ND Guidebook (Old)
Getting Around
Central subway station with two lines. Also many buses going from the ground floor.
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Sanjo Station
Ōhashichō Higashiyama WardCentral subway station with two lines. Also many buses going from the ground floor.
Closest subway station that can take you to Sanjo station and other stations all around Kyoto.
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Higashiyama Station
98-1 大井手町Closest subway station that can take you to Sanjo station and other stations all around Kyoto.
Essentials
Fresco supermarket. Just around the corner.
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Fresco Petit Higashiyama Sanjo
584 ShinnochōFresco supermarket. Just around the corner.
Food Scene
Le Bac a Sable
51 SaikaishichōSweet little bakery.
Starbucks
113 Nakajimachōnice trendy cafe with good view of the river.
A good place to try a traditional, high quality bento lunch
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Rokusei
Okazaki Nishitennocho-71 Sakyo WardA good place to try a traditional, high quality bento lunch
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2-38 Okazaki SaishōjichōDelicious burger shop with a Hawaiian-American theme
& noma cafe
36-1 Okazaki EnshōjichōA nice place to stop for lunch. Good French toast!
Famous for marrying French pastry techniques and ingredients with Kyoto's traditional sweets and flavors
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Petit Pochi
Famous for marrying French pastry techniques and ingredients with Kyoto's traditional sweets and flavors
Spacious cafe, restaurant, and bar with stylish terrace and excellent views
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Kyoto Modern Terrace
13 Okazaki EnshōjichōSpacious cafe, restaurant, and bar with stylish terrace and excellent views
A nice cafe with good coffee and pancakes, and a relaxing atmosphere
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Cafe/Gallery Rokujian
40-20 Okazaki MinamigoshochōA nice cafe with good coffee and pancakes, and a relaxing atmosphere
Yamamoto Menzou
Udon restaurant popular among locals
Yakitori Daikichi
軒町-18-2 大橋東入四丁目七Tasty yakitori restaurant
Popular yakiniku restaurant in beautiful location. Usually quite busy, so reservations recommended!
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Kyo-no-Yakiniku-Dokoro Hiro Pontocho
176-1 ZaimokuchōPopular yakiniku restaurant in beautiful location. Usually quite busy, so reservations recommended!
Sightseeing
The house is near 祇園(Gion) which is the one of the most famous area in Kyoto City.
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Icchan-Ramen
542-1 MinamimonzenchōThe house is near 祇園(Gion) which is the one of the most famous area in Kyoto City.
I-Heian Shrine
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo WardChion-in
400 RinkachōKonchi-in
86-12 Nanzenji FukuchichōDrinks & Nightlife
Great place filled with locals who love their nice selection of Japanese craft beers
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Beer Komachi
444 HachikenchōGreat place filled with locals who love their nice selection of Japanese craft beers
feel京good
88 ŌhashichōFun cocktail bar with friendly host
Lively English pub frequented by both expats and Japanese salarymen and women for after work beer. Good place to watch international soccer matches
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Pig Wistle
Ōhashichō Higashiyama WardLively English pub frequented by both expats and Japanese salarymen and women for after work beer. Good place to watch international soccer matches
Irish pub with good selection of Japanese craft beer and pretty decent fish and chips
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Taigu
498 KamikorikichōIrish pub with good selection of Japanese craft beer and pretty decent fish and chips
Parks & Nature
Okazaki Park
Okazaki Saishōjichō Sakyo WardArts & Culture
Miyakomesse
9-1 Okazaki SeishōjichōIziko lezobuciko zeKyoto City Kyocera
124 Okazaki EnshōjichōIziko lezibalo ze-Art ye-Modern ye-National, Kyoto
26-1 Okazaki EnshōjichōI-Rohm Theatre eKyoto
Okazaki Saishojicho-13 Sakyo Ward