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Let’s enjoy autumn in “Ohara,” an area with attractions such as temples with gardens well worth seeing and refreshing hot springs where you can relax.

Feature Article

Featured sightseeing spots

Recommended Restaurants

Recommended Shops

Recommended Experience

Kyoto Central Area Map

Tour Information

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Address: 540 Ohara Raikouin-cho, Sakyo-ku Hours: 9:00 to 17:30 (From 8:30 in November. December through February: 9:00 to 16:30 ) Last admission time is 30 min. before gate closing time.Admission fee: Adult: ¥700, high / junior high school student: ¥400, elementary school student: ¥150 Phone: 075-744-2531 URL:http://www.sanzenin.or.jp/

A temple of the Tendai sect of Buddhism, its origin goes back to a

temple in Mt. Hiei built by the sect Founder Saicho. Ojo Gokurakuin

within the grounds has been located here since its foundation in the

12th century, and Amidasanzon images in the temple have been

designated as national treasures. In the moss garden, you can see

the adorable “Warabe jizo” that looks as if children are playing

together. In late autumn, colorful leaves beautifully appear among

the Japanese cedar trees and the contrast of the autumn colors

with the moss green is most attractive.

Sanzen-in Temple三千院A

Take a tour of “Ohara,” a mountain village in Kyoto.

Kyoto Recommends selections

Ohara is a mountain village located in the northeast of Kyoto city where a tranquil rural

landscape surrounded by mountains remains. Ohara developed as a way-stop where Wakasa

Kaido Road, which connected Wakasa Bay on the Sea of Japan coast with Kyoto city, passed

through. Because this road used to be used to transport products from the sea, especially Saba

(mackerel), it is also called Saba Kaido Road.

Ohara is located at the foot of Mt. Hiei and is the home of Enryakuji Temple, the head temple

of the Tendai sect of Buddhism, and historically has a deep connection with this sect. Daigenji

Temple, which was founded at the beginning of the 10th century, was prosperous as a dojo for

Shomyo, a form of Buddhist music setting sutra to a musical scale. Gradually, many people

including members of the Imperial Family, world weary aristocrats, and those who were

living in hiding from the capital considered Ohara as a sacred place and started to gather there.

You can enjoy the tranquil mountain village atmosphere where mustard flowers bloom in

spring and cosmos bloom in autumn among the thatched roof houses.

Autumn leaves are the most beautiful in mid-November each year. Each temple has different

scenery of autumn leaves, so let’s appreciate them together with the buildings and gardens.

Because Ohara is surrounded by mountains, it gets dark early and is chilly in the evenings.

Wear warm clothes when visiting a nighttime seeing.

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1Temples in Ohara have gardens that showcase the exquisite scenery of Kyoto. Each garden is unique; Sanzen-in Temple has a moss garden, the garden in Hosen-in Temple looks like a framed painting and the garden in Jakko-in brings to mind the history of the area.

Visit prestigious gardens

Sanzen-in Temple

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Address: 187 Ohara Shorinin-cho, Sakyo-kuHours: 9:00 to 17:00 (Reception ends at 16:30) Closed: Open every dayAdmission fee: Adult: ¥800, high / junior high school student: ¥700, elementary school student:¥600 Phone:075−744−2409 URL:http://www.hosenin.net/

Event schedule: From Saturday, November 7 to Sunday, December 6, 2015Admission fee: Adult: ¥ 1,000, junior high school/high school student: ¥900(Ticket valid for both temples)Gate opens at 17:45 and closes at 21:00 (last admission time at 20:30)

Autumn night illuminationOhara Hosen-in Temple and Shorin-in Temple

This temple was founded as one of the Shorin-in Temple quarters. Once you step

inside the entrance gate, a neat-looking Japanese white pine tree appears that is

approximately 700 years old. By using the pillars of the building to make up a

picture frame, you can enjoy a picture-like view of the garden from inside the

temple. During daytime hours, they serve green tea. Nighttime visits are held

during the autumn leaves period and you can appreciate fantastic views, which are

different from daytime.

Hosen-in Temple宝泉院B

It is said that this old temple was founded at the end of the 6th century by Prince

Shotoku, whose portrait appeared on the former 10,000 yen bill. In autumn, maple

leaves growing on the stone steps of the approach are tinted with autumn colors

and the main temple is wrapped with colorful leaves. The small garden facing the

pond looks beautiful from any angle and is therefore called, the garden with a

façade on every side.

Address: 676 Ohara Kusao-cho, Sakyo-kuHours: 9:00 to 17:00 (Closes at 16:30 from December 1 to 31. 10:00 to 16:00 from January 1 to 3, and 9:00 to 16:30 from January 4 to February 28) Closed: Open every day Admission fee: Adult: ¥600, high school student: ¥600, junior high school student: ¥350, elementary school student: ¥100Phone: 075-744-3341 URL: http://www.jakkoin.jp/

Jakko-in Temple寂光院C

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2Ohara is one of the famous hot spring areas in Kyoto. There are Japanese style spa inns where you can cure your traveler’s fatigue and experience the attractive culture of Japan. You can use these hotels for a casual short stay during the daytime as opposed to staying overnight.

Relax in a hot spring

Address: 17 Ohara Kusao-cho, Sakyo-kuHours: 9:00 to 17:00 Closed: Tuesday (Wednesday if Tuesday is holiday) Fee: Café use charge is requiredPhone: 075-744-2227 URL: http://www.ohara-sansou.com/index_e.php

A footbath café is popular at the spa inn,

Ohara Sanso. You can enjoy café time while

taking a natural hot spring footbath and

relaxing. Their homemade shiso juice is a

specialty drink in Ohara.

Ohara Sanso大原山荘E

Address: 31 Ohara Kusao-cho, Sakyo-kuPrice: One-day visit spa course: from ¥1,000 Phone: 075-744-2917 URL: http://www.oohara-no-sato.co.jp/english/

One of this hotel’s features is “Goemonburo,” a

bathtub made of iron, which Japanese people

used to use in the past. You can get in the

“Goemonburo,” which these days are rare,

while feeling the surrounding nature. With the

one-day visit course, you can select a meal from

four types of hot pot dishes such as miso-nabe.

Ohara no Sato大原の里D

Address: 500-4 Ohara Ueno-cho, Sakyo-kuHours: 9:00 to 17:00 Closed: Monday (Opens on national holidays) Fee: Plant dyeing workshop: from ¥1,080 Phone: 075-744-3551 URL: https://www.kyokanko.or.jp/shisetsu/taiken_d.phtml?id=ta0006

Plant dyeing is Kyoto’s traditional dyeing method

that produces soft color tones. In this workshop,

you can create your own original dyed item such as a

handkerchief and scarf using plants of the season.

The required time is 30 minutes or longer. The

studio is the yellow building facing the main street.

Kyoto plant dyeing studio京都草木染工房F

Address: 17 Ohara Kusao-cho, Sakyo-kuFee: One-day plan (with spot-off at spa or footbath café): from ¥4,600 (Rice ball set menu or Sansai soba noodle set menu will be served. ¥100 for bath tax is included.) Phone: 075-744-2227 URL: http://www.ohara-sansou.com/cycling/index2.php

Bicycle ride from Ohara mountain village

大原山里自転車下りGThis plan is only available for Ohara Sanso visitors. This is

a one-day course in which participants can ride a bicycle

down a road surrounded by nature from Ohara mountain

village to Kyoto station, which is 23 km away, visiting

sightseeing spots on the way to the final destination. A

service to carry their baggage to Kyoto station is only

available for a visitor staying at Ohara Sanso. (This plan will run until the end of December.)

