Guidebook for Kyōto-shi
Food Scene
Excellent pizza!! Italian cuisine. Def,the best Italian in Kyoto. It's better to reserve as it is a super famous restaurant.
京都で一番美味しい本格石釜焼きピザ。前菜もすべて美味しい。かなり人気店ですので予約された方がベター。
TEL:075-761-6765
12:00～15:00
18:00～22:30(L.O)
Closed on Mondays
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Pizzeria Napoletana Da Yuki
36-3 Okazaki EnshōjichōExcellent pizza!! Italian cuisine. Def,the best Italian in Kyoto. It's better to reserve as it is a super famous restaurant.
京都で一番美味しい本格石釜焼きピザ。前菜もすべて美味しい。かなり人気店ですので予約された方がベター。
TEL:075-761-6765
12:00～15:00
18:00～22:30(L.O)
Closed on Mondays
Great location. Extremely stylish with vintage items. Fantastic services. chilly cafe n nice vibe with authentic foods.
眺めもいいですし、天気が良ければテラス席でも食べられます。とにかく店内からお料理まですべてがおしゃれ。センスの良さには脱帽です。
11:00~19:00 closed on Mondays
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& noma cafe
36-1 Okazaki EnshōjichōGreat location. Extremely stylish with vintage items. Fantastic services. chilly cafe n nice vibe with authentic foods.
眺めもいいですし、天気が良ければテラス席でも食べられます。とにかく店内からお料理まですべてがおしゃれ。センスの良さには脱帽です。
11:00~19:00 closed on Mondays
Nearest and most convenient coffee shop in a gas station. free wi-fi.
一番近くて便利なドトールコーヒー。テイクアウトして家で食べても。
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Doutor
岡崎東天王町-41 左京区Nearest and most convenient coffee shop in a gas station. free wi-fi.
一番近くて便利なドトールコーヒー。テイクアウトして家で食べても。
Everything is great. strongly recommend if you have time. chilly n stylish cafe for those who wants to enjoy the quiet time
とにかくすべてがオススメです。センスの良さ、眺め、食事、ドリンクの美味しさ、美しい器などクウォリティーの高いカフェです。出てくるまで時間がかかりますのでゆっくりしたい方むけ。
11:30~19:00 Closed on Tuesdays
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Memento mori
84-1 Okazaki NishitennōchōEverything is great. strongly recommend if you have time. chilly n stylish cafe for those who wants to enjoy the quiet time
とにかくすべてがオススメです。センスの良さ、眺め、食事、ドリンクの美味しさ、美しい器などクウォリティーの高いカフェです。出てくるまで時間がかかりますのでゆっくりしたい方むけ。
11:30~19:00 Closed on Tuesdays
one of the nearest cafe from our guest house. 2mins. cozy n relaxing place. English menu (only for drinks) available. working hour:11:30~19:00
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Cafe/Gallery Rokujian
40-20 Okazaki Minamigoshochōone of the nearest cafe from our guest house. 2mins. cozy n relaxing place. English menu (only for drinks) available. working hour:11:30~19:00
Japanese style restaurant(super famous for a rice ball with chicken and eggs)
Open 11:30〜14:00 17:00〜21:00
Mondays closed.
Booking necessary.
TEL 075-761-5470
親子丼で大変有名なお店。
要予約。月曜定休日。
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Hachikian
Higashimarutacho-8 Sakyo WardJapanese style restaurant(super famous for a rice ball with chicken and eggs)
Open 11:30〜14:00 17:00〜21:00
Mondays closed.
Booking necessary.
