Shopping
Messa メッサ is the closest supermarket from the house, there are all essential groceries, meat, vegetables and fruits, and many others essentials for cooking and daily life.
8 locals recommend
Mesa Kitano
65-18 SangenchōMessa メッサ is the closest supermarket from the house, there are all essential groceries, meat, vegetables and fruits, and many others essentials for cooking and daily life.
The famous Uniqlo brand has a shop nearby, about 10 minutes walk along Nakadachiuri street.
13 locals recommend
UNIQLO Nishijin
216 ShinmotochōThe famous Uniqlo brand has a shop nearby, about 10 minutes walk along Nakadachiuri street.
Everything Else
YOKAI SOHO building is our meeting place. It is where we will meet you upon check in time. You can check yokaisoho.com
YOKAI SOHO
24 NishimachiYOKAI SOHO building is our meeting place. It is where we will meet you upon check in time. You can check yokaisoho.com
Essentials
Senbon street used to be the central street of the ancient Imperial City of Kyoto, now it is still a vivid commercial street with many small restaurants.
The closest convenient store is located there too.
23 locals recommend
7-Eleven Kyoto-Senbon-Nakadachiuri
玉屋町-37 上京区Senbon street used to be the central street of the ancient Imperial City of Kyoto, now it is still a vivid commercial street with many small restaurants.
The closest convenient store is located there too.
Lawson Ninnajikaido-Shichihonmatsu
103-1 IchibanchōThis Lawson konbini is probably the closest to the house.
Getting Around
Kitano hakubaicho 北野白梅町 is the terminus of Randen trains going to Arashiyama 嵐山 (and Shijo Omiya).
46 locals recommend
Kitanohakubaicho Station
Kitanoshimohakubaichō Kita WardKitano hakubaicho 北野白梅町 is the terminus of Randen trains going to Arashiyama 嵐山 (and Shijo Omiya).
Sightseeing
Kitano Tenmangū 北野天満宮 is a famous Shinto shrine. Open all the time, it is also known for his antique flea market on the 25th of each month.
493 locals recommend
Kitano Tenmangū Shrine
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardKitano Tenmangū 北野天満宮 is a famous Shinto shrine. Open all the time, it is also known for his antique flea market on the 25th of each month.
Food Scene
Kura Sushi くら寿司 is a very famous sushi restaurant chain which can accommodate big groups.
32 locals recommend
Kura Sushi
224-1 NishikitakōjichōKura Sushi くら寿司 is a very famous sushi restaurant chain which can accommodate big groups.
We like to have a breakfast at Jam Jar, a nice machina renovated by Dany and Kazu. The Jam Jar is the name of the jam pot where alcohol was served during the prohibition. Dany and Kazu like the 1930s and their machina is renovated with taste, and tasty are their breakfasts too.
Jam Jar Lounge & Inn
758-2 HigashiimakōjichōWe like to have a breakfast at Jam Jar, a nice machina renovated by Dany and Kazu. The Jam Jar is the name of the jam pot where alcohol was served during the prohibition. Dany and Kazu like the 1930s and their machina is renovated with taste, and tasty are their breakfasts too.
Da Maeda is not only a pizzeria, it is also a macrobiotic, organic and vegan restaurant. The food and the service are good, and prices are reasonable.
13 locals recommend
Da Maeda
玉屋町-41 千本通中立売上るDa Maeda is not only a pizzeria, it is also a macrobiotic, organic and vegan restaurant. The food and the service are good, and prices are reasonable.
神馬 Shinme is the oldest izakaya of Kyoto, a legend still alive in this neighbourhood. Reservation is not possible so you should go early and be lucky, but if you are only few persons it should be possible.
30 locals recommend
Shinme
玉屋町-38 上京区神馬 Shinme is the oldest izakaya of Kyoto, a legend still alive in this neighbourhood. Reservation is not possible so you should go early and be lucky, but if you are only few persons it should be possible.
魔法にかかった驢馬 Maho roba (The enchanted donkey) is a restaurant with a different chef every night!
Local crowd is gathering there and prices are reasonable.
魔法にかかったロバ
魔法にかかった驢馬 Maho roba (The enchanted donkey) is a restaurant with a different chef every night!
Local crowd is gathering there and prices are reasonable.
Looking for an interesting ramen? いのうえ Inoue Ramen is a 40 years-old institution run by Mister Inoue, the head of Yokai street. He serves different ramen, and also the Yokai Ramen. Friendly service, and Yokai culture around.
お食事処いのうえ
大上之町-73 上京区Looking for an interesting ramen? いのうえ Inoue Ramen is a 40 years-old institution run by Mister Inoue, the head of Yokai street. He serves different ramen, and also the Yokai Ramen. Friendly service, and Yokai culture around.
Comfortable restaurant inside a machiya and in front of a kids park, a good place to relax for lunch time, dinner, or a coffee with cake. Reasonable prices and English speaking family (Japanese-German couple).
12 locals recommend
Cafe Frosch
557-7 HigashiyanagichōComfortable restaurant inside a machiya and in front of a kids park, a good place to relax for lunch time, dinner, or a coffee with cake. Reasonable prices and English speaking family (Japanese-German couple).
Sarasa is the first restaurant to have opened inside a former public bath (sento). It is a great place with reasonably priced food for lunch and dinner. It is also at the heart of the Kuramaguchi street, a ancient street revitalized by new shops, and by the famous Funaoka onsen.
68 locals recommend
Sarasa Nishijin
11-1 Murasakino HigashifujinomorichōSarasa is the first restaurant to have opened inside a former public bath (sento). It is a great place with reasonably priced food for lunch and dinner. It is also at the heart of the Kuramaguchi street, a ancient street revitalized by new shops, and by the famous Funaoka onsen.
Itogen 糸源, is a famous sushi restaurant, they have a cheap lunch menu on week days, and nice dinners.
糸源
Takigahanachō Kamigyo WardItogen 糸源, is a famous sushi restaurant, they have a cheap lunch menu on week days, and nice dinners.
Entertainment & Activities
Funaoka Onsen 船岡温泉 is one of the oldest city onsen (thermal bath). It is open until midnight or even 1 pm, everyday. A great experience if you like hot baths.
208 locals recommend
Funaoka Onsen
82-1 Murasakino MinamifunaokachōFunaoka Onsen 船岡温泉 is one of the oldest city onsen (thermal bath). It is open until midnight or even 1 pm, everyday. A great experience if you like hot baths.