Guidebook for Kyōto-shi

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Guidebook for Kyōto-shi

Food Scene

Excellent pizza!! Italian cuisine. Def,the best Italian in Kyoto. It's better to reserve as it is a super famous restaurant. 京都で一番美味しい本格石釜焼きピザ。前菜もすべて美味しい。かなり人気店ですので予約された方がベター。 TEL:075-761-6765 12:00～15:00 18:00～22:30(L.O) Closed on Mondays
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Pizzeria Napoletana Da Yuki
36-3 Okazaki Enshōjichō
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Excellent pizza!! Italian cuisine. Def,the best Italian in Kyoto. It's better to reserve as it is a super famous restaurant. 京都で一番美味しい本格石釜焼きピザ。前菜もすべて美味しい。かなり人気店ですので予約された方がベター。 TEL:075-761-6765 12:00～15:00 18:00～22:30(L.O) Closed on Mondays
Great location. Extremely stylish with vintage items. Fantastic services. chilly cafe n nice vibe with authentic foods. 眺めもいいですし、天気が良ければテラス席でも食べられます。とにかく店内からお料理まですべてがおしゃれ。センスの良さには脱帽です。 11:00~19:00 closed on Mondays
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& noma cafe
36-1 Okazaki Enshōjichō
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Great location. Extremely stylish with vintage items. Fantastic services. chilly cafe n nice vibe with authentic foods. 眺めもいいですし、天気が良ければテラス席でも食べられます。とにかく店内からお料理まですべてがおしゃれ。センスの良さには脱帽です。 11:00~19:00 closed on Mondays
Nearest and most convenient coffee shop in a gas station. free wi-fi. 一番近くて便利なドトールコーヒー。テイクアウトして家で食べても。
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Doutor
岡崎東天王町-41 左京区
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Nearest and most convenient coffee shop in a gas station. free wi-fi. 一番近くて便利なドトールコーヒー。テイクアウトして家で食べても。
Everything is great. strongly recommend if you have time. chilly n stylish cafe for those who wants to enjoy the quiet time とにかくすべてがオススメです。センスの良さ、眺め、食事、ドリンクの美味しさ、美しい器などクウォリティーの高いカフェです。出てくるまで時間がかかりますのでゆっくりしたい方むけ。 11:30~19:00　Closed on Tuesdays
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Memento mori
84-1 Okazaki Nishitennōchō
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Everything is great. strongly recommend if you have time. chilly n stylish cafe for those who wants to enjoy the quiet time とにかくすべてがオススメです。センスの良さ、眺め、食事、ドリンクの美味しさ、美しい器などクウォリティーの高いカフェです。出てくるまで時間がかかりますのでゆっくりしたい方むけ。 11:30~19:00　Closed on Tuesdays
one of the nearest cafe from our guest house. 2mins. cozy n relaxing place. English menu (only for drinks) available. working hour:11:30~19:00
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Cafe/Gallery Rokujian
40-20 Okazaki Minamigoshochō
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one of the nearest cafe from our guest house. 2mins. cozy n relaxing place. English menu (only for drinks) available. working hour:11:30~19:00
Japanese style restaurant(super famous for a rice ball with chicken and eggs)　 Open 11:30〜14:00 17:00〜21:00 Mondays closed. Booking necessary. TEL 075-761-5470 親子丼で大変有名なお店。 要予約。月曜定休日。
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Hachikian
Higashimarutacho-8 Sakyo Ward
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Japanese style restaurant(super famous for a rice ball with chicken and eggs)　 Open 11:30〜14:00 17:00〜21:00 Mondays closed. Booking necessary. TEL 075-761-5470 親子丼で大変有名なお店。 要予約。月曜定休日。
sweets and drinks It's famous for tiramisu. business hours10:00〜19:00 Mon. & Tue. are closed.
Cheka
25 Okazaki Hōshōjichō
sweets and drinks It's famous for tiramisu. business hours10:00〜19:00 Mon. & Tue. are closed.
Ramen shop called ichiban boshi near the house. Very local without English menu. Recommend charsyu ramen(noodles with roasted pork fillet) 地元民に愛されるローカルなラーメン屋。濃厚な深い味わいで案外あっさりしているので女性にもオススメです。 close on Thursdays. business hours 11:00～15:00　16:30～19:00
一番星(岡崎)
28-4 Okazaki Kitagoshochō
Ramen shop called ichiban boshi near the house. Very local without English menu. Recommend charsyu ramen(noodles with roasted pork fillet) 地元民に愛されるローカルなラーメン屋。濃厚な深い味わいで案外あっさりしているので女性にもオススメです。 close on Thursdays. business hours 11:00～15:00　16:30～19:00
LINDENBAUM [This shop serves very fine and high quality prepared dishes. Highly recommended.The chief got the famous prize in French cuisine. They have desserts,too. It doesn't have a space to eat in only to go. closed on Wednesdays. Business hours 10:00~19:00 腕の良いフランス料理を極めたシェフによるおしゃれな総菜屋さん。おいしいデザート類も揃います。テイクアウトのみ。事前予約もできます。水曜定休日　10:00~19:00
リンデンバーム
41-6 Higashimarutachō
LINDENBAUM [This shop serves very fine and high quality prepared dishes. Highly recommended.The chief got the famous prize in French cuisine. They have desserts,too. It doesn't have a space to eat in only to go. closed on Wednesdays. Business hours 10:00~19:00 腕の良いフランス料理を極めたシェフによるおしゃれな総菜屋さん。おいしいデザート類も揃います。テイクアウトのみ。事前予約もできます。水曜定休日　10:00~19:00
Jyuryou Serve nice sashimi(raw fish). Lunch menu is quite reasonable around ¥1000-¥1500for the big portion with a set of rice,miso soup and everything.11:30～20:00
