Guidebook for Kyōto-shi
Sightseeing
Kyoto's famous Gion district, where tradition is alive and real geisha fill the streets!
302 locals recommend
Gion station
Gionmachi Kitagawa Higashiyama WardKyoto's famous Gion district, where tradition is alive and real geisha fill the streets!
建仁寺
A historic Zen temple in Kyoto with beautiful landscapes!
Kiyomizu-dera
Kyoto's most popular Kiyomizu Temple!
a collection of streets defined by its old wooden buildings, teahouses and exclusive Japanese restaurants, is by far the most famous.
508 locals recommend
Gion
Higashiyama Warda collection of streets defined by its old wooden buildings, teahouses and exclusive Japanese restaurants, is by far the most famous.
also known as Gion Shrine, is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. With a 1350 years' history, the shrine is located between the popular Gion District and Higashiyama District.
867 locals recommend
Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi Kitagawaalso known as Gion Shrine, is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. With a 1350 years' history, the shrine is located between the popular Gion District and Higashiyama District.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōShopping
LOEWE Takashimaya Kyoto Store
52 ShinchōLuxurious shopping Kyoto-Style!
one of Kyoto’s two largest and most opulent department stores, with everything from elite international brands to one of the best food floors in all of Japan!
223 locals recommend
Daimaru Kyoto
立売西町-79 下京区one of Kyoto’s two largest and most opulent department stores, with everything from elite international brands to one of the best food floors in all of Japan!
Essentials
Fresco Teramachi
恵美須之町-524 寺町通仏光寺下る24-hr Supermarket!
a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen".
912 locals recommend
Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo Warda narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen".
Coin Laundry
Ebisuyachō Shimogyo WardThe nearest coin laundry!
Daily-Yamazaki Kawaramachi-Matsubara
396 MatsukawachōThe nearest convenience store!
Daikoku-yu
284 YamashirochōSento!
Gyomu Super
531 EbisunochōVery cheap supermarket!
Arts & Culture
Kyoto's Minamiza Kabuki Theatre is the best place in Japan to see kabuki.
254 locals recommend
Kyōto Minami-za
198 NakanochōKyoto's Minamiza Kabuki Theatre is the best place in Japan to see kabuki.
Food Scene
a Hanamachi district, known for geisha and home to many geisha houses and traditional tea houses. Like Gion, it is famous for the preservation of forms of traditional architecture and entertainment.
362 locals recommend
Pontocho Area
Kashiwayacho Nakagyo Warda Hanamachi district, known for geisha and home to many geisha houses and traditional tea houses. Like Gion, it is famous for the preservation of forms of traditional architecture and entertainment.
Sot-l'y-laisse
284 ShimizuchōNishitomiya Croquette Shop
725 Uematsuchōdelicious croquette restaurant!
Kawa Cafe
176-1 MinoyachōCafe besides Kamo river!
NINJA KYOTO
583-2 NakanochōNinja restaurant!
Aje Matsubara Honten
西 Shimogyo WardParks & Nature
Bukkoji Park
160 IzumiyachōSmall park!
Drinks & Nightlife
Len Kyoto Kawaramachi
709-3 UematsuchōWORLD KYOTO
97 ShinchōNight club!
KITSUNE KYOTO
Zaimokuchō Nakagyo WardNight club! Popular!