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Take a tour of “Ohara,” a mountain village in Kyoto.
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Let’s enjoy autumn in “Ohara,” an area with attractions such as temples with gardens well worth seeing and refreshing hot springs where you can relax.
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Address: 540 Ohara Raikouin-cho, Sakyo-ku Hours: 9:00 to 17:30 (From 8:30 in November. December through February: 9:00 to 16:30 ) Last admission time is 30 min. before gate closing time.Admission fee: Adult: ¥700, high / junior high school student: ¥400, elementary school student: ¥150 Phone: 075-744-2531 URL:http://www.sanzenin.or.jp/
A temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism, its origin goes back to a
temple in Mt. Hiei built by the sect Founder Saicho. Ojo Gokurakuin
within the grounds has been located here since its foundation in the
12th century, and Amidasanzon images in the temple have been
designated as national treasures. In the moss garden, you can see
the adorable “Warabe jizo” that looks as if children are playing
together. In late autumn, colorful leaves beautifully appear among
the Japanese cedar trees and the contrast of the autumn colors
with the moss green is most attractive.
Sanzen-in Temple三千院A
Take a tour of “Ohara,” a mountain village in Kyoto.
Kyoto Recommends selections
Ohara is a mountain village located in the northeast of Kyoto city where a tranquil rural
landscape surrounded by mountains remains. Ohara developed as a way-stop where Wakasa
Kaido Road, which connected Wakasa Bay on the Sea of Japan coast with Kyoto city, passed
through. Because this road used to be used to transport products from the sea, especially Saba
(mackerel), it is also called Saba Kaido Road.
Ohara is located at the foot of Mt. Hiei and is the home of Enryakuji Temple, the head temple
of the Tendai sect of Buddhism, and historically has a deep connection with this sect. Daigenji
Temple, which was founded at the beginning of the 10th century, was prosperous as a dojo for
Shomyo, a form of Buddhist music setting sutra to a musical scale. Gradually, many people
including members of the Imperial Family, world weary aristocrats, and those who were
living in hiding from the capital considered Ohara as a sacred place and started to gather there.
You can enjoy the tranquil mountain village atmosphere where mustard flowers bloom in
spring and cosmos bloom in autumn among the thatched roof houses.
Autumn leaves are the most beautiful in mid-November each year. Each temple has different
scenery of autumn leaves, so let’s appreciate them together with the buildings and gardens.
Because Ohara is surrounded by mountains, it gets dark early and is chilly in the evenings.
Wear warm clothes when visiting a nighttime seeing.
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1Temples in Ohara have gardens that showcase the exquisite scenery of Kyoto. Each garden is unique; Sanzen-in Temple has a moss garden, the garden in Hosen-in Temple looks like a framed painting and the garden in Jakko-in brings to mind the history of the area.
Address: 187 Ohara Shorinin-cho, Sakyo-kuHours: 9:00 to 17:00 (Reception ends at 16:30) Closed: Open every dayAdmission fee: Adult: ¥800, high / junior high school student: ¥700, elementary school student:¥600 Phone:075−744−2409 URL:http://www.hosenin.net/
Event schedule: From Saturday, November 7 to Sunday, December 6, 2015Admission fee: Adult: ¥ 1,000, junior high school/high school student: ¥900(Ticket valid for both temples)Gate opens at 17:45 and closes at 21:00 (last admission time at 20:30)
Autumn night illuminationOhara Hosen-in Temple and Shorin-in Temple
This temple was founded as one of the Shorin-in Temple quarters. Once you step
inside the entrance gate, a neat-looking Japanese white pine tree appears that is
approximately 700 years old. By using the pillars of the building to make up a
picture frame, you can enjoy a picture-like view of the garden from inside the
temple. During daytime hours, they serve green tea. Nighttime visits are held
during the autumn leaves period and you can appreciate fantastic views, which are
different from daytime.
Hosen-in Temple宝泉院B
It is said that this old temple was founded at the end of the 6th century by Prince
Shotoku, whose portrait appeared on the former 10,000 yen bill. In autumn, maple
leaves growing on the stone steps of the approach are tinted with autumn colors
and the main temple is wrapped with colorful leaves. The small garden facing the
pond looks beautiful from any angle and is therefore called, the garden with a
façade on every side.
Address: 676 Ohara Kusao-cho, Sakyo-kuHours: 9:00 to 17:00 (Closes at 16:30 from December 1 to 31. 10:00 to 16:00 from January 1 to 3, and 9:00 to 16:30 from January 4 to February 28) Closed: Open every day Admission fee: Adult: ¥600, high school student: ¥600, junior high school student: ¥350, elementary school student: ¥100Phone: 075-744-3341 URL: http://www.jakkoin.jp/
Jakko-in Temple寂光院C
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2Ohara is one of the famous hot spring areas in Kyoto. There are Japanese style spa inns where you can cure your traveler’s fatigue and experience the attractive culture of Japan. You can use these hotels for a casual short stay during the daytime as opposed to staying overnight.
Relax in a hot spring
Address: 17 Ohara Kusao-cho, Sakyo-kuHours: 9:00 to 17:00 Closed: Tuesday (Wednesday if Tuesday is holiday) Fee: Café use charge is requiredPhone: 075-744-2227 URL: http://www.ohara-sansou.com/index_e.php
Address: 500-4 Ohara Ueno-cho, Sakyo-kuHours: 9:00 to 17:00 Closed: Monday (Opens on national holidays) Fee: Plant dyeing workshop: from ¥1,080 Phone: 075-744-3551 URL: https://www.kyokanko.or.jp/shisetsu/taiken_d.phtml?id=ta0006
Plant dyeing is Kyoto’s traditional dyeing method
that produces soft color tones. In this workshop,
you can create your own original dyed item such as a
handkerchief and scarf using plants of the season.