TEL 075-761-5470
親子丼で大変有名なお店。
要予約。月曜定休日。
Cheka
25 Okazaki Hōshōjichōsweets and drinks It's famous for tiramisu. business hours10:00〜19:00 Mon. & Tue. are closed.
Ramen shop called ichiban boshi near the house. Very local without English menu. Recommend charsyu ramen(noodles with roasted pork fillet)
地元民に愛されるローカルなラーメン屋。濃厚な深い味わいで案外あっさりしているので女性にもオススメです。
close on Thursdays. business hours 11:00～15:00 16:30～19:00
一番星(岡崎)
28-4 Okazaki KitagoshochōRamen shop called ichiban boshi near the house. Very local without English menu. Recommend charsyu ramen(noodles with roasted pork fillet)
地元民に愛されるローカルなラーメン屋。濃厚な深い味わいで案外あっさりしているので女性にもオススメです。
close on Thursdays. business hours 11:00～15:00 16:30～19:00
LINDENBAUM
[This shop serves very fine and high quality prepared dishes. Highly recommended.The chief got the famous prize in French cuisine. They have desserts,too. It doesn't have a space to eat in only to go. closed on Wednesdays. Business hours 10:00~19:00
腕の良いフランス料理を極めたシェフによるおしゃれな総菜屋さん。おいしいデザート類も揃います。テイクアウトのみ。事前予約もできます。水曜定休日 10:00~19:00
リンデンバーム
41-6 HigashimarutachōLINDENBAUM
[This shop serves very fine and high quality prepared dishes. Highly recommended.The chief got the famous prize in French cuisine. They have desserts,too. It doesn't have a space to eat in only to go. closed on Wednesdays. Business hours 10:00~19:00
腕の良いフランス料理を極めたシェフによるおしゃれな総菜屋さん。おいしいデザート類も揃います。テイクアウトのみ。事前予約もできます。水曜定休日 10:00~19:00
Jyuryou
Serve nice sashimi(raw fish). Lunch menu is quite reasonable around ¥1000-¥1500for the big portion with a set of rice,miso soup and everything.11:30～20:00
Sushikappoujuuryou
42-42 Shōgoin SannōchōJyuryou
Serve nice sashimi(raw fish). Lunch menu is quite reasonable around ¥1000-¥1500for the big portion with a set of rice,miso soup and everything.11:30～20:00
Hidden stylish sweets shop which opens mainly Fri/Sat/Sun. from 10:00~17:00
Please check the business days below.
一見通り過ぎてしまいそうな路地の一角にちょこんと佇むかわいいケーキ屋さん。営業日は不定休なのでホームページでご確認を。
http://chisen.main.jp/chisen/calenderier.html
菓子店千茜
53 Okazaki TennōchōHidden stylish sweets shop which opens mainly Fri/Sat/Sun. from 10:00~17:00
Please check the business days below.
一見通り過ぎてしまいそうな路地の一角にちょこんと佇むかわいいケーキ屋さん。営業日は不定休なのでホームページでご確認を。
http://chisen.main.jp/chisen/calenderier.html
You can enjoy mattcha with an authentic chocolate. Very famous place at a traditional house in our residential district. Tuesdays off
お抹茶と生ショコラなどの本格スイーツが楽しめる古民家を改装した店内。保冷剤もつくのでお土産にも最適です。知る人ぞ知る店。
Kyoto Nama Chocolat
76-15 Okazaki TennōchōYou can enjoy mattcha with an authentic chocolate. Very famous place at a traditional house in our residential district. Tuesdays off
お抹茶と生ショコラなどの本格スイーツが楽しめる古民家を改装した店内。保冷剤もつくのでお土産にも最適です。知る人ぞ知る店。
Authentic german bakery shop. eat in/to go
ドイツパンのお店。店主は本場ドイツで修行された方で本格的なドイツパンがいただけます。京都では知る人ぞ知るお店です。店内でもいただけますよ。不定休が多い為、チェックしてください。11:00から。
Bäckerei Perkeo
54-1 Okazaki TennōchōAuthentic german bakery shop. eat in/to go
ドイツパンのお店。店主は本場ドイツで修行された方で本格的なドイツパンがいただけます。京都では知る人ぞ知るお店です。店内でもいただけますよ。不定休が多い為、チェックしてください。11:00から。
Yamamoto Menzou
Famous Udon noodle shop. always long line 11:00~18:00
聖護院八つ橋本店
Shogoin Sannocho-6 Sakyo WardJapanese traditional sweets. Red Bean Paste Wrapped in Cinnamon-flavored Dough
Karafune cafeteria is a family restaurant on Higashioji-dori(street)open until 7am~10pm good for early breakfast or late dinner
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Karafuneya Coffee
Daikokuchō-39 Nakagyo WardKarafune cafeteria is a family restaurant on Higashioji-dori(street)open until 7am~10pm good for early breakfast or late dinner
traditional&famous Udon/Soba noodle shop
1000yen-2000yen
Closed on Tuesdays
Open hours11:00～20:00
There might be a line to get in.