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3 Experience workshops and events through which you can feel the history and nature of Ohara and make unique memories.

A memorable experience

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Rogawajaya呂川茶屋Rogawajaya呂川茶屋

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Onosanso小の山荘Onosanso小の山荘

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Ohara大原Ohara大原

Nomurawakare 野村別れNomurawakare 野村別れ

Kusaocho草生町

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Hosen-in Temple宝泉院

Jakko-in Temple寂光院

Ohara Sanso 大原山荘Bicycle ride from Ohara mountain village 大原山里自転車下り

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Shorin-in Temple勝林院

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Leaves of trees that leisurely surround the magnificent architecture turn vermillion. The contrast between the leaves and the green moss is beautiful.

Jikko-in Temple実光院

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Jikko-in Temple is famous for its rare cherry blossoms that bloom from autumn through spring. You can walk leisurely in the garden which has a pond at its center.

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Take a mountain road deep into the mountain, and a waterfall flowing like a ribbon appears. The sight of water splashing across the rocks is graceful.

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A hot spring hotel that serves authentic Japanese cuisine. The garden atmosphere and the dishes that use seasonal vegetables are excellent. A tasteful outdoor hot spring is also recommended.

Gyozanen魚山園

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A well-established hotel for Japanese cuisine that serves Kyoto cuisine of each season. A tasteful outdoor hot spring is also recommended.

Tanada (Rice terraces)棚田

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Paddy fields are cut into the mountain side and look like steps. You will encounter the beautiful scenery of an old-style farming village.

Ohara Area Map

Kyoto Sta.京都駅

Kyoto Sta.京都駅

Shijo Sta.四条駅

Shijo Sta.四条駅

Kokusaikaikan Sta.国際会館駅

Kokusaikaikan Sta.国際会館駅

Ohara bus stop大原バス停

Ohara bus stop大原バス停

Karasuma Sta.烏丸駅Karasuma Sta.烏丸駅

Gion-shijo Sta.祇園四条駅Gion-shijo Sta.祇園四条駅

Demachiyanagi Sta.出町柳駅Demachiyanagi Sta.出町柳駅

Kawaramachi Sta.河原町駅

Kawaramachi Sta.河原町駅

AccessFrom Demachiyanagi Sta.Takes about 35 minutes by the Kyoto bus #17.From Kokusai kaikan Sta.(Subway)Takes about 25 minutes by the Kyoto bus #19.From Kyoto Sta.Subway to Kokusai Kaikan or“International Conference Center”(About 20 minutes),transfer to the Kyoto bus #19.*Bus travel time may vary significantly depending on traffic conditions.

HDoishibazukehonpo

土井志ば漬本舗

Kyoto plant dyeing studio

京都草木染工房

Ohara no Sato大原の里

Kyoto bus京都バスKyoto bus京都バス

Keihan Railway京阪電鉄Keihan Railway京阪電鉄

Hankyu Railway阪急電鉄Hankyu Railway阪急電鉄

Subway Karasuma Line地下鉄烏丸線

Subway Karasuma Line地下鉄烏丸線

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What are “Oharame”?

Ohara Kanko Hoshokai Address: 81-2 Ohara Raikoin-cho, Sakyo-ku Hours: 10:00 to 14:00 Closed: Sunday, national holidays and Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January4) Fee: ¥2,500 Phone: 075-744-2148URL: (Ohara Kanko Hoshokai)http://kyoto-ohara-kankouhosyoukai.net/

Special product “Shiso”

Address: 41 Yase Hanajiri-cho, Sakyo-kuHours: 10:00 to 16:00(L.O.)Closed: Wednesday Phone: 075-744-2311 URL: http://www.doishibazuke.co.jp/

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Oharame are female peddlers who used to visit the town of Kyoto from Ohara to sell firewood. They wore a unique outfit of a navy blue kimono, an apron, and a handkerchief on their heads, on top of which they put the firewood. The origin of Oharame goes back to the end of 12th century. Today, only women can experience wearing the Oharame outfit. If you walk around in this outfit, you can receive special services such as temple admission fee discounts and souvenir items.

Shiso is a native Japanese herb that has grown in Japan for a

long time. The characteristics of Shiso are its refreshing taste

and aroma, making it an indispensable ingredient for Japanese

food and one of Ohara’s special products. “Shibazuke,” a

traditional pickle in Kyoto, was first made in Ohara, and its rich

aroma that spreads inside your mouth stimulates your appetite.

Doi Shibazuke, a well-established pickle store, specializes in

rice cooked in Kamado (an old-style Japanese kitchen range)

with a buffet including seasonal pickles also proving popular.

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Post office郵便局

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Shino味工房志野

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Ohara大原

Nomurawakare 野村別れ

Kusaocho草生町

Umenomiyamae梅の宮前

Kyoto Sta.京都駅

Shijo Sta.四条駅

Kokusaikaikan Sta.国際会館駅

Ohara bus stop大原バス停

Karasuma Sta.烏丸駅

Gion-shijo Sta.祇園四条駅

Demachiyanagi Sta.出町柳駅

Kawaramachi Sta.河原町駅

Kyoto bus京都バス

Keihan Railway京阪電鉄

Hankyu Railway阪急電鉄

Subway Karasuma Line地下鉄烏丸線

Featured

Sightseeing

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Autumn Special Exhibition

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Konkai-Komyoji TempleAutumn leaves matching the white sand and the hair moss look beautiful . Precious temple treasures such as the folding screens painted by Jakuchu Ito make up special exhibitions. You can overlook Kyoto city from the temple gate balcony.

Open: 9:00 to 16:00 (Reception close)Admission: [Mieido, Ohojo and garden] Adult: ¥600/Elementary school student: ¥300[Temple gate] Adult: ¥800/Elementary school student: ¥400[Ticket set for Mieido, Ohojo, garden and temple gate]Adult: ¥1,200/Elementary school student: ¥600

Nighttime visit (Illumination) Mieido,Ohojo and garden

Sunday, November 1, 2015 - Sunday, December 6, 2015

Open: 17:30 to 20:30 (Reception close)Admission: Adult: ¥800/Elementary school student: ¥400住所:左京区黒谷町121 Address: 121, Kurodani-cho, Sakyo-kuURL: http://www.kyokanko.or.jp/momiji2015/

Saturday, November 14, 2015 - Sunday, November 29, 2015

霊鑑寺

Reikanji TempleAutumn leaves spreading over the skirts of the mountain look splendid. Precious treasures of the temple such as Gosho dolls bestowed by the Emperor will provide a special exhibition.

Open: 10:00 to 16:00 (Reception close)Admission: Adult: ¥600/Elementary school student: ¥300住所:左京区鹿ヶ谷御所ノ段町 Address: Goshonodan-cho, Shishigatani, Sakyo-kuURL: http://www.kyokanko.or.jp/momiji2015/

Saturday, November 21, 2015 - Sunday, December 6, 2015

宝鏡寺

Hokyoji TempleThis temple has many historical dolls bestowed by the Emperor. T h e highlight is th e a utumn leaves in the front garden of the main temple.

Open: 10:00 to 15:30 (Reception close)Admission: Adult: ¥600/Elementary/junior high school student: ¥300住所:上京区寺之内通堀川東入百々町547Address: 547, Dodo-cho, Kamigyo-kuURL: http://www.kyokanko.or.jp/momiji2015/

Sunday, November 1, 2015 - Monday, November 30, 2015

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Special exhibition of the circuit style garden with autumn leaves and the temple gate overlooking the city

Autumn leaves of the temple for dolls with a doll exhibition

Autumn leaves of the temple closely related to the imperial family

In Autumn, temples have many highlights such as their beautiful gardens with autumn leaves and special exhibitions of precious architecture and Buddhist statues, which can be seen for a limited period of time only during this season.