The required time is 30 minutes or longer. The
studio is the yellow building facing the main street.
Kyoto plant dyeing studio京都草木染工房F
Address: 17 Ohara Kusao-cho, Sakyo-kuFee: One-day plan (with spot-off at spa or footbath café): from ¥4,600 (Rice ball set menu or Sansai soba noodle set menu will be served. ¥100 for bath tax is included.) Phone: 075-744-2227 URL: http://www.ohara-sansou.com/cycling/index2.php
Bicycle ride from Ohara mountain village
大原山里自転車下りGThis plan is only available for Ohara Sanso visitors. This is
a one-day course in which participants can ride a bicycle
down a road surrounded by nature from Ohara mountain
village to Kyoto station, which is 23 km away, visiting
sightseeing spots on the way to the final destination. A
service to carry their baggage to Kyoto station is only
available for a visitor staying at Ohara Sanso. (This plan will run until the end of December.)
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3 Experience workshops and events through which you can feel the history and nature of Ohara and make unique memories.
A memorable experience
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Shino味工房志野Shino味工房志野
Rogawajaya呂川茶屋Rogawajaya呂川茶屋
Shibakyu志ば久Shibakyu志ば久
Shino味工房志野Shino味工房志野
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Roritsuchaya呂律茶屋
Roritsuchaya呂律茶屋
Onosanso小の山荘Onosanso小の山荘
Ohara gakkomae大原学校前
Ohara gakkomae大原学校前
Ohara大原Ohara大原
Nomurawakare 野村別れNomurawakare 野村別れ
Kusaocho草生町
Kusaocho草生町
Umenomiyamae梅の宮前
Umenomiyamae梅の宮前
Hosen-in Temple宝泉院
Jakko-in Temple寂光院
Ohara Sanso 大原山荘Bicycle ride from Ohara mountain village 大原山里自転車下り
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Shorin-in Temple勝林院
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Leaves of trees that leisurely surround the magnificent architecture turn vermillion. The contrast between the leaves and the green moss is beautiful.
Jikko-in Temple実光院
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Jikko-in Temple is famous for its rare cherry blossoms that bloom from autumn through spring. You can walk leisurely in the garden which has a pond at its center.
Otonashi-no-taki音無の滝
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Take a mountain road deep into the mountain, and a waterfall flowing like a ribbon appears. The sight of water splashing across the rocks is graceful.
Seryo芹生
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A hot spring hotel that serves authentic Japanese cuisine. The garden atmosphere and the dishes that use seasonal vegetables are excellent. A tasteful outdoor hot spring is also recommended.
Gyozanen魚山園
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A well-established hotel for Japanese cuisine that serves Kyoto cuisine of each season. A tasteful outdoor hot spring is also recommended.
Tanada (Rice terraces)棚田
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Paddy fields are cut into the mountain side and look like steps. You will encounter the beautiful scenery of an old-style farming village.
Ohara Area Map
Kyoto Sta.京都駅
Kyoto Sta.京都駅
Shijo Sta.四条駅
Shijo Sta.四条駅
Kokusaikaikan Sta.国際会館駅
Kokusaikaikan Sta.国際会館駅
Ohara bus stop大原バス停
Ohara bus stop大原バス停
Karasuma Sta.烏丸駅Karasuma Sta.烏丸駅
Gion-shijo Sta.祇園四条駅Gion-shijo Sta.祇園四条駅
Demachiyanagi Sta.出町柳駅Demachiyanagi Sta.出町柳駅
Kawaramachi Sta.河原町駅
Kawaramachi Sta.河原町駅
AccessFrom Demachiyanagi Sta.Takes about 35 minutes by the Kyoto bus #17.From Kokusai kaikan Sta.(Subway)Takes about 25 minutes by the Kyoto bus #19.From Kyoto Sta.Subway to Kokusai Kaikan or“International Conference Center”(About 20 minutes),transfer to the Kyoto bus #19.*Bus travel time may vary significantly depending on traffic conditions.
HDoishibazukehonpo
土井志ば漬本舗
Kyoto plant dyeing studio
京都草木染工房
Ohara no Sato大原の里
Kyoto bus京都バスKyoto bus京都バス
Keihan Railway京阪電鉄Keihan Railway京阪電鉄
Hankyu Railway阪急電鉄Hankyu Railway阪急電鉄
Subway Karasuma Line地下鉄烏丸線
Subway Karasuma Line地下鉄烏丸線
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What are “Oharame”?
Ohara Kanko Hoshokai Address: 81-2 Ohara Raikoin-cho, Sakyo-ku Hours: 10:00 to 14:00 Closed: Sunday, national holidays and Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January4) Fee: ¥2,500 Phone: 075-744-2148URL: (Ohara Kanko Hoshokai)http://kyoto-ohara-kankouhosyoukai.net/
Oharame are female peddlers who used to visit the town of Kyoto from Ohara to sell firewood. They wore a unique outfit of a navy blue kimono, an apron, and a handkerchief on their heads, on top of which they put the firewood. The origin of Oharame goes back to the end of 12th century. Today, only women can experience wearing the Oharame outfit. If you walk around in this outfit, you can receive special services such as temple admission fee discounts and souvenir items.
Shiso is a native Japanese herb that has grown in Japan for a
long time. The characteristics of Shiso are its refreshing taste
and aroma, making it an indispensable ingredient for Japanese
food and one of Ohara’s special products. “Shibazuke,” a
traditional pickle in Kyoto, was first made in Ohara, and its rich
aroma that spreads inside your mouth stimulates your appetite.