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Okakita
岡崎南御所町-34 左京区traditional&famous Udon/Soba noodle shop
1000yen-2000yen
Closed on Tuesdays
Open hours11:00～20:00
There might be a line to get in.
Udon noodles,vegetables, chickens in a hot pot at a Japanese classical style. ¥1000-¥2000 Please enjoy Kyoto soup(dashi) there.
Business hours 11:00～21:30
Closed on Wednesdays
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権太呂 岡崎店
19 Okazaki MinamigoshochōUdon noodles,vegetables, chickens in a hot pot at a Japanese classical style. ¥1000-¥2000 Please enjoy Kyoto soup(dashi) there.
Business hours 11:00～21:30
Closed on Wednesdays
11:30～21:45
closed on Tuesdays and 2nd&4th Wednesdays
Traditional western style food.
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Grill Kodakara
46 Okazaki Kitagoshochō11:30～21:45
closed on Tuesdays and 2nd&4th Wednesdays
Traditional western style food.
"Mo an" Amazing view on the hill of the traditional Japanese house. It takes a bit of walk but highly recommended
11:30~18:00
Closed on Mondays
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Mo-an
Yoshidakaguraokacho-8 Sakyo Ward"Mo an" Amazing view on the hill of the traditional Japanese house. It takes a bit of walk but highly recommended
11:30~18:00
Closed on Mondays
They serve authentic and good quality meat. It's famous for beef cutlet sandwich but my personal recommendation is Japanese style curry and Hayashi rice(Japanese beef stew)
Hafuu Shogoin
8 Shōgoin SannōchōThey serve authentic and good quality meat. It's famous for beef cutlet sandwich but my personal recommendation is Japanese style curry and Hayashi rice(Japanese beef stew)
The delivery of local veggie box is available in English online.
本当に美味しい野菜のデリバリーです。長期滞在の方にはありがたい味方になると思います。
https://www.on-the-slope.com/shop/
Annex Organic Vege
The delivery of local veggie box is available in English online.
本当に美味しい野菜のデリバリーです。長期滞在の方にはありがたい味方になると思います。
https://www.on-the-slope.com/shop/
58DINER
2-38 Okazaki Saishōjichō58 diner is a burger shop. child-friendly
Sightseeing
Heian Jingu Event Hall
97 Okazaki NishitennōchōSuper famous Shinto shrine
Ναός Nanzen-ji
南禅寺福地町-86 左京区one of the most important Zen temples in all of Japan
The Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no michi)
Jōdoji Ishibashichō Sakyo Wardgreat path for strolling
Ναός Eikando Zenrinji
48 Eikandōchōfamous for autumn colour of leaves
Yasaka Shrine also known as Gion Shrine, is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. Founded over 1350 years ago.
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Ιερός Ναός Yasaka
625 Gionmachi KitagawaYasaka Shrine also known as Gion Shrine, is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. Founded over 1350 years ago.
御所駐車場
Kyōtogyoen Kamigyo WardThe garden is huge and beautiful. you can make a stroll in there.
Shogoin
Very famous temple for Shugendo
Chion-in has been the head temple of the Jōdo Shū(a part of Buddism).
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Chion-in-michi
Chion-in has been the head temple of the Jōdo Shū(a part of Buddism).
