There is a Kurazushi conveniently located between Ryoanji and Kinkakuji Temple. It features a variety of sushi, drinks, and desserts all rolling by on the conveyer belt for you to grab. If you want... more
Kappa sushi is a Japanese rotating sushi chain, they do however also have this EXTREMELLY popular restaurant on Pontocho. There is usually a line-up on Friday or Saturday evening. We went on a... more
As soon as we arrived in Kyoto, my sisters and I were starving so we headed to Yoshinoya Restaurant where the locals go. It was early in the morning and there was nobody on the streets yet. Once and a... more
A famous and unique restaurant in Japan, Sweets Paradise offers a buffet featuring a variety of cakes, fondue, brownies, and other sweets. Once you pay, you have about 70 minutes (times may vary... more
This charming Kyoto restaurant has been in business for 300 years. What sets it aside from other restaurants in Kyoto is the great, authentic atmosphere. You enter through a small garden area into a... more
Moss Burger is a japanese burger chain, that does all kinds of hamburgers, pork burgers, fishburgers, stir fry burgers, rice burgers and anything else that can be burger'd. For anyone not feeling too... more
Sekka-tei is a small tea house built in honor of a visit by Emperor Go-Mizuno-o in the 17th century. The simplicity of the tea house is meant to focus the attention of the guest on the tea... more
This one is an interesting establishment that appears to have been running for some time as a coffee house. The front area facing the street is all loungey looking with neat displays in the... more
Iyemon Salon is rather unique. It is a tea and lunchroom during the day, as well as a craft gallery and kimono exhibition are upstairs. In the evening it serves... more
While the specialty of this restaurant is "silken tofu", the meal we were served was much more than that. I don't know the prices as the meal was included in... more
Somushi is a Teahouse and as such serves tea and a few small set meals. It is owned by an artist whose fabric works are displayed therein. We sat at the rough... more
Paris 21 is a French restaurant located in the Teramachi shopping area. The menu is slightly different each month, but they seem to always have salad, pizza,... more
On a main street heading towards the Gion section of town we found this hidden gem. As you enter the restaurant stands the sushi bar ...... with more private... more
We happened to be going thru Kyoto station and were looking for a place to eat, so we went to the information board and saw a Grill Skewers restaurant ...... more
When speaking to other travelers one of the first questions I get is always .... how's the food and how do you order .....So I must say .... English is the... more
A casual atmosphere and reasonably priced food make this tiny place popular. Omen (vegetable udon) is the specialty, and the house's traditional style is to... more
Ban Rim Naam is a Thai restaurant in Shijo. The menu is quite lengthy, perhaps a little too big. It was difficult trying to sift through and find exactly what I... more
Himalaya is a Nepalese restaurant serving a handful of curry dishes and other popular South Asian foods. The naan here is excellent; in particular, the cheese... more
Sen Mon Ten is a small, dainty place where the gyoza is prepared on the counter by a lady wearing surgical mask and gloves. We stumbled upon this place in our... more
When reading the name, it sounds like a small cafe with a lot of desserts or fruit drinks however, the Very Berry Cafe is actually a restaurant specializing in... more
If you sit at the bar, you can watch the chef cook your food while you take in the sweet smell of exotic woods burning in the grill. We ordered the 'special... more
The restaurant on the second floor of the Gion Hotel provides something unusual - reasonable prices near a famous sightseeing spot (actually several)! The... more
Another small obanzai restaurant with two more locations in Kyoto aside from this one. Obanzai food is Kyoto homestyle cooking. Udon are wheat noodles. The ones... more
At Doutor you can buy great sandwiches. A coffee and a sandwich makes a great and affordable breakfast!A Doutor shop can be found in shopping mall Porta under... more
Shinpuhkan (literaly translated - "new-style hall") is a cool new shopping spot in the center of Kyoto. A huge red brick building formerly housing the telephone... more
Kyoto is one of the most beautiful places I have been. So, if you are interested in going to Japan, you must consider going to Kyoto City. Plan to stay there for at least three days to be able to...
Kyoto became the nation's capital in 794, ushering in the Heian Period. The city was modeled after the Chinese capital Chang-an in a grid and called Heian-kyo. Toji Temple (East Temple) and Saiji...
I*T*I*N*E*R*A*R*Y
DAY 1
Kyoto (Kiyomizu Dera Temple and Gion Area)
DAY 2
Kyoto (Sanjusangendo Temple, Heian Shrine, Nanjenji, Ginkajuji Temple and Karawamachi Area)
DAY 3
Kyoto (Kinkajuji Temple,...
In July 2009 we visited Kyoto for few days and had wonderful time exploring this city and its major sites. To most sites you can just walk or take a short bus trip, join me in a city tour as I walk......
In my opinion Kyoto is one of the most magnificent cities is the world - from what Ive seen so far! Its a beautiful vibrant city where modern life meets old traditional Japan. Twice I have been to...
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