Guidebook for 京都市

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Guidebook for 京都市

Food Scene

Pontocho (先斗町, Pontochō) is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas.
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Pontocho (dining area/Kyoto)
先斗町 Nakagyo Ward
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Pontocho (先斗町, Pontochō) is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas.
At Kikunoi we treat each of our dishes as an expression of life itself, never forgetting how much we owe nature.
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Kikunoi
Shimokawarachō Higashiyama Ward
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At Kikunoi we treat each of our dishes as an expression of life itself, never forgetting how much we owe nature.
Starbucks uses the highest quality arabica coffee as the base for its beloved drinks.
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スターバックスコーヒー
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Starbucks uses the highest quality arabica coffee as the base for its beloved drinks.
Kaiten-zushi are inexpensive sushi restaurants where plates of sushi rest on a circular conveyer belt.
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Sushiro Gojo Shichihonmatsu
102 Chūdōji Minamimachi
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Kaiten-zushi are inexpensive sushi restaurants where plates of sushi rest on a circular conveyer belt.
Typical Japanese restaurant
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Kagonoya
91 Chūdōji Awatachō
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Typical Japanese restaurant

Sightseeing

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.
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I-Palace ye-Imperial Palace ye-Kyoto
3 Kyōtogyoen
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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.
Nijo Castle (二条城, Nijōjō) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867).
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Nijo Castle
541 Nijōjōchō
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Nijo Castle (二条城, Nijōjō) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867).
Kiyomizu Temple has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a cultural heritage of Kyoto.You can enjoy the beautiful nature in every season. http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/lang/01.html
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Kiyomizu-dera
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Kiyomizu Temple has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a cultural heritage of Kyoto.You can enjoy the beautiful nature in every season. http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/lang/01.html
Gion is a region that preserve the historic landscape of Kyoto. If you are lucky you will be able to meet an apprentice geisha.
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Gion
Higashiyama Ward
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Gion is a region that preserve the historic landscape of Kyoto. If you are lucky you will be able to meet an apprentice geisha.
Yasaka Shrine is one of the most popular shrines in Kyoto. When it comes to spring blooms are beautiful cherry blossoms. http://www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp/en/
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I-Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi Kitagawa
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Yasaka Shrine is one of the most popular shrines in Kyoto. When it comes to spring blooms are beautiful cherry blossoms. http://www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp/en/
It has been enshrined Kannon image of even 1001 bodies on site.
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Rengeoin Sanjusangendo
657 Sanjūsangendōmawari
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It has been enshrined Kannon image of even 1001 bodies on site.
The garden is designated by the Japanese Government as a historical site and a place of scenic beauty. http://www.kodaiji.com/e_index.html
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I-Kōdaiji Temple
526 Shimokawarachō
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The garden is designated by the Japanese Government as a historical site and a place of scenic beauty. http://www.kodaiji.com/e_index.html
Kenninji is a temple of the Zen sect, one of the main branches of Japanese Buddhism. Buddhism, founded approximately 2,500 years ago in India by Shakyamuni Buddha. http://www.kenninji.jp/english/
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建仁寺
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Kenninji is a temple of the Zen sect, one of the main branches of Japanese Buddhism. Buddhism, founded approximately 2,500 years ago in India by Shakyamuni Buddha. http://www.kenninji.jp/english/
KyotoHigashiyama Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, 605-8686 Located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Chion-in is connected to Hōnen (1133-1212), the founder of the Jōdo Shū (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism. ht
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Chion-in
400 Rinkachō
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KyotoHigashiyama Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, 605-8686 Located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Chion-in is connected to Hōnen (1133-1212), the founder of the Jōdo Shū (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism. ht
The atmosphere at the temple is solemn and peaceful, similar to the ambiance of the Imperial Palace; this kind of an environment can only be found at Shoren-in temple. http://shorenin.com/english/
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Shōren-in Monzeki
69-1 Awadaguchi Sanjōbōchō
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The atmosphere at the temple is solemn and peaceful, similar to the ambiance of the Imperial Palace; this kind of an environment can only be found at Shoren-in temple. http://shorenin.com/english/
Heian Shrine to commemorate the peace the capital in 1100, was founded the first 50s Kanmu emperor is you and God St. in 1895 as a post-deity. http://www.heianjingu.or.jp/
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I-Heian Shrine
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo Ward
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Heian Shrine to commemorate the peace the capital in 1100, was founded the first 50s Kanmu emperor is you and God St. in 1895 as a post-deity. http://www.heianjingu.or.jp/
Here in Fushimi Inari Shrine, you will see thousands of Torii. How many Torii do you think it has? It's around 3, 300!! http://inari.jp/
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Ishrine ye-Fushimi Inari-taisha
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō
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Here in Fushimi Inari Shrine, you will see thousands of Torii. How many Torii do you think it has? It's around 3, 300!! http://inari.jp/
This temple is the head temple of the Tofukuji School of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism. It was built in 1236 on the instructions of Kujo Michiie, the great statesman of the Kamakura period.
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I-Fushimi Inari-taisha Temple
15-chōme-778 Honmachi
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This temple is the head temple of the Tofukuji School of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism. It was built in 1236 on the instructions of Kujo Michiie, the great statesman of the Kamakura period.

