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おにぎり屋悟空（Rice Ball） ▶

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Name: おにぎり屋悟空（Rice Ball）
Type: Rice Ball
Access: Walk 4min (From here)
Address: 46-2 Daikokucho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8031
Cost: ¥1000-¥2000
Business Hours: 11:00〜20:00 (closed: Irregular)
Recommended menu: Fried white fish (白身フライ), Fried shrimp (エビフライ), Salmon cream cheese (サーモンクリームチーズ), Tuna (ツナ), Teriyaki (テリヤキ)
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CLAY POT CURRY OHMIYA（Curry） ▶

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Name: CLAY POT CURRY OHMIYA（Curry）
Type: Curry
Access: Walk 7min (From here)
Address: 438-1 辨天堂ビル 2F, Sakuranocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8035
Tel: 075-254-0038
Cost: ¥1000-¥2000
Business Hours: Weekday: 11:30-15:00 / 17:30-20:30
Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: 11:30-15:30 / 17:30-20:30
(closed: Irregular)
Recommended menu: Beef belly stewed in demi-glace curry 1,580 yen (牛バラ肉のデミグラス煮込みカレー)
Tanba Kogen pork loin cutlet curry 1,500 yen (丹波高原豚のロースカツカレー)
Kyoto beef curry stewed in red wine 1,880 yen (京の肉赤ワイン煮込みのビーフカレー)
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創作中華一之船入(Chinese) ▶

Access: Walk 10min (From here)
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真夜中イタリアン Vespa(Italian) ▶

Access: Walk 6min (From here)
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Kimono Rental

Kawaramachi

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UME SAKURA（Kimono Rental） ▶

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Name: UME SAKURA
Type: Kimono
Access: Bus 10min(No.3,7)
【Shijo Kawaramachi(四条河原町) to Kyoto Shiyakusho mae（京都市役所前）】(From here)
Adress: 38 Fujikicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0992
Tel: 075-432-7677
Cost: ¥4000-¥8000
Business Hours: Week day:9:30-17:30
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays：9:00-17:30（Closed:Thusday）
Recommended menu: Traditional kimono rental plan(正統派着物レンタルプラン)
couple's kimono rental plan(カップル着物レンタルプラン)
【instagram/Main Account】: https://www.instagram.com/umesakura_kyoto/
【instagram/Customer Gallery】: https://www.instagram.com/umesakura_kimono/
English support available: English menu available

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* A genuine kimono rental salon for adults, run by one of the few Kyoto natives who is a kimono professional.
* Located in a historic 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse, the salon offers a unique and valuable experience with private service, serving only one group per hour by reservation only.
* The professional kimono coordination and the highly skilled, correct kimono dressing techniques are supported not only by tourists but also by local Kyoto customers and kimono enthusiasts from all over Japan and the world.
* Notes
* Advance reservations are required (via the website).
* Children's kimonos are not available.
* Also, due to the many glass and door parts that are now impossible to restore, children are not allowed inside the shop.

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Gion(祇園)

京都着物麗祇園店（Kimono Rental） ▶

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Name: 京都着物麗祇園店
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Gion(祇園)

ookini 八坂神社袛園店（Kimono Rental） ▶

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Name: 京都着物麗祇園店
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伏見稲荷大社(The thousand torii gates)▶

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Name: Fushimi Inari Shrine（伏見稲荷大社）
Access: Train 20min (Keihan Main Line(京阪本線))
【Sanjo Station(三条駅) to Fushimi-Inari Station(伏見稲荷駅)】(From here)
Business Hours: Open all year round
Tel: 075-641-7331
URL: https://inari.jp/
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二条城(Nijo-jo)▶

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Name: Nijo-jo castle（二条城）
Access: Train 20min (Tozai Line(東西線))
【Sanjo Keihan Station(三条京阪駅) to Nijojo-mae Station(二条城前駅)】(From here)
Business Hours: 8:45～16:00(Closed gate 17:00)
Tel: 075-841-0096
URL: https://nijo-jocastle.city.kyoto.lg.jp/
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金閣寺(Golden temple)▶

