Written Feb 18, 2006
This is the place to visit after dark, it is mostly expensive traditional style restaurants with alot of old world charm at first world prices!
Updated Feb 2, 2006
Address: Central Kyoto
Browse and stroll through the Pontocho and Gion district at dusk
Written Dec 2, 2005
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Written Jan 12, 2005
So many cute little restaurants overlooking the river on one side with this tiny lane on the other! Saw a Geisha dashing home from here one early summer dawn...
Written Aug 26, 2002
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So many cute little restaurants overlooking the river on one side with this tiny lane on the other! Saw a Geisha dashing home from here one early summer dawn...
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Q: Hi there, I’d try online booking for Shimizu Ryokan near the JR Kyoto station for dates: 8, 9 & 10 Jun. But it's fully book....

A: I stayed at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto which is about a 10 min walk from the station (I walked directly form there) and was quite happy with commodities and price.
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