Sushikappoujuuryou
42-42 Shōgoin Sannōchō
Jyuryou Serve nice sashimi(raw fish). Lunch menu is quite reasonable around ¥1000-¥1500for the big portion with a set of rice,miso soup and everything.11:30～20:00
Hidden stylish sweets shop which opens mainly Fri/Sat/Sun. from 10:00~17:00 Please check the business days below. 一見通り過ぎてしまいそうな路地の一角にちょこんと佇むかわいいケーキ屋さん。営業日は不定休なのでホームページでご確認を。 http://chisen.main.jp/chisen/calenderier.html
菓子店千茜
53 Okazaki Tennōchō
Hidden stylish sweets shop which opens mainly Fri/Sat/Sun. from 10:00~17:00 Please check the business days below. 一見通り過ぎてしまいそうな路地の一角にちょこんと佇むかわいいケーキ屋さん。営業日は不定休なのでホームページでご確認を。 http://chisen.main.jp/chisen/calenderier.html
You can enjoy mattcha with an authentic chocolate. Very famous place at a traditional house in our residential district. 　Tuesdays off お抹茶と生ショコラなどの本格スイーツが楽しめる古民家を改装した店内。保冷剤もつくのでお土産にも最適です。知る人ぞ知る店。
Kyoto Nama Chocolat
76-15 Okazaki Tennōchō
You can enjoy mattcha with an authentic chocolate. Very famous place at a traditional house in our residential district. 　Tuesdays off お抹茶と生ショコラなどの本格スイーツが楽しめる古民家を改装した店内。保冷剤もつくのでお土産にも最適です。知る人ぞ知る店。
Authentic german bakery shop. eat in/to go ドイツパンのお店。店主は本場ドイツで修行された方で本格的なドイツパンがいただけます。京都では知る人ぞ知るお店です。店内でもいただけますよ。不定休が多い為、チェックしてください。11:00から。
Bäckerei Perkeo
54-1 Okazaki Tennōchō
Authentic german bakery shop. eat in/to go ドイツパンのお店。店主は本場ドイツで修行された方で本格的なドイツパンがいただけます。京都では知る人ぞ知るお店です。店内でもいただけますよ。不定休が多い為、チェックしてください。11:00から。
Famous Udon noodle shop. always long line 11:00~18:00
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Yamamoto Menzou
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Famous Udon noodle shop. always long line 11:00~18:00
Japanese traditional sweets. Red Bean Paste Wrapped in Cinnamon-flavored Dough
聖護院八つ橋本店
Shogoin Sannocho-6 Sakyo Ward
Japanese traditional sweets. Red Bean Paste Wrapped in Cinnamon-flavored Dough
Karafune cafeteria is a family restaurant on Higashioji-dori(street)open until 7am~10pm good for early breakfast or late dinner
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Karafuneya Coffee
Daikokuchō-39 Nakagyo Ward
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Karafune cafeteria is a family restaurant on Higashioji-dori(street)open until 7am~10pm good for early breakfast or late dinner
traditional&famous Udon/Soba noodle shop 1000yen-2000yen Closed on Tuesdays Open hours11:00～20:00 There might be a line to get in.
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Okakita
岡崎南御所町-34 左京区
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traditional&famous Udon/Soba noodle shop 1000yen-2000yen Closed on Tuesdays Open hours11:00～20:00 There might be a line to get in.
Udon noodles,vegetables, chickens in a hot pot at a Japanese classical style. ¥1000-¥2000 Please enjoy Kyoto soup(dashi) there. Business hours 11:00～21:30 Closed on Wednesdays
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権太呂 岡崎店
19 Okazaki Minamigoshochō
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Udon noodles,vegetables, chickens in a hot pot at a Japanese classical style. ¥1000-¥2000 Please enjoy Kyoto soup(dashi) there. Business hours 11:00～21:30 Closed on Wednesdays
11:30～21:45 closed on Tuesdays and 2nd&4th Wednesdays Traditional western style food.
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Grill Kodakara
46 Okazaki Kitagoshochō
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11:30～21:45 closed on Tuesdays and 2nd&4th Wednesdays Traditional western style food.
"Mo an" Amazing view on the hill of the traditional Japanese house. It takes a bit of walk but highly recommended 11:30~18:00 Closed on Mondays
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Mo-an
Yoshidakaguraokacho-8 Sakyo Ward
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"Mo an" Amazing view on the hill of the traditional Japanese house. It takes a bit of walk but highly recommended 11:30~18:00 Closed on Mondays
They serve authentic and good quality meat. It's famous for beef cutlet sandwich but my personal recommendation is Japanese style curry and Hayashi rice(Japanese beef stew)
Hafuu Shogoin
8 Shōgoin Sannōchō
They serve authentic and good quality meat. It's famous for beef cutlet sandwich but my personal recommendation is Japanese style curry and Hayashi rice(Japanese beef stew)
The delivery of local veggie box is available in English online. 本当に美味しい野菜のデリバリーです。長期滞在の方にはありがたい味方になると思います。 https://www.on-the-slope.com/shop/
Annex Organic Vege
The delivery of local veggie box is available in English online. 本当に美味しい野菜のデリバリーです。長期滞在の方にはありがたい味方になると思います。 https://www.on-the-slope.com/shop/
58 diner is a burger shop. child-friendly
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58DINER
2-38 Okazaki Saishōjichō
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58 diner is a burger shop. child-friendly