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Honke Tankuma HontenKyoto Cuisine1

Having being in business for 90 years, Honke Tankuma continues the heritage of essential Kyoto cuisine. The restaurant tries to make good use of the blessings of natural ingredients in each season. Enjoy a meal together with Kyoto-style ceramics and lacquer tableware.

The heritage of essential Kyoto cuisine since its establishment 90 years ago

Kaiseki ¥16,200, Kaiseki ¥21,600 Recommendations/

Eng. menu Vegetarian menu Muslim Friendly

本家たん熊 本店下京区木屋町通仏光寺下ル 和泉屋町168

11:30−15:00(L.O.13:30)17:00−22:00(L.O.20:00) Irregular holidays075-351-1645

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168, Izumiya-cho, Shimogyo-ku

Credit cards*A 15% service fee will be charged for all dishes.

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Tenki started its business in 1933 and was the first restaurant to invent Tempura Kaiseki in Japan. Enjoy Kyoto cuisine using seasonal food and tempura made from carefully selected ingredients.

Well-known restaurant for tempura

Tempura course from ¥6,500, Tempura set menu ¥3,500, Kaiseki ¥3,500Recommendations/

Eng. menu Vegetarian menu

天喜上京区千本今出川上ル上善寺町89

11:30−20:00Monday (Open on national holidays and substitute public holidays) 075-461-4146 http://kyoto-tenki.com/flyer/2014eng.pdf

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89, Jozenji-cho, Kamigyo-ku

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Yudofu ChikusenTofu Cuisine3

Chikusen is located in the grounds of Seiryo-ji Temple. You can enjoy Yudofu using tofu from the famous store Morika and Kyoto cuisine featuring traditional Kyoto vegetables while appreciating the garden.

Genuine Yudofu and Kyoto cuisine

Yudofu fixed course ¥3,780, Yudofu fixed course with yuba and sashimi ¥4,320, Yudofu kaiseki “Hanakage” ¥5,400Recommendations/

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ゆどうふ 竹仙右京区嵯峨釈迦堂藤ノ木町46 釈迦堂清凉寺内

10:00−17:00Thursday075-882-3074 http://www.kyoto-chikusen.com/

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Inside Shakado Seiryo-ji Temple, 46, Fujinoki-cho, Sagashakado, Ukyo-ku

Credit cards¥4,000Average price

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Honke OwariyaNoodles6

You can enjoy freshly made and cooked soba noodles made of freshly milled buckwheat berries. Soba sweets such as soba-mochi and soba-ita are also available for sale.

A well-established soba restaurant founded 550 years ago

Seiro ¥864, Rikyu soba ¥1,188, Nishin soba ¥1,188 Recommendations/

Eng. menu Vegetarian menu Muslim Friendly

本家尾張屋中京区車屋町通二条下る 仁王門突抜町322

Sweets shop 9:00-19:00 Soba restaurant 11:00−19:00(L.O.18:30)January 1st and 2nd only 075-231-3446 http://honke-owariya.co.jp/en/

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322, Niomontsukinuke-cho, Nakagyo-ku

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sushi OTOWASushi5

Enjoy various types of sushi including Kyoto-style sushi such as hako-zushi (pressed sushi) and saba-zushi (pressed mackerel sushi), our special mushi-zushi (steamed sushi), and inari-zushi, made of juicy aburaage (deep fried tofu) full of dashi (soup stock) stuffed with vinegared rice.

Please enjoy Kyoto-style sushi.

Mushi-zushi ¥1,512, Hako-zushi ¥1,296, Saba-zushi (for one person) ¥1,566Recommendations/

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11:00-21:00 (No resting time)Monday (Open on holidays)075-221-2412

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565, Nakano-cho, Nakagyo-ku

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Kyoto-yuba SEIKE NishijinYuba Cuisine4

The highest-quality yuba (bean curd skin) made with original blend of top-quality soy beans is our specialty. Enjoy our course meal of Kyoto-yuba in a traditional Kyo-machiya (merchant houses in Kyoto) nestled in the old and historical city.

The best course meal full of all sorts of Kyoto-yuba dishes served in a Kyo-machiya

"Yuba Zukushi Lunch" (Lunch full of all sorts of yuba dishes) ¥4,100, "Yuba Zukushi Dinner" (Dinner full of all sorts of yuba dishes) ¥7,990Recommendations/

Eng. menu Vegetarian menu

京ゆば処 静家 西陣店上京区大宮通今出川下ル薬師町234

Lunch hours/11:30-14:30 (L.O.)Dinner hours/17:00-19:45 (L.O.)Wednesdays and the year-end and New Year holidays075-468-8487http://www.seike-yuba.com/nishijin

VISA, MASTER*10% of the total amount will be charged for service.*Menus for vegetarian and oriental vegetarian are available upon request two days prior to the visit date.

234 Yakushi-cho, Kamigyo-ku

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Mishimatei7Enjoy sukiyaki using high-grade aged and marbled beef (Kuroge-washu: Japanese Black) in a private traditional Japanese room, in a building that still maintains its original elegance from the time the restaurant was established in 1873 (Meiji 6).

Preserved traditional sukiyaki

Lunch (Sukiyaki, Oil yaki, Mizudaki) ¥5,940, Dinner (Sukiyaki, Oil yaki, Mizudaki) ¥11,880Recommendations/

Eng. menu

三嶋亭 中京区寺町通三条下ル桜之町405番地

11:30-22:30(Lunch time 11:30-15:00) Wednesday (Holidays acc. the calendar, no holidays in Nov/Dec)075-221-0003 http://www.mishima-tei.co.jp

VISA, AMEX, DINERS, MASTER, Discover Card*For overseas customers, making a reservation is only possible from the hotel where you are staying. (Reservations cannot be made after check-out.)*Cancellation fees are 30% of the meal price two days before, 50% the day before and 80% on the reserved date. (100% when the reservation is cancelled without notice. Lunch: ¥5,000 per person, Dinner: ¥10,000 per person)

405, Sakurano-cho, Nakagyo-ku

Credit cardsLunch ¥7,000 Course menu ¥13,000Average price

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Russian Restaurant KievRussian food10

Established in 1972, when Kyoto city and Kiev city became sister cities. The scenery looking down on the Kamo River is very popu-lar. Beer garden is open on the roof during summer time.

The only authentic Russian restaurant in Kyoto

Borsch ¥860, Piroshki ¥300, Kiev set ¥4,600Recommendations/

Eng. menu

ロシアレストラン キエフ東山区縄手通四条上ル廿一軒町鴨東ビル6F

12:00−22:00(L.O.21:00)Year-end and New Year holidays 075-525-0860 http://www.restaurant-kiev.com/

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Ohto Bldg. 6F, Nijuikken-cho, Higashiyama-ku

Credit cards¥3,500Average price

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Kamo River

KawabataKeihan Railwai

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Kawara-machi

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Hankyu LineKawaramachiSta.

Hello Kitty SaryoCafé 12

Enjoy our selection of seasonal kyogashi (Kyoto traditional confec-tionery) and Japanese food in the Hello Kitty style.Come take a look at our Hello Kitty ceramics and lacquerware too.