Doi Shibazuke, a well-established pickle store, specializes in
rice cooked in Kamado (an old-style Japanese kitchen range)
with a buffet including seasonal pickles also proving popular.
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Oharakankohoshokai大原観光保勝会
Post office郵便局
Uan卯菴
Motoshiroもとしろ
Shino味工房志野
Rogawajaya呂川茶屋
Shibakyu志ば久
Shino味工房志野
Tsujishibazukehonpo辻しば漬本舗Ro
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7 国道367号線
Taka
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Route
108 国道108号線
Roritsuchaya呂律茶屋
Onosanso小の山荘
Ohara gakkomae大原学校前
Ohara大原
Nomurawakare 野村別れ
Kusaocho草生町
Umenomiyamae梅の宮前
Kyoto Sta.京都駅
Shijo Sta.四条駅
Kokusaikaikan Sta.国際会館駅
Ohara bus stop大原バス停
Karasuma Sta.烏丸駅
Gion-shijo Sta.祇園四条駅
Demachiyanagi Sta.出町柳駅
Kawaramachi Sta.河原町駅
Kyoto bus京都バス
Keihan Railway京阪電鉄
Hankyu Railway阪急電鉄
Subway Karasuma Line地下鉄烏丸線
Featured
Sightseeing
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Autumn Special Exhibition
金戒光明寺
Konkai-Komyoji TempleAutumn leaves matching the white sand and the hair moss look beautiful . Precious temple treasures such as the folding screens painted by Jakuchu Ito make up special exhibitions. You can overlook Kyoto city from the temple gate balcony.
Open: 9:00 to 16:00 (Reception close)Admission: [Mieido, Ohojo and garden] Adult: ¥600/Elementary school student: ¥300[Temple gate] Adult: ¥800/Elementary school student: ¥400[Ticket set for Mieido, Ohojo, garden and temple gate]Adult: ¥1,200/Elementary school student: ¥600
Nighttime visit (Illumination) Mieido,Ohojo and garden
Sunday, November 1, 2015 - Sunday, December 6, 2015
Open: 17:30 to 20:30 (Reception close)Admission: Adult: ¥800/Elementary school student: ¥400住所:左京区黒谷町121 Address: 121, Kurodani-cho, Sakyo-kuURL: http://www.kyokanko.or.jp/momiji2015/
Saturday, November 14, 2015 - Sunday, November 29, 2015
霊鑑寺
Reikanji TempleAutumn leaves spreading over the skirts of the mountain look splendid. Precious treasures of the temple such as Gosho dolls bestowed by the Emperor will provide a special exhibition.
Open: 10:00 to 16:00 (Reception close)Admission: Adult: ¥600/Elementary school student: ¥300住所:左京区鹿ヶ谷御所ノ段町 Address: Goshonodan-cho, Shishigatani, Sakyo-kuURL: http://www.kyokanko.or.jp/momiji2015/
Saturday, November 21, 2015 - Sunday, December 6, 2015
宝鏡寺
Hokyoji TempleThis temple has many historical dolls bestowed by the Emperor. T h e highlight is th e a utumn leaves in the front garden of the main temple.
Open: 10:00 to 15:30 (Reception close)Admission: Adult: ¥600/Elementary/junior high school student: ¥300住所:上京区寺之内通堀川東入百々町547Address: 547, Dodo-cho, Kamigyo-kuURL: http://www.kyokanko.or.jp/momiji2015/
Sunday, November 1, 2015 - Monday, November 30, 2015
Subway Tozai Line
Higashiyama Sta.
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Kami GoryomaeHokyo-jiTemple
Special exhibition of the circuit style garden with autumn leaves and the temple gate overlooking the city
Autumn leaves of the temple for dolls with a doll exhibition
Autumn leaves of the temple closely related to the imperial family
In Autumn, temples have many highlights such as their beautiful gardens with autumn leaves and special exhibitions of precious architecture and Buddhist statues, which can be seen for a limited period of time only during this season.
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Honke Tankuma HontenKyoto Cuisine1
Having being in business for 90 years, Honke Tankuma continues the heritage of essential Kyoto cuisine. The restaurant tries to make good use of the blessings of natural ingredients in each season. Enjoy a meal together with Kyoto-style ceramics and lacquer tableware.
The heritage of essential Kyoto cuisine since its establishment 90 years ago
Credit cards*A 15% service fee will be charged for all dishes.
¥25,000Average price
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Kawaramachi Sta. Gion-Shijo Sta.
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TenkiTempura2
Tenki started its business in 1933 and was the first restaurant to invent Tempura Kaiseki in Japan. Enjoy Kyoto cuisine using seasonal food and tempura made from carefully selected ingredients.
Well-known restaurant for tempura
Tempura course from ¥6,500, Tempura set menu ¥3,500, Kaiseki ¥3,500Recommendations/
Eng. menu Vegetarian menu
天喜上京区千本今出川上ル上善寺町89
11:30−20:00Monday (Open on national holidays and substitute public holidays) 075-461-4146 http://kyoto-tenki.com/flyer/2014eng.pdf
VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTER, Discover Card
89, Jozenji-cho, Kamigyo-ku
Credit cardsfrom ¥3,500Average price
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hakubaicho Sta.
KitanoTenman-gu
Imadegawa
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Nishioji
Randen Kitano Line
Yudofu ChikusenTofu Cuisine3
Chikusen is located in the grounds of Seiryo-ji Temple. You can enjoy Yudofu using tofu from the famous store Morika and Kyoto cuisine featuring traditional Kyoto vegetables while appreciating the garden.