Sightseeing

Super famous Shinto shrine
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Heian Jingu Event Hall
97 Okazaki Nishitennōchō
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Super famous Shinto shrine
one of the most important Zen temples in all of Japan
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Nanzen-jin temppeli
南禅寺福地町-86 左京区
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one of the most important Zen temples in all of Japan
great path for strolling
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The Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no michi)
Jōdoji Ishibashichō Sakyo Ward
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great path for strolling
famous for autumn colour of leaves
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Eikando Zenrinji-temppeli
48 Eikandōchō
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famous for autumn colour of leaves
Yasaka Shrine also known as Gion Shrine, is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. Founded over 1350 years ago.
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Yasakan pyhäkkö
625 Gionmachi Kitagawa
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Yasaka Shrine also known as Gion Shrine, is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. Founded over 1350 years ago.
The garden is huge and beautiful. you can make a stroll in there.
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御所駐車場
Kyōtogyoen Kamigyo Ward
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The garden is huge and beautiful. you can make a stroll in there.
Very famous temple for Shugendo
Shogoin
Very famous temple for Shugendo
Chion-in has been the head temple of the Jōdo Shū(a part of Buddism).
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Chion-in-michi
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Chion-in has been the head temple of the Jōdo Shū(a part of Buddism).
Famous for the night Kouyou(coloring leaves) 夜の紅葉ライトアップで大変有名です。
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Shōren-in Monzeki
69-1 Awadaguchi Sanjōbōchō
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Famous for the night Kouyou(coloring leaves) 夜の紅葉ライトアップで大変有名です。
Only in early April(during the season of cherry blossoms),you can enjoy an incredible view from a boat. The boat ride will start from Nanzen-ji Boat Pier and travels 1.5 km to Ebisu Dam and back totaling to 3km ride in about 25 minutes. The boat will pass by Heian Shrine.
南禅寺舟溜り乗船場
Nanzenji Kusakawachō Sakyo Ward
Only in early April(during the season of cherry blossoms),you can enjoy an incredible view from a boat. The boat ride will start from Nanzen-ji Boat Pier and travels 1.5 km to Ebisu Dam and back totaling to 3km ride in about 25 minutes. The boat will pass by Heian Shrine.
Yoshida shrine is famous for Setsubun festival held on the 3rd Feb every year.
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Yoshidan pyhäkkö
吉田神楽岡町-30 左京区
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Yoshida shrine is famous for Setsubun festival held on the 3rd Feb every year.

