Sightseeing
Shugakuin Imperial Villa
Shūgakuin Yabusoe Sakyo WardCheck out the photo!
It's a world heritage site.
Manshuin Monzeki
42 Ichijōji TakenouchichōAnother beautiful Temple in the neighborhood.
(see photo)
An outstanding example of Japanese 'wabi-sabi'. It's grounds are well maintained and its temple structures are left to age, in a natural way, out of respect for transition towards death and rebirth...
607 locals recommend
Jisho-ji Temple in Higashiyama
GinkakujichōAn outstanding example of Japanese 'wabi-sabi'. It's grounds are well maintained and its temple structures are left to age, in a natural way, out of respect for transition towards death and rebirth...
It's a small local shrine.
So local, you'll be using it's grounds as both a morning stroll route and a landmark to get back to the house.
The 'Torii' (entrance gate) is 20 metres away!
Sagimori Jinja Shrine
16 Shūgakuin MiyanowakichōIt's a small local shrine.
So local, you'll be using it's grounds as both a morning stroll route and a landmark to get back to the house.
The 'Torii' (entrance gate) is 20 metres away!
Another of the many temples and shrines in the local neighborhood. If you have the time you'd do well to spend a day walking the local sites. Every day I see tourists searching the treasures nearby.
28 locals recommend
Shisen-do
一乗寺門口町-27 左京区Another of the many temples and shrines in the local neighborhood. If you have the time you'd do well to spend a day walking the local sites. Every day I see tourists searching the treasures nearby.
The closest temple to our own house we make it a ritual to go there every autumn to see the great array of changing leaves and beautiful bamboo groves.
10 locals recommend
Sekizanzenin
Shugakuin Kaikonbocho-18 Sakyo WardThe closest temple to our own house we make it a ritual to go there every autumn to see the great array of changing leaves and beautiful bamboo groves.
Food Scene
Foodelica
Great food and drink nearby.
Excellent atmosphere and English speaking owner and staff.
One of the many, and one of the best Ramen Shops that represent what is the capital of Ramen in Kyoto. The heavily Korean populated district of Ichijoji.
Generally speaking, the longer the line = :))
高安
One of the many, and one of the best Ramen Shops that represent what is the capital of Ramen in Kyoto. The heavily Korean populated district of Ichijoji.
Generally speaking, the longer the line = :))
What the Americans' fondly refer to as a 'Greasy Spoon'. It features all day breakfast, bottomless American Coffee, Free newspapers and CNN on the tube.
There's a decent Burger and Tuna Melt on offer
Speak Easy
7-7 YamabanakawaharachōWhat the Americans' fondly refer to as a 'Greasy Spoon'. It features all day breakfast, bottomless American Coffee, Free newspapers and CNN on the tube.
There's a decent Burger and Tuna Melt on offer
Essentials
A 24 hour supermarket with fresh fruits and veggies, beer and wine. Need I say more...
Fresco Shugakuin
14-1 Yamabana ItchōdachōA 24 hour supermarket with fresh fruits and veggies, beer and wine. Need I say more...
Everything Else
This is the local train station.
About 5-7 minutes walk.
Links up with the Keihan line which goes to many famous temples in Kyoto and itself links to the Hankyu line -> Subway -> Jr Kyoto station.
7 locals recommend
Shugakuin Station
Yamabana Itchōdachō Sakyo WardThis is the local train station.
About 5-7 minutes walk.
Links up with the Keihan line which goes to many famous temples in Kyoto and itself links to the Hankyu line -> Subway -> Jr Kyoto station.
Entertainment & Activities
It's a big kids park nestled just to the East of the International Conference Center (Kyoto Protocol) and has a lovely pond with boats and walking trails nearby.
54 locals recommend
Takara-ga-ike Park
Kamitakano Nagaredachō Sakyo WardIt's a big kids park nestled just to the East of the International Conference Center (Kyoto Protocol) and has a lovely pond with boats and walking trails nearby.
Arts & Culture
It's Kyoto's biggest art school with live performances galleries and restaurants.
こども芸術大学-京都造形芸術大学 幼稚舎
2-116 Kitashirakawa UryūzanchōIt's Kyoto's biggest art school with live performances galleries and restaurants.