Genuine Yudofu and Kyoto cuisine
Yudofu fixed course ¥3,780, Yudofu fixed course with yuba and sashimi ¥4,320, Yudofu kaiseki “Hanakage” ¥5,400Recommendations/
You can enjoy freshly made and cooked soba noodles made of freshly milled buckwheat berries. Soba sweets such as soba-mochi and soba-ita are also available for sale.
A well-established soba restaurant founded 550 years ago
Sweets shop 9:00-19:00 Soba restaurant 11:00−19:00(L.O.18:30)January 1st and 2nd only 075-231-3446 http://honke-owariya.co.jp/en/
VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTER, Discover Card
322, Niomontsukinuke-cho, Nakagyo-ku
Credit cards*No food available for those allergic to fish.
Average price
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KarasumaoikeSta.OikeSubway Tozai Line
Oshikoji
Kurumayacho
Higashinotoin
KarasumaSubway KarasumaLine
Nijo
¥1,400
sushi OTOWASushi5
Enjoy various types of sushi including Kyoto-style sushi such as hako-zushi (pressed sushi) and saba-zushi (pressed mackerel sushi), our special mushi-zushi (steamed sushi), and inari-zushi, made of juicy aburaage (deep fried tofu) full of dashi (soup stock) stuffed with vinegared rice.
Please enjoy Kyoto-style sushi.
Mushi-zushi ¥1,512, Hako-zushi ¥1,296, Saba-zushi (for one person) ¥1,566Recommendations/
寿司 乙羽中京区新京極通四条上る中之町565
Gokomachi
Kawaramachi Sta.HankyuRailway
Shinkyogoku
Shijo
Takashimaya
OPA
11:00-21:00 (No resting time)Monday (Open on holidays)075-221-2412
VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTER
565, Nakano-cho, Nakagyo-ku
Credit cards¥1,500Average price
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Kyoto-yuba SEIKE NishijinYuba Cuisine4
The highest-quality yuba (bean curd skin) made with original blend of top-quality soy beans is our specialty. Enjoy our course meal of Kyoto-yuba in a traditional Kyo-machiya (merchant houses in Kyoto) nestled in the old and historical city.
The best course meal full of all sorts of Kyoto-yuba dishes served in a Kyo-machiya
"Yuba Zukushi Lunch" (Lunch full of all sorts of yuba dishes) ¥4,100, "Yuba Zukushi Dinner" (Dinner full of all sorts of yuba dishes) ¥7,990Recommendations/
Eng. menu Vegetarian menu
京ゆば処 静家 西陣店上京区大宮通今出川下ル薬師町234
Lunch hours/11:30-14:30 (L.O.)Dinner hours/17:00-19:45 (L.O.)Wednesdays and the year-end and New Year holidays075-468-8487http://www.seike-yuba.com/nishijin
VISA, MASTER*10% of the total amount will be charged for service.*Menus for vegetarian and oriental vegetarian are available upon request two days prior to the visit date.
234 Yakushi-cho, Kamigyo-ku
Credit cards¥6,500Average price
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Let’s enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine “tempura”, “sushi” and a variety of Kyoto cuisine that is only available in Kyoto such as authentic Kyo-kaiseki courses.食食 Restaurants
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Mishimatei7Enjoy sukiyaki using high-grade aged and marbled beef (Kuroge-washu: Japanese Black) in a private traditional Japanese room, in a building that still maintains its original elegance from the time the restaurant was established in 1873 (Meiji 6).
11:30-22:30(Lunch time 11:30-15:00) Wednesday (Holidays acc. the calendar, no holidays in Nov/Dec)075-221-0003 http://www.mishima-tei.co.jp
VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTER, Discover Card*For overseas customers, making a reservation is only possible from the hotel where you are staying. (Reservations cannot be made after check-out.)*Cancellation fees are 30% of the meal price two days before, 50% the day before and 80% on the reserved date. (100% when the reservation is cancelled without notice. Lunch: ¥5,000 per person, Dinner: ¥10,000 per person)
405, Sakurano-cho, Nakagyo-ku
Credit cardsLunch ¥7,000 Course menu ¥13,000Average price
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Kyotoshiyakusho-Mae Sta.Subway Tozai LineOike
Aneyakoji
Sanjo
Teramachi
Gokomachi
Fuyacho
Kawaramachi
Beef
Russian Restaurant KievRussian food10
Established in 1972, when Kyoto city and Kiev city became sister cities. The scenery looking down on the Kamo River is very popu-lar. Beer garden is open on the roof during summer time.
The only authentic Russian restaurant in Kyoto
Borsch ¥860, Piroshki ¥300, Kiev set ¥4,600Recommendations/
Eng. menu
ロシアレストラン キエフ東山区縄手通四条上ル廿一軒町鴨東ビル6F
12:00−22:00(L.O.21:00)Year-end and New Year holidays 075-525-0860 http://www.restaurant-kiev.com/
VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTER
Ohto Bldg. 6F, Nijuikken-cho, Higashiyama-ku
Credit cards¥3,500Average price
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TakashimayaShijo
Minami-za
Kamo River
KawabataKeihan Railwai
Ponto-choKiyamachi
Kawara-machi
Nawate
Hankyu LineKawaramachiSta.
Hello Kitty SaryoCafé 12
Enjoy our selection of seasonal kyogashi (Kyoto traditional confec-tionery) and Japanese food in the Hello Kitty style.Come take a look at our Hello Kitty ceramics and lacquerware too.