Collaboration of the Hello Kitty and Saryo

Hello Kitty's chic Namafu parfait ¥1,026, Hello Kitty's hospitality green tea latte ¥864, Hello Kitty's chasoba gozen ¥1,706Recommendations/

Eng. menu

はろうきてぃ茶寮東山区高台寺南門通下河原町東入桝屋町363番22の2

10:30-18:00No closed day075-541-1210 http://www.telacoya.co.jp/kt/

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363-22-2, Masuya-cho, Higashiyama-ku

Credit cards¥1,245Average price

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TonmanTonkatsu (Pork cutlet)9

A casual restaurant with comfortable atmosphere that emerges after you go through the lattice door and move deeper down the alley. A secret sauce made with boiled potherbs and Japanese dashi (soup stock) is our specialty.

Enjoy Kyoto-tonkatsu with a secret sauce of Japanese taste

Tonkatsu Teishoku(Set meal of pork cutlet) ¥1,300, Hirekatsu Deluxe Teishoku (Deluxe set meal of fillet cutlet) ¥2,700Recommendations/

Eng. menu Vegetarian menu Non-smoking

とん漫中京区富小路通姉小路下る福長町118-1

11:30-14:0017:30-19:30Sundays and Irregular holidays075-241-1818

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118-1 Fukunaga-cho, Nakagyo-ku

Credit cards¥1,500Average price

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KYOTO TOWER HOTEL Sky Lounge “KUU”Café/Bar11

The hotel is conveniently located in front of Kyoto Station, but the place is filled with peaceful atmosphere which puts the noise of the city from your mind. The place is illuminated in blue at night, creating more mature atmosphere.

Select hideaway for adults to enjoy with spectacular night views

Tower Original Cocktail ¥1,600, Standard Cocktail ¥1,100 and up,Fair Cocktail ¥1,100Recommendations/

Eng. menu

京都タワーホテル スカイラウンジ 空 -KUU-JR京都駅正面京都タワーホテル 展望室3階

Café 15:00-20:00 (L.O.19:45)Bar 18:00-23:00 (L.O.22:30)No holidays075-352-0253http://www.kyoto-tower.co.jp

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3F Observation Room in Kyoto Tower Hotel (in front of JR Kyoto Station)

Credit cards¥2,500Average price

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Non-smoking Non-smoking

Smoking area separated

Smoking area separated

Horumonnsakaba AKAYASHIRO sakaeBeef8

We offer fresh horumon (innards) and various selection of sake. Off course, we also have various kinds of meats and side menus!

No Horumon, No Life

Draft beer ¥518, Harami (outside skirt) ¥1,058, Tan (tongue) ¥1,058Recommendations/

Eng. menu

ホルモン酒場あかやしろ榮下京区富小路通り四条下がる徳正寺町41番地3

17:00-2:00No holidays075-371-7377http://www.akayashiro.com/

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41-3 Tokushoji-machi, Shimogyo-ku

Credit cards¥4,500Average price

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Kawaramachi Sta.

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Tominokoji

Teramachi

Shijo

Ayanokoji

Nishikikoji

Yanagi Baba

Kawaramachi

Hankyu Railway

Smoking allowed

Highly popular and exclusive restaurants require prior reservations.

These restaurants, after getting a reservation, perfectly organize seating

and rooms for their guests, planning the menu and providing all the

special ingredients beforehand—these are all to welcome and

entertain guests with superb hospitality & manner. Please think about

their professionalism and the time spent which the restaurant has taken

to welcome each and every guest. Try not be late for the reservation or

not showing up at the restaurant without making a cancellation call.

When you cannot go to the restaurant, make sure to give a cancellation

call. Trips to Kyoto will become further enjoyable, when you receive

such a welcoming spirit that will compliment your cuisine.

About Restaurant Reservations

Kyoto Travel Tips & Hints

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ISHIKAWA BAMBOO SHOP15You can find excellent items made from fine bamboo grown in Sagano area, and other bamboo handicraft products such as chopsticks, spoons, and so on. Also, you can watch a demonstration by a bamboo-ware artisan, or participate in a workshop of making a bamboo bag in Shoryuen, the store across the street.

Specialized shop of bamboo handicraft products with more than 80 years history in Arashiyama

Arashi(Japanese sake cup made of green bamboo) ¥650, Bean-shaped bamboo basket ¥3,240, Bamboo earrings ¥1,515Recommendations/

Tax-free

いしかわ 竹乃店右京区嵯峨天龍寺造路町35番地

10:00-18:00 (11:00-17:00 on Weekdays from Dec. to Mar.) Open every day of the year075-861-0076http://www.takenomise.com/english

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35, Tsukurimichi-cho, Saga-Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku

Credit cards¥1,500Average price

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Kanaami-Tsuji13Kyoto kana-ami (wire netting) has a long history of regular use as a kitchen utensil in the preparation of Kyoto cuisine. We create handmade items based on the concept of "Creating Products that Blend with the Modern Lifestyle."

Kana-ami (wire netting) craft born from the aesthetic sense of the people of Kyoto

Tofu ladle ¥4,700, Tea strainer ¥4,500, Griddle with ceramic ¥8,000Recommendations/

金網つじ東山区高台寺南門通下河原東入枡屋町362-5

10:00-18:00Irregular holidays075-551-5500http://www.kanaamitsuji.net/

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362-5 Masuya-cho, Higashiyama-ku

Credit cards¥10,000Average prise

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Kikuichimonji Ltd.14The Emperor Gotoba gave permission to his swordsmith Norimune to stamp the blade of each sword with the imperial Chrysanthemum-crest. Thus the name Kikuichi-monji, Chrysanthemum One, was created. Currently, Kikuichimonji now produces and sells cutlery for general use.

Traditional sharpness

Damascus Santoku knife ¥21,600, Honkasumi sashimi knife ¥25,920Recommendations/

Tax-free

株式会社 菊一文字中京区三条通寺町東入る石橋町14

11:00-18:00 (Opens at 12:00 on Sundays)Thursday075-221-0077 http://www.kikuichimonji.com

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14 Ishibashi-cyo, Nakagyo-ku

Credit cards¥20,000Average prise

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Aneyakoji

Sanjo

Teramachi

Gokomachi

Fuyacho

Kawaramachi

Tanaka Keiran17A store specializing in dashimaki featuring natural ingredients without using MSG or preservatives. Using dashi made everyday and eggs produced in Kyoto, the chef will make an egg rolled omelet right in front of you.

Kyoto specialty dashimaki, rolled omelet using dashi and eggs

Kyo-dashimaki (Large) ¥1,030, Kyo-dashimaki (Medium) ¥720, Kyo-dashimaki (Small) ¥360Recommendations/

田中鶏卵中京区錦小路富小路西入東魚屋町185

9:00-18:00 (Closed when dashi runs out.) No closed day075-221-2094

185, Higashiuoya-cho, Nakagyo-ku

¥360Average prise

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Tominokoji

TeramachiShinkyogoku

Kawaramachi

Shijo

Nishikikoji

HankyuLine

Kanbutsu Kyo Yamashiroya18Kyo Yamashiroya sells products using red peppers which are produced in Kyoto and sold exclusively here such as kyo-shichimi and nama shichimi. Kyo-kinako chocolate, available in fall and winter only, is another popular item.

Take Japanese traditional kanbutsu (dried food) to your dinner table!

Kyo shichimi (Bottle) ¥540, Kyo shichimi furikake (bottle) ¥486, Kyo kinako chocolate (Available in fall and winter only)Recommendations/

乾物の京山城屋東山区上田町81-2

Weekday 11:00 -17:00, Saturday, Sunday and national holiday 11:00-18:00 Wednesday075-551-2500 http://www.kyo-yama.jp/

81-2, Ueda-cho, Higashiyama-ku

¥1,500Average prise*Samples of "Kyo-shichimi" and "Kyo-kinako chocolate" are available.