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Name: Kinkaku-ji temple（金閣寺）
Access: Bus 40min(No.205)
【Shijo Kawaramachi(四条河原町) to Kinkakuji-michi （金閣寺道）】(From here)
Business Hours: 9:00～17:00
Tel: 075-461-0013
URL: https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
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清水寺(Kiyomizu temple)▶

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Name: Kiyomizu temple（清水寺）
Access: Bus 25min(No.207)
【Shijo Keihan-mae(四条京阪前) to Kiyomizumichi（清水道）】(From here)
Business Hours: 6:00～18:00 ※Basic
Tel: 075-551-1234
URL: https://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/en/
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京都駅(Kyoto station)▶

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Name: Kyoto station（京都駅）
Access: Bus 20min(No.55)
【Shijo Kawaramachi(四条河原町) to Kyoto Station（京都駅）】(From here)
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嵐山(Arashiyama)▶

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Name: Arashiyama（嵐山）
Access: Train 45min(Hankyu Kyoto Line)
【Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station(京都河原町)- Katsura Station（桂）-Arashiyama Station(嵐山)】(From here)
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Hidden Gems

神泉苑 (Shinsen-en)▶

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Name: Shinsen-en（神泉苑）
Access: Train 20min
【Sanjo Keihan Station(三条京阪駅) to Nijojo-mae(二条城前) 】
Business Hours: 7:00～20:00
Tel: 075-821-1466
URL: http://www.shinsenen.org/
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A Place Where 1,200 Years of History Guide Your Wishes. Just a short walk from Nijo Castle, Shinsen-en is a tranquil garden and historic temple site once reserved for emperors.

だるま寺 (Horin-ji Temple)▶

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Name: Horin-ji Temple（だるま寺）
Access: Bus 30min (No.15)
【Kawaramachi Sanjo(河原町三条) to Nishinokyo Enmachi(西ノ京円町)】
Business Hours: 9:00〜16:30
Cost: Adult:¥300
Tel: 075-841-7878
URL: https://www.darumadera.kyoto.jp/
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Enmachi Hōrin-ji, also known as the Daruma Temple, is a unique Buddhist temple in Kyoto famous for its collection of Daruma dolls—symbols of perseverance and good luck in Japanese culture.

三条商店街 (Sanjo Shopping district)▶

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Name: Sanjo Shopping district（三条商店街）
Access: Bus 18min (No.63)
【Shijo Kawaramachi(四条河原町) to Horikawa Sanjo(堀川三条)】
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Sanjo Shopping Street is a vibrant hub where tradition meets modern life in Kyoto. Lined with charming shops, local eateries, and cozy cafes, it's the perfect place to stroll, shop, and taste authentic Kyoto flavors.

御金神社 (Mikane-jinja Shrine)▶

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Name: Mikane-jinja Shrine （御金神社）
Access: Bus 20min (No.15)
【Kawaramachi Sanjo(河原町三条) to Shinmachi Oike(新町御池)】
Tel: 075-222-2062
URL: https://mikane-jinja.or.jp/en/kyoto-mikane-shrine/
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💰A shrine for good fortune and wealth! Mikane Shrine is famous in Kyoto as a spot to boost your fortune, especially your financial luck. The golden torii gate and money-shaped charms are unique highlights.

大文字山 (Daimonji-Mountain)▶

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Name: Daimonji-Mountain（大文字山）
Access: Bus 25min(No.32)
【Shijo Kawaramachi(四条河原町) to Kamimiyanomaecho(上ノ宮町)】※to entrance
Google Map: Daimonji
Entrance

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Just east of Kyoto's historic district, Daimonji-yama is famous for the giant "大" character lit during the summer Gozan no Okuribi festival. This peaceful mountain offers easy hiking trails and stunning panoramic views of Kyoto city.

鴨川デルタ (Kamogawa Delta)▶

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Name: Kamogawa Delta（鴨川デルタ）
Access: Train 15min
【Sanjo Station(三条京阪) to Demachiyanagi Station(出町柳) 】
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🌞A peaceful spot by the river — Kamo River Delta. The Kamo River Delta is a relaxing spot in the heart of Kyoto, where you can enjoy nature and unwind. A favorite place for locals to jog, picnic, or simply take in the peaceful surroundings.