A casual restaurant with comfortable atmosphere that emerges after you go through the lattice door and move deeper down the alley. A secret sauce made with boiled potherbs and Japanese dashi (soup stock) is our specialty.
Enjoy Kyoto-tonkatsu with a secret sauce of Japanese taste
Tonkatsu Teishoku(Set meal of pork cutlet) ¥1,300, Hirekatsu Deluxe Teishoku (Deluxe set meal of fillet cutlet) ¥2,700Recommendations/
Eng. menu Vegetarian menu Non-smoking
とん漫中京区富小路通姉小路下る福長町118-1
11:30-14:0017:30-19:30Sundays and Irregular holidays075-241-1818
VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTER
118-1 Fukunaga-cho, Nakagyo-ku
Credit cards¥1,500Average price
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KYOTO TOWER HOTEL Sky Lounge “KUU”Café/Bar11
The hotel is conveniently located in front of Kyoto Station, but the place is filled with peaceful atmosphere which puts the noise of the city from your mind. The place is illuminated in blue at night, creating more mature atmosphere.
Select hideaway for adults to enjoy with spectacular night views
Tower Original Cocktail ¥1,600, Standard Cocktail ¥1,100 and up,Fair Cocktail ¥1,100Recommendations/
Highly popular and exclusive restaurants require prior reservations.
These restaurants, after getting a reservation, perfectly organize seating
and rooms for their guests, planning the menu and providing all the
special ingredients beforehand—these are all to welcome and
entertain guests with superb hospitality & manner. Please think about
their professionalism and the time spent which the restaurant has taken
to welcome each and every guest. Try not be late for the reservation or
not showing up at the restaurant without making a cancellation call.
When you cannot go to the restaurant, make sure to give a cancellation
call. Trips to Kyoto will become further enjoyable, when you receive
such a welcoming spirit that will compliment your cuisine.
About Restaurant Reservations
Kyoto Travel Tips & Hints
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ISHIKAWA BAMBOO SHOP15You can find excellent items made from fine bamboo grown in Sagano area, and other bamboo handicraft products such as chopsticks, spoons, and so on. Also, you can watch a demonstration by a bamboo-ware artisan, or participate in a workshop of making a bamboo bag in Shoryuen, the store across the street.
Specialized shop of bamboo handicraft products with more than 80 years history in Arashiyama
Arashi(Japanese sake cup made of green bamboo) ¥650, Bean-shaped bamboo basket ¥3,240, Bamboo earrings ¥1,515Recommendations/
Tax-free
いしかわ 竹乃店右京区嵯峨天龍寺造路町35番地
10:00-18:00 (11:00-17:00 on Weekdays from Dec. to Mar.) Open every day of the year075-861-0076http://www.takenomise.com/english
VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTER
35, Tsukurimichi-cho, Saga-Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku
Credit cards¥1,500Average price
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Kanaami-Tsuji13Kyoto kana-ami (wire netting) has a long history of regular use as a kitchen utensil in the preparation of Kyoto cuisine. We create handmade items based on the concept of "Creating Products that Blend with the Modern Lifestyle."
Kana-ami (wire netting) craft born from the aesthetic sense of the people of Kyoto
Tofu ladle ¥4,700, Tea strainer ¥4,500, Griddle with ceramic ¥8,000Recommendations/
Kikuichimonji Ltd.14The Emperor Gotoba gave permission to his swordsmith Norimune to stamp the blade of each sword with the imperial Chrysanthemum-crest. Thus the name Kikuichi-monji, Chrysanthemum One, was created. Currently, Kikuichimonji now produces and sells cutlery for general use.
11:00-18:00 (Opens at 12:00 on Sundays)Thursday075-221-0077 http://www.kikuichimonji.com
VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTER, Discover Card
14 Ishibashi-cyo, Nakagyo-ku
Credit cards¥20,000Average prise
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Teramachi
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Fuyacho
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Tanaka Keiran17A store specializing in dashimaki featuring natural ingredients without using MSG or preservatives. Using dashi made everyday and eggs produced in Kyoto, the chef will make an egg rolled omelet right in front of you.
Kyoto specialty dashimaki, rolled omelet using dashi and eggs
9:00-18:00 (Closed when dashi runs out.) No closed day075-221-2094
185, Higashiuoya-cho, Nakagyo-ku
¥360Average prise
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Shijo
Nishikikoji
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Kanbutsu Kyo Yamashiroya18Kyo Yamashiroya sells products using red peppers which are produced in Kyoto and sold exclusively here such as kyo-shichimi and nama shichimi. Kyo-kinako chocolate, available in fall and winter only, is another popular item.
Take Japanese traditional kanbutsu (dried food) to your dinner table!
Kyo shichimi (Bottle) ¥540, Kyo shichimi furikake (bottle) ¥486, Kyo kinako chocolate (Available in fall and winter only)Recommendations/
乾物の京山城屋東山区上田町81-2
Weekday 11:00 -17:00, Saturday, Sunday and national holiday 11:00-18:00 Wednesday075-551-2500 http://www.kyo-yama.jp/
81-2, Ueda-cho, Higashiyama-ku
¥1,500Average prise*Samples of "Kyo-shichimi" and "Kyo-kinako chocolate" are available.
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Fukujuen Kyoto Flagship Store16By combining the traditional techniques passed down in Kyoto, we serve various Uji-cha cultures, such as Uji-cha only sold in Kyoto Flagship Store, Japanese tea ceremony held in an authentic tea room, French cuisine using tea.
