Sightseeing
Beautiful temple site with its entrance right next to the apartment.
36 locals recommend
Daihonzan Shōkokuji Temple
701 Sōkokuji MonzenchōBeautiful temple site with its entrance right next to the apartment.
Great onsen about 30min on foot...
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208 locals recommend
Funaoka Onsen
82-1 Murasakino MinamifunaokachōGreat onsen about 30min on foot...
http://japanbaths.info/kyoto/nishijin/funaoka-onsen/
Founded in the 6th century, it is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan and is one of the 17 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
386 locals recommend
Shimogamo Shrine
下鴨泉川町-59 左京区Founded in the 6th century, it is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan and is one of the 17 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
The Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所, Kyōto Gosho) used to be the residence of Japan's Imperial Family until 1868, when the emperor and capital were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. The park around is a great place to chill out.
990 locals recommend
Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 KyōtogyoenThe Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所, Kyōto Gosho) used to be the residence of Japan's Imperial Family until 1868, when the emperor and capital were moved from Kyoto to Tokyo. The park around is a great place to chill out.
Shopping
Rent A Cycle EMUSICA
24 Tanaka KamiyanagichōLow priced bicycle rental about 15min from the apartment.
Food Scene
Nakau is a Japanese restaurant chain. If you are looking for yummy food on the cheap and quickly served, than this is the place for you to go.
Nakau Karasumaimadegawa
336-3 YanagizushichōNakau is a Japanese restaurant chain. If you are looking for yummy food on the cheap and quickly served, than this is the place for you to go.
Enjoy great jap. atmosphere with jummy grilled chicken to a hot sake or a cold beer.
8 locals recommend
Yakitori Ichiban
Honmachi-12 Chome Higashiyama WardEnjoy great jap. atmosphere with jummy grilled chicken to a hot sake or a cold beer.
This outstanding cafe used to be an onsen (jap. hot spring) and has not only great coffee and delicious cake to offer. But an atmosphere that you will never forget.
68 locals recommend
Sarasa Nishijin
11-1 Murasakino HigashifujinomorichōThis outstanding cafe used to be an onsen (jap. hot spring) and has not only great coffee and delicious cake to offer. But an atmosphere that you will never forget.
Akutagawa
上立売東町-44 上京区The best Ramen in town is waiting for you just across the street.
Torikizoku
333 ImadegawachōGreat place to eat and drink on the cheap.
Essentials
Fresco Petit
313 ImadegawachōDecent sized super market for everyday necessities.
Getting Around
Karasuma subway line that connects you all main stops around town including Kyoto Stn.
51 locals recommend
Imadegawa Station
Okamatsuchō Kamigyo WardKarasuma subway line that connects you all main stops around town including Kyoto Stn.
Entertainment & Activities
My Aikido club lead by an 5th dan Scottish man.
Please contact me if you wanna join for practice.
(a fee will apply)
白薔薇合気道京都道場 - White Rose Aikido Kyoto Dojo
下小川町 上京区My Aikido club lead by an 5th dan Scottish man.
Please contact me if you wanna join for practice.
(a fee will apply)