Arts & Culture

The Kyoto International Manga Museum (京都国際マンガミュージアム) was opened in November of 2006. It consists of three floors and a basement, and most of its walls are lined with shelves of manga.
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I-Manga Museum yaseKyoto International
452 Kinbukichō
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The Kyoto International Manga Museum (京都国際マンガミュージアム) was opened in November of 2006. It consists of three floors and a basement, and most of its walls are lined with shelves of manga.

Shopping

Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 600-8216 Yodobashi Camera is a popular large consumer electronics retailers in Japan.
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Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Kyoto
590-2 Higashishiokōjichō
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Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 600-8216 Yodobashi Camera is a popular large consumer electronics retailers in Japan.
The scope of pharmacy practice includes more traditional roles such as compounding and dispensing medications, and it also includes more modern services related to health care, including clinical services, reviewing medications for safety and efficacy, and providing drug information.
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Dacs Shimogyo Gojo Drugstore
70 Chūdōji Kitamachi
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The scope of pharmacy practice includes more traditional roles such as compounding and dispensing medications, and it also includes more modern services related to health care, including clinical services, reviewing medications for safety and efficacy, and providing drug information.
Nishiki Market (Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. And it is a great place to find seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties.
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Izakhiwo zokuthenga ze-Nishiki Market
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo Ward
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Nishiki Market (Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. And it is a great place to find seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties.
Typical Japanese SuperMarket Open : 9AM Close : 11PM. You will see fresh vegetable, fish, meat, snacks, alcohol etc.
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Matsumoto
923-2 Ōharano Kamizatominaminochō
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Typical Japanese SuperMarket Open : 9AM Close : 11PM. You will see fresh vegetable, fish, meat, snacks, alcohol etc.
Japanese casual wear designer, manufacturer and retailer.
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UNIQLO Gojo Tambaguchi Store
128 Chūdōji Minamimachi
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Japanese casual wear designer, manufacturer and retailer.

Essentials

Nishiki Market (Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. And it is a great place to find seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties.
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Izakhiwo zokuthenga ze-Nishiki Market
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo Ward
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Nishiki Market (Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. And it is a great place to find seasonal foods and Kyoto specialties.
7-Eleven is an international chain of convenience stores that operates, franchises, and licenses some 56,600 stores in 18 countries.
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7-Eleven Gojo-Senbon
65 Chūdōji Bōjōchō
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7-Eleven is an international chain of convenience stores that operates, franchises, and licenses some 56,600 stores in 18 countries.

Everything Else

You can try Japanese public spa for reasonable price.
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Hanano Yu
15-3 Mibumatsubarachō
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You can try Japanese public spa for reasonable price.

Getting Around

Just one stop from Kyoto station. It takes for 3 min. Then you can reach Arashiyama area directly.
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Tambaguchi Station
Chūdōji Minamimachi Shimogyo Ward
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Just one stop from Kyoto station. It takes for 3 min. Then you can reach Arashiyama area directly.