enjoy delicious Wagyu beef at Mishima-tei! (Reservations must be made in advance)
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MishimaTei
405 SakuranochōEnjoy delicious Wagyu beef at Mishima-tei! (Reservations must be made in advance)
daigokudenhompo
120 HorinouechōDaigokuden, a traditional Japanese sweet shop!
Sightseeing
Literally a couple minutes walk away from our house. A must see for all things Japanese. This street opens in the early morning, and close around evening. This is the streets long full of all kinds of stalls/shops selling fresh fruit and veg, Japanese treats (mochi, egg rolls, chestnuts and all their dessert manifestations, sweets, etc)
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Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardLiterally a couple minutes walk away from our house. A must see for all things Japanese. This street opens in the early morning, and close around evening. This is the streets long full of all kinds of stalls/shops selling fresh fruit and veg, Japanese treats (mochi, egg rolls, chestnuts and all their dessert manifestations, sweets, etc)
Only 15min from our house, by bus and walk.
The famous Nightingale floor castle. Quite stunning with amazing gardens and plenty to see. Like most tourist spots in Kyoto, so be prepared for crowds.
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Castello di Nijo
541 NijōjōchōOnly 15min from our house, by bus and walk.
The famous Nightingale floor castle. Quite stunning with amazing gardens and plenty to see. Like most tourist spots in Kyoto, so be prepared for crowds.
Less than 30min from our house. You better prepare for the little hiking with your sneakers. You need to walk up a long street that goes straight up. There is lots of shopping along this street with places that offer geisha dress up. The views overlooking Kyoto from this temple are beautiful.
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Tempio Kiyomizu-dera
Less than 30min from our house. You better prepare for the little hiking with your sneakers. You need to walk up a long street that goes straight up. There is lots of shopping along this street with places that offer geisha dress up. The views overlooking Kyoto from this temple are beautiful.
Parks & Nature
This Kyoto Imperial Palace and gardens are worthy of a visit. Easy self directed walking tour to see some exceptional architecture and historic monuments.
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Palazzo imperiale di Kyōto
3 KyōtogyoenThis Kyoto Imperial Palace and gardens are worthy of a visit. Easy self directed walking tour to see some exceptional architecture and historic monuments.
Getting Around
Maybe you use it if you come from somewhere else in Japan. Kyoto station is only 5min ride, 3stops away from our nearest station, no transfer!
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Kyoto Station
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo WardMaybe you use it if you come from somewhere else in Japan. Kyoto station is only 5min ride, 3stops away from our nearest station, no transfer!
Entertainment & Activities
Even if you don’t speak Japanese, you can enjoy this entertainment show. The performance GEAR got into the 3rd year in a long run. And it is the first non-verbal performance originated in Japan
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Non-Verbal performance Kyoto GEAR theatre
56 BenkeiishichōEven if you don’t speak Japanese, you can enjoy this entertainment show. The performance GEAR got into the 3rd year in a long run. And it is the first non-verbal performance originated in Japan
Drinks & Nightlife
ル クラブ ジャズ (le club Jazz)
Benkeiishichō Nakagyo WardLocal Jazz club, You can listen the Japanese Jazz in here.
Arts & Culture
In general, the museum was established to show the genesis of Kyoto culture, along with how it developed and influenced many areas of Japanese arts, culture and society.
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Museo di Kyoto
623-1 HigashikatamachiIn general, the museum was established to show the genesis of Kyoto culture, along with how it developed and influenced many areas of Japanese arts, culture and society.