Have fun and enjoy experiencing the culture of the Kyoto dynasty and Uji-cha culture
Japanese Tea Ceremony ¥2,700Recommendations/
Tax-free
福寿園 京都本店 下京区四条通富小路角
1st Floor/10:00-19:00 B1, 5th Floor/11:00-19:00 2nd, 4th Floor/ Open from 11:00 to 19:00 (L.O. 18:30) 3rd Floor/ Lunch Hours from 11:30 to 15:00 (L.O. 14:00) Dinner Hours from 17:30 to 21:30 (L.O. 20:30)New Year's day, the 3rd Wednesday (excluding Nov.)075-221-2920http://www.fukujuen-kyotohonten.com/english
VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTER, Discover Card
Shijo Tominokoji, Shimogyo-ku
Credit cards¥2,000Average price
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Takashimaya
Tominokoji
Teramachi
ShijoAyanokoji
Nishikikoji
Yanagi Baba
買買 Shopping Traditional Kyoto products are recommended as souvenirs. Let’s pick up some bamboo products, a traditional craft of Kyoto, some Uji green tea and some Kyo-shichimi (7-spice-mix).
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Cooking Sun20Hands-on Japanese cooking classes for international travelers. Cooking Sun offers classes twice a day; in the morning (9:30-13:00) and afternoon (14:00-17:30).
Japanese cooking class for international travelers
Morning Bento Class ¥7,200 - ¥7,800, Afternoon Kappo Class ¥7,200-¥7,800, Recommendations/
Shourin-ji Temple22The main temple is the great entrance brought over and reconstructed by the Konoe family that were a major patron of the temple. A stone pagoda is built on the grounds where the complete Buddhist scriptures are buried. In autumn, Kissho leaves are colored, and it is said from their beautiful appearance that this is where Kisshoten (Japanese female divinity) lives.
Zen experience in Tofuku-ji, a famous spot for its beautiful autumn leaves
Zen meditation ¥1,000, Sutra copying ¥1,500, Tracing a picture of a Buddhist image ¥1,500Recommendations/
NPO Emondo Miyabi Yuki23Sightseeing while wearing a Kimono in Kyoto is very popular. Why don't you take souvenir pictures wearing a Junihitoe, uchikake or samurai costume in Kyo machiya? Experience Japanese traditional cultures such as tea ceremony and dressing up in traditional costumes.
Store specializing in Junihitoe, Uchikake, and Kimono
Junihitoe and tea ceremony experience from ¥17,280/Experience of traditional bridal Kimono from ¥12,960Recommendations/
NPO法人 衣紋道 雅ゆき中京区 座通三条上ル突抜町807番地
9:00-18:00 No closed day 075-254-8883http://www.miyabi-yuki.jp/
VISA, AMEX, MASTER
807, Tsukinuke-cho, Nakagyo-ku
Credit cards¥8,000Average prise
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Kameya Yoshinaga21Kameya Yoshinaga continues to produce Kyoto-style confectionery in Shijo Samegai, Kyoto. They produce Japanese unbaked sweets that colorfully and richly express the four seasons and offer workshops in which participants can enjoy the sweets they make with green tea.
Well-established Japanese confectionery store that continues with tradition while continuing to evolve
Sweets making class (General) ¥2,700, Sweets making class (18 years old or under) ¥2,160 , Ubatama (6 pieces) ¥486Recommendations/
亀屋良長下京区四条通油小路西入柏屋町17番、19番地合地
9:00-18:00 January 1st and 2ndonly / Sweets making class is closed: Sunday and Dec. 6 - Jan. 7075-221-2005 http://kameya-yoshinaga.com
VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTER
17 - 19, Kashiwaya-cho, Shimogyo-ku
Credit cards¥3,000Average prise
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Joukeian19Joukeian is a tea room in the higashiyama district of Kyoto where you can enjoy an authentic tea ceremony. We serve tea, sweets and seasonal meals in a peaceful candle-lit atmosphere (only for night courses C and D).
Tea ceremony experience Joukeian
Short Course A ¥2,000, Short Course B ¥5,000, Night Course C ¥5,000, Night Course D ¥5,000Recommendations/
浄敬庵 東山区泉涌寺山内町1-24
Short Course A 14:00 15:30 17:00, Short Course B 13:00, Night Course C 17:00 19:00 Monday 090-4496-1218 http://joukeian.gotohp.jp/english/
1-24, Yamanouchi-cho, Sennyuji, Higashiyama-ku
¥5,000Average prise*Please pay the exact amount in cash. An envelope for payment is prepared for each course. Please put the exact change in this envelope. There is no special dress code. Please wear socks, if possible.
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Sennyuji-michi
Keihan Railway
*Reservations are required. (By e-mail or phone)
WAK JAPAN Co.24A wide range of Japanese cultural experiences are available from the tea ceremony to martial arts. Staff who are fluent in English are always available and our barrier-free building allows those using wheelchairs to also feel comfortable while experiencing our courses.
Quality hospitality in which stillness and motion interweave.
Tea ceremony experience (For a group of two people or more) ¥3,880/person, Kimono (For a group of two or more) ¥3,880/person, Calligraphy (For a group of two or more) ¥3,880/personRecommendations/
Vegetarian menu Muslim Friendly
有限会社 ワックジャパン東山区大和大路通正面下ル大和大路一丁目533番地3
9:00-17:30Year-end and New Year holidays075-533-6500https://wakjapan.com/
VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTER, Discover Card
1-533-3, Yamatooji, Higashiyama-ku
Credit cards¥4500Average price
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Keihan Railway
Shichijo
Shio koji
Yamato Oji
Sayamachi
Kyoto National Museum
Kamo River
Enjoy experiencing Japanese culture such as taking in a tea ceremony or
Zen meditation as well as cultures unique to Kyoto such as the making of
Japanese sweets. Taking souvenir pictures wearing traditional attire such
as the Junihitoe and samurai costumes is also popular! 体験体 Experience
Kyoto City administrates some public nonsmoking areas in the city. Smoking in the public nonsmoking areas will be fined 1,000 yen ,except for cer tain smoking areas. Public nonsmoking areas are shown on the map.