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Fukujuen Kyoto Flagship Store16By combining the traditional techniques passed down in Kyoto, we serve various Uji-cha cultures, such as Uji-cha only sold in Kyoto Flagship Store, Japanese tea ceremony held in an authentic tea room, French cuisine using tea.

Have fun and enjoy experiencing the culture of the Kyoto dynasty and Uji-cha culture

Japanese Tea Ceremony ¥2,700Recommendations/

Tax-free

福寿園 京都本店 下京区四条通富小路角

1st Floor/10:00-19:00 B1, 5th Floor/11:00-19:00 2nd, 4th Floor/ Open from 11:00 to 19:00 (L.O. 18:30) 3rd Floor/ Lunch Hours from 11:30 to 15:00 (L.O. 14:00) Dinner Hours from 17:30 to 21:30 (L.O. 20:30)New Year's day, the 3rd Wednesday (excluding Nov.)075-221-2920http://www.fukujuen-kyotohonten.com/english

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Shijo Tominokoji, Shimogyo-ku

Credit cards¥2,000Average price

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Kawaramachi

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Takashimaya

Tominokoji

Teramachi

ShijoAyanokoji

Nishikikoji

Yanagi Baba

買買 Shopping Traditional Kyoto products are recommended as souvenirs. Let’s pick up some bamboo products, a traditional craft of Kyoto, some Uji green tea and some Kyo-shichimi (7-spice-mix).

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Cooking Sun20Hands-on Japanese cooking classes for international travelers. Cooking Sun offers classes twice a day; in the morning (9:30-13:00) and afternoon (14:00-17:30).

Japanese cooking class for international travelers

Morning Bento Class ¥7,200 - ¥7,800, Afternoon Kappo Class ¥7,200-¥7,800, Recommendations/

Vegetarian menu Muslim Friendly

Cooking Sun下京区舟屋町679

9:30-13:00,14:00-17:30No closed day075-746-5094 http://www.cooking-sun.com

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679, Funaya-cho, Shimogyo-ku

Credit cards¥7,500Average prise

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Takatsuji

Matsubara

Subway Karasuma LineKarasuma

Hankyu LineShijo

Nishinotoin

Shinmachi

Aburanokoji

Shijo Sta.

Karasuma Sta.

Shourin-ji Temple22The main temple is the great entrance brought over and reconstructed by the Konoe family that were a major patron of the temple. A stone pagoda is built on the grounds where the complete Buddhist scriptures are buried. In autumn, Kissho leaves are colored, and it is said from their beautiful appearance that this is where Kisshoten (Japanese female divinity) lives.

Zen experience in Tofuku-ji, a famous spot for its beautiful autumn leaves

Zen meditation ¥1,000, Sutra copying ¥1,500, Tracing a picture of a Buddhist image ¥1,500Recommendations/

勝林寺 東山区本町15-795

8:00-16:00No closed day [email protected]  http://shourin-ji.org/

15-795, Honmachi, Higashiyama-ku

¥1,000Average prise

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Kyoto-DaiichiRed CrossHospital

JR Nara LineKeihan Railway

NPO Emondo Miyabi Yuki23Sightseeing while wearing a Kimono in Kyoto is very popular. Why don't you take souvenir pictures wearing a Junihitoe, uchikake or samurai costume in Kyo machiya? Experience Japanese traditional cultures such as tea ceremony and dressing up in traditional costumes.

Store specializing in Junihitoe, Uchikake, and Kimono

Junihitoe and tea ceremony experience from ¥17,280/Experience of traditional bridal Kimono from ¥12,960Recommendations/

NPO法人 衣紋道 雅ゆき中京区 座通三条上ル突抜町807番地

9:00-18:00 No closed day 075-254-8883http://www.miyabi-yuki.jp/

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807, Tsukinuke-cho, Nakagyo-ku

Credit cards¥8,000Average prise

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KarasumaoikeSta.Oike

Sanjo

Subway Tozai Line Karasuma

Muromachi

Shinmachi

Kamanza SubwayKarasuma Line

Kameya Yoshinaga21Kameya Yoshinaga continues to produce Kyoto-style confectionery in Shijo Samegai, Kyoto. They produce Japanese unbaked sweets that colorfully and richly express the four seasons and offer workshops in which participants can enjoy the sweets they make with green tea.

Well-established Japanese confectionery store that continues with tradition while continuing to evolve

Sweets making class (General) ¥2,700, Sweets making class (18 years old or under) ¥2,160 , Ubatama (6 pieces) ¥486Recommendations/

亀屋良長下京区四条通油小路西入柏屋町17番、19番地合地

9:00-18:00 January 1st and 2ndonly / Sweets making class is closed: Sunday and Dec. 6 - Jan. 7075-221-2005 http://kameya-yoshinaga.com

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17 - 19, Kashiwaya-cho, Shimogyo-ku

Credit cards¥3,000Average prise

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Joukeian19Joukeian is a tea room in the higashiyama district of Kyoto where you can enjoy an authentic tea ceremony. We serve tea, sweets and seasonal meals in a peaceful candle-lit atmosphere (only for night courses C and D).

Tea ceremony experience Joukeian

Short Course A ¥2,000, Short Course B ¥5,000, Night Course C ¥5,000, Night Course D ¥5,000Recommendations/

浄敬庵 東山区泉涌寺山内町1-24

Short Course A 14:00 15:30 17:00, Short Course B 13:00, Night Course C 17:00 19:00 Monday 090-4496-1218 http://joukeian.gotohp.jp/english/

1-24, Yamanouchi-cho, Sennyuji, Higashiyama-ku

¥5,000Average prise*Please pay the exact amount in cash. An envelope for payment is prepared for each course. Please put the exact change in this envelope. There is no special dress code. Please wear socks, if possible.

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Keihan Railway

*Reservations are required. (By e-mail or phone)

WAK JAPAN Co.24A wide range of Japanese cultural experiences are available from the tea ceremony to martial arts. Staff who are fluent in English are always available and our barrier-free building allows those using wheelchairs to also feel comfortable while experiencing our courses.

Quality hospitality in which stillness and motion interweave.

Tea ceremony experience (For a group of two people or more) ¥3,880/person, Kimono (For a group of two or more) ¥3,880/person, Calligraphy (For a group of two or more) ¥3,880/personRecommendations/

Vegetarian menu Muslim Friendly

有限会社 ワックジャパン東山区大和大路通正面下ル大和大路一丁目533番地3

9:00-17:30Year-end and New Year holidays075-533-6500https://wakjapan.com/

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1-533-3, Yamatooji, Higashiyama-ku

Credit cards¥4500Average price

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ShichijoSta.

