Sightseeing
Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardGreat atmosphere and food :)
Nijo Castle
541 NijōjōchōAwesome castle near by
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
Kyōtogyoen-3 Kamigyo WardGood in Spring Autumn
Hundreds of gold buddhas lined up on a long corridor, a must go!
74 locals recommend
Sanjusangendomawari
Hundreds of gold buddhas lined up on a long corridor, a must go!
金閣寺バス駐車場
Kinkakujicho Kita WardNothing to say :)
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōThe famous red gates
Essentials
7-Eleven Kyoto-Shijo-Nishinotoindori
457 FurunishichōFresco Karasuma
Shichikannonchō Nakagyo Ward24 hours open
Fresco Shijo
蟷螂山町-481 西洞院通四条上る24 hours open
Arts & Culture
Cool museum full of manga, with occasional good exhibisions
782 locals recommend
Kyoto International Manga Museum
452 KinbukichōCool museum full of manga, with occasional good exhibisions
Small gallery run buy the cool and chaotic izakaya Muraya. The whole complex is cool, check it out
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7 Tanaka ShimoyanagichōSmall gallery run buy the cool and chaotic izakaya Muraya. The whole complex is cool, check it out
Food Scene
Spice Chamber
白楽天町-502 室町通綾小路下るTiny hole-on-the-wall curry shop, very popular
Spicy!
MURAYA
Chaotic and cool izakaya, hang out of local artists, must check out
Drinks & Nightlife
CLUB METRO
82 ShimotsutsumichōOne of the main clubs in Kyoto
Concrete Bar
Zaimokuchō Nakagyo WardAn artsy bar, where some of our artists work and hang out!
An alternative space in Kyoto, good live shows, DJ sets and art shows.
Many of our artists work and hang out here
9 locals recommend
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Zaimokuchō Nakagyo WardAn alternative space in Kyoto, good live shows, DJ sets and art shows.
Many of our artists work and hang out here