Guidebook for Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
Shopping
500yen daily. Closed Saturday Sunday, Monday, Holidays. Open 10am-4:00pm Require 3,000yen deposit and a copy of passport. Overnight rentals ok. up to 7 bikes. tel.075-464-0005.
西陣千本商店街振興組合
泰童片原町-657 千本通一条上る500yen daily. Closed Saturday Sunday, Monday, Holidays. Open 10am-4:00pm Require 3,000yen deposit and a copy of passport. Overnight rentals ok. up to 7 bikes. tel.075-464-0005.
Variety of Kyoto tea leaves are sold here. Better choices than supermarket. Closed Monday. Cash only
瑞松園千本店
649 TaidōkataharachōVariety of Kyoto tea leaves are sold here. Better choices than supermarket. Closed Monday. Cash only
You cannot miss this store as it is one of the closest sweet shop from the house. Try them if you like sweets
鼓月西陣店
463 HanakurumachōYou cannot miss this store as it is one of the closest sweet shop from the house. Try them if you like sweets
無印良品 千本
Taidōkataharachō Kamigyo Wardcasual western style clothing and more, an international franchise store, open everyday
京都千本 野田薬局本店
637 Sasayachō 3chōmeOriental medicines and more, closed Monday
Yamaoka Liquor Store
Botanbokochō Kamigyo WardLocal sake and organic beer store
ローソンストア１００ 千本寺之内店
Open 24hours, when you need something
Food Scene
McDonald's Senbon Nakadachiuri
348-1 TanbayachōIf you have to, here is an option.
Mizudaki is a type of dish that you cook chicken and veges in a chicken-bone broth. Delicious. Put rice in the pot at the end to finish off beautifully. Lunch and Dinner, closed Monday
Toriyoshi
Kitaisedonokamaechō Kamigyo WardMizudaki is a type of dish that you cook chicken and veges in a chicken-bone broth. Delicious. Put rice in the pot at the end to finish off beautifully. Lunch and Dinner, closed Monday
13 different straight coffees and 31 blended coffee are found. They roast every morning. Open 9-7 closed Sunday
アップス珈琲 西陣千本店
663-4 Taidōkataharachō13 different straight coffees and 31 blended coffee are found. They roast every morning. Open 9-7 closed Sunday
Japanese-Chinese restaurant. Ramen noodle, pot-stickers, fried-rice, try my favorite 'Champon-men' Lunch and Dinner, closed Satruday, cash only
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せんぼんぐらばー館
千本通笹屋町上る-304-8 Sasaya 4chōmeJapanese-Chinese restaurant. Ramen noodle, pot-stickers, fried-rice, try my favorite 'Champon-men' Lunch and Dinner, closed Satruday, cash only
Try Okonomiyaki, Japanese pancake (not sweet) and yakisoba, chowmein. Reasonable. Lunch and Dinner, closed monday, cash only
吾妻軒
661 TaidōkataharachōTry Okonomiyaki, Japanese pancake (not sweet) and yakisoba, chowmein. Reasonable. Lunch and Dinner, closed monday, cash only
Ozeki
Sakuanchō Kamigyo WardUnagi eel is cooked with charcoal and teriyaki sauce. Lunch only closed Sunday
天若
570 BotanbokochōKyoto style tempura restaurant, lunch 4,000yen dinner over 10,000yen
Extremely nice and traditional atmosphere, better booked in advance but walk-in okay on weekdays. Try lunch first. At least 5,000yen up to 15,000? or more. 2nd&4th Monday closed http://kyoto-tenki.com
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Tenki
89 JōzenjichōExtremely nice and traditional atmosphere, better booked in advance but walk-in okay on weekdays. Try lunch first. At least 5,000yen up to 15,000? or more. 2nd&4th Monday closed http://kyoto-tenki.com
Hidamari
100-99 MizomaechōOld townhouse cafe next to a guesthouse, relaxing and quiet
Tofu restaurant, many other Japanese restaurants along this street, must visit!
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豆腐料理 上七軒くろすけ
Shinseichō Kamigyo WardTofu restaurant, many other Japanese restaurants along this street, must visit!
Everything Else
If you have problems with your teeth.. 10am-1pm, 4-7pm, closed Sunday. Wed&Sat morning only.
Yasui Dental Clinic
269 Sasaya 4chōmeIf you have problems with your teeth.. 10am-1pm, 4-7pm, closed Sunday. Wed&Sat morning only.
Sightseeing
Must visit on every 25th for the flea market with lots of antiques and kimono! Other days are also beatiful.
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Kuil Kitano-temmangu
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardMust visit on every 25th for the flea market with lots of antiques and kimono! Other days are also beatiful.
If you are a first timer in Kyoto, do make the visit but make sure to beat the crowd in the morning, opens at 9am
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Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōIf you are a first timer in Kyoto, do make the visit but make sure to beat the crowd in the morning, opens at 9am
Must visit as you will see the cluster of smaller temples, very nice atmosphere, photogenic
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Daitoku-ji
53 Murasakino DaitokujichōMust visit as you will see the cluster of smaller temples, very nice atmosphere, photogenic
If you stay in Nishijin, you've got to see how kimonos are woven. Museum entrance: 500adults 350children, weaving expereince 5,000yen with advanced booking, free factory entrance Open Tue-Fri 10-4
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Orinasukan
693 DaikokuchōIf you stay in Nishijin, you've got to see how kimonos are woven. Museum entrance: 500adults 350children, weaving expereince 5,000yen with advanced booking, free factory entrance Open Tue-Fri 10-4
Essentials
スーパーほていや
Nishiitsutsuji Kitamachi Kamigyo WardSupermarket where the local go, open 9:30am-8pm