Famous for the night Kouyou(coloring leaves)
夜の紅葉ライトアップで大変有名です。
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Σόρεν-ιν Μονζέκι
69-1 Awadaguchi SanjōbōchōFamous for the night Kouyou(coloring leaves)
夜の紅葉ライトアップで大変有名です。
Only in early April(during the season of cherry blossoms),you can enjoy an incredible view from a boat. The boat ride will start from Nanzen-ji Boat Pier and travels 1.5 km to Ebisu Dam and back totaling to 3km ride in about 25 minutes. The boat will pass by Heian Shrine.
南禅寺舟溜り乗船場
Nanzenji Kusakawachō Sakyo WardOnly in early April(during the season of cherry blossoms),you can enjoy an incredible view from a boat. The boat ride will start from Nanzen-ji Boat Pier and travels 1.5 km to Ebisu Dam and back totaling to 3km ride in about 25 minutes. The boat will pass by Heian Shrine.
Yoshida shrine is famous for Setsubun festival held on the 3rd Feb every year.
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Ιεροσυλλογικός ναός Yoshida
吉田神楽岡町-30 左京区Yoshida shrine is famous for Setsubun festival held on the 3rd Feb every year.
Arts & Culture
You can experience in making a traditional craft such as Kyoto Damascene,Woodblock Printing,or Cloisonne
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Kyoto Handicraft Centre
聖護院円頓美町-17 左京区You can experience in making a traditional craft such as Kyoto Damascene,Woodblock Printing,or Cloisonne
Μουσείο Τέχνης Κυότο Σίτι Κυόσερα
124 Okazaki Enshōjichō京都市美術館
Kyoto museum of Traditional crafts(B1F)where you can experience and observe the crafts. there are some occasional free events,too.
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Μιγιακόμεσε
9-1 Okazaki SeishōjichōKyoto museum of Traditional crafts(B1F)where you can experience and observe the crafts. there are some occasional free events,too.
You can enjoy the dance performance by maiko.
Adults¥3,150
Student (age 16-22)¥2,200
Children (age 7-15) ¥1,900
Everyday starting at 6:00pm and at 7:00pm
(From December till the second week of March, performances will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays only.)
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ギオンコーナー
570-2 Gionmachi MinamigawaYou can enjoy the dance performance by maiko.
Adults¥3,150
Student (age 16-22)¥2,200
Children (age 7-15) ¥1,900
Everyday starting at 6:00pm and at 7:00pm
(From December till the second week of March, performances will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays only.)
Entertainment & Activities
many animals!! nice garden in the middle,too. great for sakura season.
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Δημοτικό Ζωολογικό Κήπο του Κιότο
Okazaki Hoshojicho Sakyo Wardmany animals!! nice garden in the middle,too. great for sakura season.
Essentials
Seria
51-3 Okazaki TennōchōNearest supermarket.
working hour:9:30~24:00
Seria
51-3 Okazaki Tennōchō￥100 shop. 3mins from the house. The first floor is supermarket(Fresco)
Everything Else
Kyōto Okazaki Post Office
岡崎天王町-16 左京区荷物や手紙を送れます。
Getting Around
the other side of Fresco(supermarket) max10cars08:00-22:00
< Mon-Fri > max fee /day ¥1200
max fee /day ¥2000
(anyday of 22:00-08:00 max ¥300)
タイムズ岡崎
岡崎東天王町-4 左京区the other side of Fresco(supermarket) max10cars08:00-22:00
< Mon-Fri > max fee /day ¥1200
max fee /day ¥2000
(anyday of 22:00-08:00 max ¥300)
Keage station
Nearest subway station. about 15mins walking to the house.
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Keage Station
Higashikomonozachō Higashiyama WardKeage station
Nearest subway station. about 15mins walking to the house.
Okazakijinjya mae
Nearest bus stop. 3mins to our house.
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Ιερό Higashi-Tenno Okazaki-Jinja (Ιερό του Κουνέλιου)
Okazaki Higashitennōchō Sakyo WardOkazakijinjya mae
Nearest bus stop. 3mins to our house.