Arts & Culture

You can experience in making a traditional craft such as Kyoto Damascene,Woodblock Printing,or Cloisonne
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Kyoto Handicraft Centre
聖護院円頓美町-17 左京区
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You can experience in making a traditional craft such as Kyoto Damascene,Woodblock Printing,or Cloisonne
京都市美術館
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Kyoto City Kyocera taidemuseo
124 Okazaki Enshōjichō
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京都市美術館
Kyoto museum of Traditional crafts(B1F)where you can experience and observe the crafts. there are some occasional free events,too.
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Miyakomesse
9-1 Okazaki Seishōjichō
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Kyoto museum of Traditional crafts(B1F)where you can experience and observe the crafts. there are some occasional free events,too.
You can enjoy the dance performance by maiko. Adults¥3,150 Student (age 16-22)¥2,200 Children (age 7-15) ¥1,900 Everyday starting at 6:00pm and at 7:00pm (From December till the second week of March, performances will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays only.)
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ギオンコーナー
570-2 Gionmachi Minamigawa
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You can enjoy the dance performance by maiko. Adults¥3,150 Student (age 16-22)¥2,200 Children (age 7-15) ¥1,900 Everyday starting at 6:00pm and at 7:00pm (From December till the second week of March, performances will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays only.)

Entertainment & Activities

many animals!! nice garden in the middle,too. great for sakura season.
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Kyoton kaupungin eläintarha
Okazaki Hoshojicho Sakyo Ward
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many animals!! nice garden in the middle,too. great for sakura season.

Essentials

Nearest supermarket. working hour:9:30~24:00
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Seria
51-3 Okazaki Tennōchō
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Nearest supermarket. working hour:9:30~24:00
￥100 shop. 3mins from the house. The first floor is supermarket(Fresco)
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Seria
51-3 Okazaki Tennōchō
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￥100 shop. 3mins from the house. The first floor is supermarket(Fresco)

Everything Else

荷物や手紙を送れます。
Kyōto Okazaki Post Office
岡崎天王町-16 左京区
荷物や手紙を送れます。

Getting Around

the other side of Fresco(supermarket) max10cars08:00-22:00 < Mon-Fri > max fee /day ¥1200 max fee /day ¥2000 (anyday of 22:00-08:00 max ¥300)
タイムズ岡崎
岡崎東天王町-4 左京区
the other side of Fresco(supermarket) max10cars08:00-22:00 < Mon-Fri > max fee /day ¥1200 max fee /day ¥2000 (anyday of 22:00-08:00 max ¥300)
Keage station Nearest subway station. about 15mins walking to the house.
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Keage Station
Higashikomonozachō Higashiyama Ward
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Keage station Nearest subway station. about 15mins walking to the house.
Okazakijinjya mae Nearest bus stop. 3mins to our house.
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Higashi-Tenno Okazaki-Jinja -pyhäkkö (Kanin pyhäkkö)
Okazaki Higashitennōchō Sakyo Ward
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Okazakijinjya mae Nearest bus stop. 3mins to our house.