Keihan Railway

Shichijo

Shio koji

Yamato Oji

Sayamachi

Kyoto National Museum

Kamo River

Enjoy experiencing Japanese culture such as taking in a tea ceremony or

Zen meditation as well as cultures unique to Kyoto such as the making of

Japanese sweets. Taking souvenir pictures wearing traditional attire such

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Karasuma 烏丸通

KawaramachiKawaramachi 河

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Kawaramachi 河原町通

Kawaramachi 河原町通

KawabataKawabata 川

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Kawabata 川端通

Kawabata 川端通

HigashiojiHigashio ji 東

大路通

Higashio ji 東大路通

Higashioji 東大路通

Shirakawa Shirakawa 白

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Shirakawa 白川通

Shirakawa 白川通

SenbonSenbon 千

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Senbon 千本通

Senbon 千本通

MarutamachiMarutamachi 丸太町通Marutamachi 丸太町通Marutamachi 丸太町通

OikeOike 御池通Oike 御池通Oike 御池通

ShijoShijo 四条通Shijo 四条通Shijo 四条通

GojoGojo 五条通Gojo 五条通Gojo 五条通

ShichijoShichijo 七条通Shichijo 七条通Shichijo 七条通

KujoKujo九条通Kujo九条通Kujo九条通

JujJujo 十条通Jujo 十条通Jujo 十条通

KuzebashiKuzebashi 久世橋通Kuzebashi 久世橋通Kuzebashi 久世橋通

Kitaoji 北大路通Kitaoji 北大路通Kitaoji 北大路通

Kitayama 北山通Kitayama 北山通Kitayama 北山通

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Katsura River

Katsura River 桂川

Katsura River 桂川

Kokusaikaikan Kokusaikaikan Sta.国際会館

Kokusaikaikan Sta.国際会館

Kokusaikaikan Sta.国際会館

Kitaoji Kitaoji Sta.北大路Kitaoji Sta.北大路Kitaoji Sta.北大路

Kuramaguchi Kuramaguchi Sta.鞍馬口Kuramaguchi Sta.鞍馬口Kuramaguchi Sta.鞍馬口

Imadegawa Imadegawa Sta.今出川Imadegawa Sta.今出川Imadegawa Sta.今出川

Marutamachi Marutamachi Sta.丸太町

Marutamachi Sta.丸太町

Marutamachi Sta.丸太町

KarasumaKarasumaOike Oike Sta.烏丸御池

KarasumaOike Sta.烏丸御池

KarasumaOike Sta.烏丸御池

Kyoto Kyoto Shiyakushomae Shiyakushomae Sta. 京都市役所前京都市役所前

Kyoto Shiyakushomae Sta. 京都市役所前

Kyoto Shiyakushomae Sta. 京都市役所前

Shijo Shijo Sta.四条

Shijo Sta.四条

Shijo Sta.四条

HigashiyamaHigashiyama Sta.東山東山Higashiyama Sta.東山Higashiyama Sta.東山

Sanjo Sanjo Keihan Sta.Keihan Sta.三条京阪三条京阪

Sanjo Keihan Sta.三条京阪

Sanjo Keihan Sta.三条京阪

Nijojomae Nijojomae Sta.二条城前

Nijojomae Sta.二条城前

Nijojomae Sta.二条城前

Nijo Nijo Sta.二条Nijo Sta.二条Nijo Sta.二条

Nijo Nijo Sta.二条

Nijo Sta.二条

Nijo Sta.二条NishiojiOike NishiojiOike Sta.

西大路御池NishiojiOike Sta.西大路御池NishiojiOike Sta.西大路御池

UzumasaUzumasaTenjingawa Tenjingawa Sta.太秦天神川

UzumasaTenjingawa Sta.太秦天神川

UzumasaTenjingawa Sta.太秦天神川

Tanbaguchi Tanbaguchi Sta.丹波口

Tanbaguchi Sta.丹波口

Tanbaguchi Sta.丹波口

Nishioji Nishioji Sta. 西大路Nishioji Sta. 西大路Nishioji Sta. 西大路

Mukomachi Mukomachi Sta.向日町Mukomachi Sta.向日町Mukomachi Sta.向日町

Katsuragawa Katsuragawa Sta.桂川Katsuragawa Sta.桂川Katsuragawa Sta.桂川

EnmachiEnmachi Sta.円町

Enmachi Sta.円町

Enmachi Sta.円町

Utano Utano Sta.

宇多野

Utano Sta.

宇多野

Utano Sta.

宇多野

Omuro Ninnaji

Omuro Ninnaji Sta.

御室仁和寺

Omuro Ninnaji Sta.

御室仁和寺

Omuro Ninnaji Sta.

御室仁和寺

Narutaki Narutaki Sta.鳴滝

Narutaki Sta.鳴滝

Narutaki Sta.鳴滝

Tokiwa Tokiwa Sta.常盤Tokiwa Sta.常盤Tokiwa Sta.常盤

Katabiranotsuji Sta. 帷子ノ辻

Katabiranotsuji Sta. 帷子ノ辻

Katabiranotsuji Sta. 帷子ノ辻 Uzumasa Koryuji Sta. 太泰広隆寺

Uzumasa Koryuji Sta. 太泰広隆寺

Uzumasa Koryuji Sta. 太泰広隆寺 Yamanouchi Sta. 山ノ内

Yamanouchi Sta. 山ノ内

Yamanouchi Sta. 山ノ内

Nishioji Sanjo Sta. 西大路三条Nishioji Sanjo Sta. 西大路三条Nishioji Sanjo Sta. 西大路三条

Sai Sta. 西院Sai Sta. 西院Sai Sta. 西院

Shijo Shijo Omiya Omiya Sta.四条大宮

Shijo Omiya Sta.四条大宮

Shijo Omiya Sta.四条大宮

Arisugawa Sta. 有栖川

Arisugawa Sta. 有栖川

Arisugawa Sta. 有栖川

Kurumazaki jinja Sta. 車折神社

Kurumazaki jinja Sta. 車折神社

Kurumazaki jinja Sta. 車折神社

Rokuoin Sta. 鹿王院

Rokuoin Sta. 鹿王院

Rokuoin Sta. 鹿王院

Randen Saga ga Sta.

嵐電嵯峨

Randen Saga Sta. 嵐電嵯峨

Randen Saga Sta. 嵐電嵯峨

Myoshinji

Myoshinji Sta.

妙心寺

Myoshinji Sta.

妙心寺

Myoshinji Sta.

妙心寺

Ryoanji Ryoanji Sta.

龍安寺

Ryoanji Sta.

龍安寺

Ryoanji Sta.

龍安寺

Tojiin Tojiin Sta.

等持院

Tojiin Sta.

等持院

Tojiin Sta.

等持院

KitanoKitano

Hakubaicho

Hakubaicho Sta.

北野白梅町

Kitano

Hakubaicho Sta.

北野白梅町

Kitano

Hakubaicho Sta.

北野白梅町

Hanazono Hanazono Sta.花園Hanazono Sta.花園Hanazono Sta.花園Uzumasa Uzumasa Sta.

太泰Uzumasa Sta.

太泰Uzumasa Sta.