Public Nonsmoking Area
… are the Public Nonsmoking Area
Stop smokingon the streets
In Kyoto City, all public areas within the city have regulations asking people to refrain from smoking on streets. Please mind your manners when you smoke. Thank you in advance for your compliance.
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How to Get On/Off a BusThe Kyoto City Bus traveling in Kyoto City has a large number of routes and bus services, so it is convenient for sightseeing. Please check the route number for your destination beforehand.
You can travel any number of times throughout one day within the City Bus and Kyoto Bus Flat-Fare Zone. * Ohara, Shugaku-in, Takao, Kibune/Kurama areas are outside of the Flat-Fare Zone.
Kyoto City Bus & Kyoto Bus One-Day Pass Adults: ¥500 / Children: ¥250
Please enter through the rear door.Boarding
When you hear or see that your bus stop is next, press a "Stop" button. As you leave the bus, drop the fare into the payment box next to the driver's seat, and get off the bus from the front door.
Exit
Access to Kyoto City
KYOTO
Station
Kiyomizu-dera Temple清水寺
Yasaka-Jinja Shrine, Maruyama-koen Park, Gion
八坂神社、円山公園、 園
Heian-Jingu Shrine, Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art
平安神宮、京都市美術館
Ginkakuji Temple銀閣寺
Kinkakuji Temple金閣寺
Arashiyama, Tenryuji Temple嵐山、天龍寺
Nijo-jo Castle二条城
City Bus 100 or 206Get off at “Gojozaka” or “Kiyomizu-michi”
City Bus 100 or 206Get off at “Gion.”
City Bus 5 or 100 or City Subway
Get off at “Okazaki Koen Bijutsukan/Heain Jingu-mae” or “Okazaki koen Rohm Theater Kyoto/Miyako Messe-mae.” Get off at “Higashiyama” on the Tozai subway line.
City Bus 5, 17 or 100Get off at “Ginkakuji-michi.”
City Bus 101 or 205Get off at “Kinkakuji-michi.”
JR Sagano Line or City Bus 28Get off at “ Saga Arashiyama Station” or “Arashiyama Tenryuji-mae.”
City Bus 9, 50, 101 or City Subway
Get off at “Nijojo-mae.” Change at “Karasuma Oike Station” on the Karasuma subway line to the Tozai subway line and get off at “Nijojo-mae Station.”
Data transmitted through KYOTO Wi-Fi is not encoded and could possibly be intercepted. Furthermore, there is no filter-ing system to block harmful websites. We ask that users of KYOTO Wi-Fi be aware of these facts and exercise appropriate caution. Please refrain from inputting sensitive information such as IDs, passwords, credit card information, etc. Thank you.
Notice
Note: If you use this service at a city bus stop, on the subway, or in a public facility,
you will have to perform the authentication procedure once every 30 minutes.Also, this service is not available at city bus stops between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
KYOTO Wi-Fi is Wi-Fi service provided by Kyoto City and its partners.
Service characteristics
For use of KYOTO Wi-Fi, please refer to this website.
Everyone can use it for free and 24 hours (Note).Please use KYOTO Wi-Fi to enjoy your stay in Kyoto.
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How to enjoy a ryokan (Japanese style hotel)
where you can touch the essence of Japanese hospitality culture
When you visit Japan, we recommend staying at a ryokan
where you can experience real Japanese hospitality
culture. By following several rules, you can have a peace-
ful and comfortable stay.
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Large public baths are familiar to Japanese
people as places to relax. If you observe the
etiquette that allows many people to take a
bath comfortably, you can enjoy the bath
without having to worry. You cannot take a
bath in your bathing suit. Take off all of your
clothes in the changing room. Wash your
body before getting into the bath. Do not
soak your towel in the bathtub and tie up
your hair if you have long hair.
How to get into a hot spring or large public bath
T h e Yukat a is a c asual t y p e of kim on o.
Because wearing a Yukata is an opportunity
to experience dressing in a kimono casually,
we encourage you to try it. You cannot use a
Yukata as a towel so please dry your body
thoroughly after taking a bath before putting
it on. If you wear a Yukata neatly, walking
around the ryokan in your Yukata is allowed.
Yukata can open easily, so please refrain from
walking around taking big strides.
Let's wear a Yukata.
What makes a Japanese-type house unique is
its tatami matting. It is said that the unique
aroma of the soft rushes has an aromatherapy
effect, and you can feel relaxed as though you
were walking in the forest. Tatami mats are soft
and springy, and excellent for heat insulation
and heat retention. On the other hand, tatami
mats can be easily damaged, so dragging your
wheeled suitcase and entering a tatami room
with your shoes on are strictly prohibited.
Tatami culture
Chopsticks are indispensable for dining in
Japan. You pinch food together with the two
sticks and bring it to your mouth. You need to
get the knack of using chopsticks, but why
don't you give it a try? In Japan, people hold a
rice bowl and soup bowl in their hands when
eating. Conversation at the table is allowed,
but do not talk with your mouth full. Try to eat
everything with nothing left over.
How to enjoy a meal
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Night-time Exploration in GionGion is a popular tourist spot where you can feel the history. Let's join this walking tour with an English-speaking tour guide.