祇園白川 (Gion Shirakawa)▶

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Name: Gion Shirakawa（祇園白川）
Access: Walk 10min
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Gion Shirakawa is one of Kyoto's most picturesque neighborhoods, famed for its charming canals lined with traditional wooden machiya houses. By night, softly lit lanterns create a magical atmosphere perfect for romantic walks.

上賀茂 (Kamigamo)▶

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Name: Kamigamo（上賀茂）
Access: Bus 40min(No.4)
【Shijo Kawaramachi(四条河原町) to Kamigamo Jinja-mae(上賀茂神社前)】
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Kamigamo Shake-machi is a beautifully preserved traditional neighborhood in Kyoto, known for its historic wooden townhouses and serene atmosphere. Experience a side of Kyoto that feels untouched by time.

建勲神社 (Kenkun Shrine)▶

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Name: Kenkun Shrine（建勲神社）
Access: Bus:40min(No.205)
【Shijo Kawaramachi(四条河原町) to Kenkun Jinja-mae(建勲神社前) 】
Tel: 075-451-0170
URL: https://kenkun-jinja.org/en/
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🔥Must-visit for samurai fans! Kenkun Shrine honors Oda Nobunaga, the warlord who dreamed of uniting Japan. Perched atop Mt. Funaoka, it offers epic views of Kyoto, peaceful grounds, and fiery autumn leaves.

大徳寺 (Daitoku-ji Temple)▶

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Name: Daitoku-ji Temple（大徳寺）
Access: Bus 35min(No.205)
【Shijo Kawaramachi(四条河原町) to Daitokuji-mae(大徳寺前) 】
Tel: 075-491-0019
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🌿Daitoku-ji is a large Zen temple complex with over 20 sub-temples inside. Only a few—Daisen-in(大仙院), Zuihō-in(瑞峯院), and Ryōgen-in(龍源院)—are open to the public year-round. A quiet, hidden spot to enjoy Zen culture.

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Yakiniku / Japanese BBQ

Sushi / 寿司

Izakaya / 居酒屋

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Seafood / 魚介料理

Hot Pot / 鍋(Sukiyaki,Shabu shabu)

Unagi / うなぎ

Okonomiyaki &Takoyaki / お好み焼き&たこ焼き

Tempura / 天ぷら

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Noodle / 麺類 (Soba)

百年蕎麦 壽（Soba） ▶

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CLAY POT CURRY OHMIYA（Curry） ▶

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Traditional Arts Performance

祇園甲部歌舞練場【Traditional Arts Performance】 ▶

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Kimono Rental

UME SAKURA（Kimono Rental） ▶

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京都着物麗 祇園店（Kimono Rental） ▶

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ookini 八坂神社袛園店（Kimono Rental） ▶

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Tea ceremony

茶寮京都よしつぐ (Matcha Cafe) ▶

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aeru gojo(Tea ceremony) ▶

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宇治 中村藤吉本店(Tea ceremony) ▶

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Pottery wheel class

瑞光窯 (Pottery wheel class) ▶

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Nightclub

Nightclub 【KITSUNE KYOTO】☆Walk 3min ▶

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Muscle Bar

マッスルバー マッチョマッチョMIX 京都店 ☆Walk 1min ▶

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Massage

本気の首肩こり専門 もみじ堂_404(Massage) ▶

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Ninja(忍者)

忍者体験カフェ (Ninja cafe) ▶

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studio NIN 八瀬 (Ninja experience) ▶

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Ramen Noodle Making

無双心 (Ramen Noodle Making) ▶

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Sushi Making

OMAKASE KYOTO ▶

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アトリエ寿司 ▶

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Plum Wine Making

CHOYA梅体験専門店 蝶矢 京都三条店(Plum Wine Making) ▶

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Japanese Sweets Making

ベルク烏丸 ▶

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Manga Museum

京都国際マンガミュージアム(Kyoto International Manga Museum) ▶

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Mochi pounding

MOCHI & MATCHA EXPERIENCE KYOTO ▶

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ホテルエスパシオン先斗町

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百年蕎麦壽（Soba） ▶

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宇治中村藤吉本店(Tea ceremony) ▶

マッスルバーマッチョマッチョMIX 京都店 ☆Walk 1min ▶

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CHOYA梅体験専門店蝶矢京都三条店(Plum Wine Making) ▶