太泰

Saga- Saga- Arashiyama Arashiyama Sta. 嵯峨嵐山

Saga- Arashiyama Sta. 嵯峨嵐山

Saga- Arashiyama Sta. 嵯峨嵐山

Keage Keage Sta.蹴上蹴上Keage Sta.蹴上Keage Sta.蹴上

Misasagi Misasagi Sta.御陵御陵Misasagi Sta.御陵Misasagi Sta.御陵

Yamashina Yamashina Sta.山科山科Yamashina Sta.山科Yamashina Sta.山科

Yamashina Yamashina Sta.山科山科Yamashina Sta.山科Yamashina Sta.山科

JR Biwako LineJR Biwako LineJR Biwako LineJR Biwako Line

Nagitsuji Nagitsuji Sta.椥辻椥辻Nagitsuji Sta.椥辻Nagitsuji Sta.椥辻

Higashino Higashino Sta.東野東野Higashino Sta.東野Higashino Sta.東野

Ono Ono Sta.小野小野Ono Sta.小野Ono Sta.小野

Daigo Daigo Sta.醍醐醍醐Daigo Sta.醍醐Daigo Sta.醍醐

Ishida Ishida Sta.石田石田

Ishida Sta.石田

Ishida Sta.石田

RokujizRokujizo o Sta.六地蔵六地蔵Rokujizo Sta.六地蔵Rokujizo Sta.六地蔵

RokujizRokujizo o Sta.六地蔵六地蔵

Rokujizo Sta.六地蔵

Rokujizo Sta.六地蔵

Saiin Saiin Sta.西院Saiin Sta.西院Saiin Sta.西院

Nishikyogoku Nishikyogoku Sta.西京極Nishikyogoku Sta.西京極Nishikyogoku Sta.西京極

Katsura Katsura Sta.桂

Katsura Sta.桂

Katsura Sta.桂

Matsuo Taisha Matsuo Taisha Sta.松尾大社

Matsuo Taisha Sta.松尾大社

Matsuo Taisha Sta.松尾大社

Kami-katsura Kami-katsura Sta. 上桂

Kami-katsura Sta. 上桂

Kami-katsura Sta. 上桂

Arashiyama Sta.嵐山

Arashiyama Sta.嵐山

Arashiyama Sta.嵐山

Rakusai Rakusai guchi guchi Sta.洛西口

Rakusai guchi Sta.洛西口

Rakusai guchi Sta.洛西口

Higashi Higashi muko muko Sta.東向日

Higashi muko Sta.東向日

Higashi muko Sta.東向日

Nishimuko Nishimuko Sta.西向日Nishimuko Sta.西向日Nishimuko Sta.西向日

Gojo Gojo Sta.五条

Gojo Sta.五条

Gojo Sta.五条

Kujo Kujo Sta.九条九条Kujo Sta.九条Kujo Sta.九条

Inari Inari Sta. 稲荷Inari Sta. 稲荷Inari Sta. 稲荷

JRJR F Fujinujinomoriomori Sta.JR藤森JR藤森JR Fujinomori Sta.JR藤森JR Fujinomori Sta.JR藤森

Momoyama Momoyama Sta.桃山桃山Momoyama Sta.桃山Momoyama Sta.桃山

Tofukuji Sta.Tofukuji Sta.東福寺Tofukuji Sta.東福寺Tofukuji Sta.東福寺Tofukuji Sta.Tofukuji Sta.

東福寺Tofukuji Sta.

東福寺Tofukuji Sta.

東福寺

Jujo Jujo Sta.十条十条

Jujo Sta.十条

Jujo Sta.十条

Kuinabashi Kuinabashi Sta. くいな橋くいな橋Kuinabashi Sta. くいな橋Kuinabashi Sta. くいな橋

Takeda Takeda Sta.竹田

Takeda Sta.竹田

Takeda Sta.竹田 Takeda Takeda Sta.

竹田Takeda Sta.竹田Takeda Sta.竹田

Fushimi Fushimi Sta.伏見

Fushimi Sta.伏見

Fushimi Sta.伏見

Fushimimomoyama Sta.

伏見桃山

FushimiFushimimomoyama momoyama Sta.

伏見桃山

Fushimimomoyama Sta.

伏見桃山Chushojima Sta.

中書島Chushojima Chushojima Sta.

中書島Chushojima Sta.

中書島

Rokujizo Sta.六地蔵

Rokujizo Rokujizo Sta.六地蔵六地蔵

Rokujizo Sta.六地蔵

MomoyamaMomoyamagoryomae goryomae Sta.桃山御陵前桃山御陵前

Momoyamagoryomae Sta.桃山御陵前

Momoyamagoryomae Sta.桃山御陵前

Kintetsu Kintetsu Tanbabashi Tanbabashi Sta.近鉄丹波橋近鉄丹波橋

Kintetsu Tanbabashi Sta.近鉄丹波橋

Kintetsu Tanbabashi Sta.近鉄丹波橋

Tanbabashi Sta.丹波橋

Tanbabashi Tanbabashi Sta.丹波橋

Tanbabashi Sta.丹波橋

Fushimi inari Sta.伏見稲荷

Fushimi inari Sta.伏見稲荷

Fushimi inari Sta.伏見稲荷

Fushimi inari Sta.伏見稲荷

Fushimi inari Fushimi inari Sta.伏見稲荷

Fushimi inari Sta.伏見稲荷

Fushimi inari Sta.伏見稲荷

Fushimi inari Sta.伏見稲荷

Fushimi inari Sta.伏見稲荷

Shichijo Sta.七条Shichijo Shichijo Sta.七条Shichijo Sta.七条

Gion shijo Sta.祇園四条

Gion shijo Sta.祇園四条

Sanjo Sta. 三条Sanjo Sanjo Sta. 三条Sanjo Sta. 三条

Jingu marutamachi Sta. 神宮丸太町Jingu marutamachi Jingu marutamachi Sta. 神宮丸太町Jingu marutamachi Sta. 神宮丸太町

Demachiyanagi Demachiyanagi Sta.出町柳Demachiyanagi Sta.出町柳Demachiyanagi Sta.出町柳

Keihan Keihan Demachiyanagi Demachiyanagi Sta.

京阪出町柳

Keihan Demachiyanagi Sta.

京阪出町柳

Keihan Demachiyanagi Sta.

京阪出町柳

Mototanaka Mototanaka Sta.元田中Mototanaka Sta.元田中Mototanaka Sta.元田中

Chayama Chayama Sta.茶山Chayama Sta.茶山Chayama Sta.茶山

Ichijoji Ichijoji Sta.一乗寺Ichijoji Sta.一乗寺Ichijoji Sta.一乗寺

Shugakuin Shugakuin Sta.修学修学院Shugakuin Sta.修学院Shugakuin Sta.修学院

Takaragaike Takaragaike Sta.宝ヶ池

Takaragaike Sta.宝ヶ池

Takaragaike Sta.宝ヶ池

MiyakeHachiman Sta.三宅三宅八幡

MiyakeHachiman Sta.三宅八幡

MiyakeHachiman Sta.三宅八幡

Hachimanmae Sta.八幡前Hachimanmae Sta.八幡前Hachimanmae Sta.八幡前

Yase Hieizanguchi Sta.八瀬比叡山口

Yase Hieizanguchi Sta.八瀬比叡山口

Yase Hieizanguchi Sta.八瀬比叡山口

Hiei Sta.比叡

Hiei Sta.比叡

Hiei Sta.比叡

Hieisancho Sta.比叡山頂

Hieisancho Sta.比叡山頂

Hieisancho Sta.比叡山頂

Fukakusa Sta.深草

Fukakusa Fukakusa Sta.深草

Fukakusa Sta.深草

Tobakaido Sta.鳥羽街道

Tobakaido Tobakaido Sta.鳥羽街道

Tobakaido Sta.鳥羽街道

Fujinomori Sta.藤森

FujinomorFujinomori Sta.藤森

Fujinomori Sta.藤森

Sumizome Sta.墨染

Sumizome Sumizome Sta.墨染

Sumizome Sta.墨染

KamitobaKamitobaguchi guchi Sta.上鳥羽口

Kamitobaguchi Sta.上鳥羽口

Kamitobaguchi Sta.上鳥羽口

Jujo Jujo Sta.十条十条

Jujo Sta.十条

Jujo Sta.十条

Toji Toji Sta.東寺東寺Toji Sta.東寺Toji Sta.東寺

Kitayama Kitayama Sta.北山Kitayama Sta.北山Kitayama Sta.北山

OmiyaOmiyaSta.Sta.大宮

OmiyaSta.大宮

OmiyaSta.大宮

Hankyu Railway Kyoto LineHankyu Railway Kyoto LineHankyu Railway Kyoto LineHankyu Railway Kyoto Line