TOURINFORMATION
Gion Walking with an Interpreter-guide
In the first half of the tour, the group will walk
around the north side of Gionmachi. On the north
side, there is Gion Shinbashi, which is designated as
an important preservation district of historic build-
ings, and you can enjoy the historical landscape.
While walking around this area, the guide will intro-
duce the ABCs of the traditional entertainment
quar ters such as the dif ferences in roles and
appearances between geiko and maiko, the roles of
the ochaya (teahouse) and the okiya (geiko house),
the detail of a performance in an ochaya, and the
daily life of a maiko.
View historical landscapes depicted in many novels and films such as Gion Shinbashi.
In the second half of the tour, the group will walk
around the south side of Gion. On Shijo-dori, which
divides the city into north and south, there are
many shops such as souvenir shops, hair ornament
shops for maiko, and sweets shops that maiko visit.
If you step into a side street from the busy street of
Hanamikoji, you can enjoy a very different and
relaxed atmosphere. This area has many remodeled
restaurants based on ochaya and machiya build-
ings, and you may able to see maiko on their way to
a banquet.
Gion district that represents Japan now as they did in the past. Even the back streets are full of attractions.
Course: In front of Kitaza - Tatsumibashi - Hanamikoji - Gion Kobu KaburenjoPeriod: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of each week from April 2015 through March 2016However, closed on Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3).Time: 18:00 to 19:40 (Reception opens at 17:30)However, 17:00 to 18:40 (Reception opens at 16:30) from December through February.Fee: ¥1,000/person (Cash only, insurance not included)Tour time: Approximately 100 minutesMeeting place: In front of Kitaza, Gion (Finish: In front of Gion Kobu Kaburenjo)TEL: 075-752-7070 (Kyoto City Tourism Association)Website: http://www.waraido.com* The tour will be conducted in English only. * Be very careful when walking on streets with heavy traffic and streets with steps.Before participating in the tour, understand and agree that we cannot compensate for injuries or accidents.* No appointments are necessary, but if you want to join the tour with a group, please contact us at [email protected].
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Featured Events from Autumn to the Beginning of WinterIn Kyoto, from autumn through to the beginning of winter 2015, for a limited time events and exhibitions where you can experience the arts will be held. Take this opportunity to visit Kyoto.
EVENTSINFORMATION
Rinpa collectively refers to a group of artists that emerged in the Edo period, including Sōtatsu Tawaraya and Kōrin Ogata, who feature a decorative touch. This exhibition is an unparalleled opportunity in which Rinpa artworks are assembled in Kyoto, the birthplace of Rinpa.
KYOTO NATIONAL MUSEUM
RINPA:The Aesthetics of the CapitalSpecial Exhibitions
Venue: Kyoto National Museum, Heisei Chishinkan WingAddress: 527 Chaya-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan 605-0931Exhibition hours: 9:30 to 18:00 (Entrance closes at 17:30) *However, the hours are extended to 20:00 on Fridays during the exhibition period. (Entrance closes at 19:30)Admission fee: Adult: ¥1,500, College student: ¥1,200, High school student: ¥900, Junior high school student or younger: Free TEL: 075-525-2473 (Telephone service) URL: (KYOTO NATIONAL MUSEUM) http://www.kyohaku.go.jp/eng/ , (RINPA) http://rinpa.exhn.jp/
Saturday, October 10, 2015 - Monday (national holiday), November 23, 2015
Wind God and Thunder God, By Tawaraya Sōtatsu [Kennin-ji Temple, Kyoto]
The Saga-Arashiyama area, which is famous for Togetsukyo Bridge and bamboo- forest walkways, will be decorated with paper-covered lanterns and big flower arrangements. Togetsukyo Bridge will be illuminated and appear as if it were floating.
Kyoto Arashiyama Hanatouro 2015
Lighting time: 17:00 to 20:30 (No postponement for rain) Venue: Saga-Arashiyama area, KyotoMain contents of the event: (1) ROHM Co. produces "Light and Blossoms Pathway." (2) Entire Togetsukyo Bridge area illuminated(3) All bamboo forest walkways illuminatedTEL: 075-212-8173 (Kyoto Hanatouro Promotion Council Secretariat/10:00 to 18:00 on weekdays)URL: http://www.hanatouro.jp/e/arashiyama/index.html
Friday, December 11, 2015 - Sunday December 20, 2015
"Nijo-jo Matsuri" is an event held at the UNESCO world heritage site Nijo-jo Castle. There will be a "Nijo-jo Castle Quiz Rally", and if you guess the answers to the quiz correctly, you may win a special prize by lottery. Also, on Sunday, Novem-ber 15, a "Samurai sword dance" show will be performed, in which the performers dance using Japanese swords and fans. You can enjoy the experience of the sword dance and samurai culture with an English explanation.
Nijo-jo Matsuri
Public transportation: City bus 9, 12, 50, 101, and Subway Tozai Line, get off at "Nijojo Mae"Admission reception time: 8:45 to 16:00 (Closed at 17:00) Closed on Tue. in Dec.Admission fee: Adult: ¥600 Junior high school/high school student: ¥350 Elementary school student: ¥200TEL: 075-841-0096
Saturday, October 17, 2015 - Monday, December 14, 2015
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Publisher: Kyoto City Tourism Association*The contents are as of March 2015, and are subject to change.*Please note that the prices stated here are including tax inprincipal, but there may be changes.*For some restaurants, except for the stated fee, there may bean additional service fee charged.https://www.kyokanko.or.jp/
Useful Information Website for the Kyoto SightseeingBus and Train Veteran—Arukumachi KYOTO Route Plannner—http://www.arukumachikyoto.jp/index.php?lang=en