To Umeda Sta.To Umeda Sta.至 梅田

To Umeda Sta.至 梅田

To Umeda Sta.至 梅田

To Osaka Sta.To Osaka Sta.至 大阪To Osaka Sta.至 大阪To Osaka Sta.至 大阪

To Osaka Sta.To Osaka Sta.至 大阪To Osaka Sta.至 大阪To Osaka Sta.至 大阪

To To Kameoka Sta.Kameoka Sta.至 亀岡

To Kameoka Sta.至 亀岡

To Kameoka Sta.至 亀岡

To Yodoyabashi Sta.To Yodoyabashi Sta.至 淀屋橋

To Yodoyabashi Sta.至 淀屋橋

To Yodoyabashi Sta.至 淀屋橋

To YamatoSaidaiji Sta.To YamatoSaidaiji Sta.至 大和西大寺To YamatoSaidaiji Sta.至 大和西大寺To YamatoSaidaiji Sta.至 大和西大寺

To Uji Sta.To Uji Sta.至 宇治

To Uji Sta.至 宇治

To Uji Sta.至 宇治

To Nara Sta.To Nara Sta.至 奈良To Nara Sta.至 奈良To Nara Sta.至 奈良

Hankyu Railway Arashiyama Line

Hankyu Railway Arashiyama Line

Hankyu Railway Arashiyama Line

Hankyu Railway Arashiyama LineEiz

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an R

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To kurama Sta.To kurama Sta.至 鞍馬

To kurama Sta.至 鞍馬

To kurama Sta.至 鞍馬

JR Kyot

o Line

JR Kyot

o Line

JR Kyot

o Line

JR Kyot

o Line

JR Tokaido Shinkansen LineJR Tokaido Shinkansen LineJR Tokaido Shinkansen LineJR Tokaido Shinkansen Line

Kintetsu Railway Kyoto LineKintetsu Railway Kyoto LineKintetsu Railway Kyoto LineKintetsu Railway Kyoto Line

Keiha

n Rail

way

Keiha

n Rail

way

Keiha

n Rail

way

Keiha

n Rail

way

Kyoto City Subway Karasuma LineKyoto City Subway Karasuma LineKyoto City Subway Karasuma LineKyoto City Subway Karasuma Line

Kyoto City subway Tozai LineKyoto City subway Tozai LineKyoto City subway Tozai LineKyoto City subway Tozai Line

Matsugasaki Matsugasaki Sta.松ヶ崎

Matsugasaki Sta.松ヶ崎

Matsugasaki Sta.松ヶ崎

Kaikonoyashiro Sta. 蚕ノ社

Kaikonoyashiro Sta. 蚕ノ社

Kaikonoyashiro Sta. 蚕ノ社 Randen Tenjingawa Sta. 嵐電天神川

Randen Tenjingawa Sta. 嵐電天神川

Randen Tenjingawa Sta. 嵐電天神川

Randen RailwayArashiyama LineRanden RailwayArashiyama LineRanden RailwayArashiyama Line

NishiojiNishioji 西

大路通

Nishioji 西大路通

Nishioji 西大路通

Arashiyama Sta. 嵐山

Arashiyama Sta. 嵐山

Arashiyama Sta. 嵐山

Torokko Arashiyama Sta. トロッコ嵐山

Torokko Arashiyama Sta. トロッコ嵐山

Torokko Arashiyama Sta. トロッコ嵐山

KYOTO Sta.京都

Kinkakuji TempleKinkakuji Temple金閣寺金閣寺

Kinkakuji Temple金閣寺

Kinkakuji Temple金閣寺

Ryoanji TempleRyoanji Temple龍安寺龍安寺

Ryoanji Temple龍安寺

Ryoanji Temple龍安寺

Nishi-HonganjiNishi-HonganjiTempleTemple西本願寺西本願寺

Nishi-HonganjiTemple西本願寺

Nishi-HonganjiTemple西本願寺

KatsuraKatsuraImperialImperial

VillaVilla桂離宮桂離宮

KatsuraImperial

Villa桂離宮

KatsuraImperial

Villa桂離宮

Tofukuji TempleTofukuji Temple東福寺東福寺Tofukuji Temple東福寺Tofukuji Temple東福寺

Fushimi Inari-Taisya ShrineFushimi Inari-Taisya Shrine伏見稲荷大社伏見稲荷大社Fushimi Inari-Taisya Shrine伏見稲荷大社Fushimi Inari-Taisya Shrine伏見稲荷大社

Heian-Jingu ShrineHeian-Jingu Shrine平安神宮平安神宮Heian-Jingu Shrine平安神宮Heian-Jingu Shrine平安神宮

Yasaka-Jinja ShrineYasaka-Jinja Shrine八坂神社八坂神社Yasaka-Jinja Shrine八坂神社Yasaka-Jinja Shrine八坂神社

Daigoji TempleDaigoji Temple醍醐寺醍醐寺

Daigoji Temple醍醐寺

Daigoji Temple醍醐寺

Ginkakuji TempleGinkakuji Temple銀閣寺銀閣寺Ginkakuji Temple銀閣寺Ginkakuji Temple銀閣寺

Kiyomizudera Kiyomizudera TempleTemple清水寺清水寺

Kiyomizudera Temple清水寺

Kiyomizudera Temple清水寺

TojiTojiTempleTemple東寺東寺

TojiTemple東寺

TojiTemple東寺

Kamigamo-Jinja ShrineKamigamo-Jinja Shrine上賀茂神社上賀茂神社Kamigamo-Jinja Shrine上賀茂神社Kamigamo-Jinja Shrine上賀茂神社

Shimogamo-Jinja Shimogamo-Jinja ShrineShrine下鴨神社下鴨神社

Shimogamo-Jinja Shrine下鴨神社

Shimogamo-Jinja Shrine下鴨神社

Kitano Tenmangu ShrineKitano Tenmangu Shrine北野天満宮北野天満宮Kitano Tenmangu Shrine北野天満宮Kitano Tenmangu Shrine北野天満宮

Randen RailwayKitano LineRanden RailwayKitano LineRanden RailwayKitano Line

Eizan Cable Car LineEizan Cable Car LineEizan Cable Car LineEizan Cable Car Line

Eizan RopewayEizan RopewayEizan RopewayEizan Ropeway

Sagano RomanticTrain LineSagano RomanticTrain LineSagano RomanticTrain Line

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162

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KyotoKyotoImperialImperialPalacePalace京都御所京都御所

KyotoImperialPalace京都御所

KyotoImperialPalace京都御所

Shugaku-in Shugaku-in Imperial VillaImperial Villa修学院離宮修学院離宮

Shugaku-in Imperial Villa修学院離宮

Shugaku-in Imperial Villa修学院離宮

To Tokyo Sta.To Tokyo Sta.至 東京

To Tokyo Sta.至 東京

To Tokyo Sta.至 東京

To Maibara Sta.To Maibara Sta.至 米原

To Maibara Sta.至 米原

To Maibara Sta.至 米原

Imadegawa 今出川通Imadegawa 今出川通Imadegawa 今出川通

161

18

10

11

15

Karasuma Karasuma Sta.Sta.烏丸

Karasuma Sta.烏丸

Karasuma Sta.烏丸

23

21

20

2219

6

14

Kiyomizugojo Sta.清水五条

Kiyomizugojo Sta.清水五条

Kamo River 賀茂川

Kamo RiverKamo River 賀

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Kamo River 賀茂川

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Kawaramachi Kawaramachi Sta.河原町Kawaramachi Sta.河原町Kawaramachi Sta.河原町

Restaurants(P.6-7)1 ~ 12

Shops(P.8)13 ~ 18

Facilities for experience(P.9)19 ~ 24

Advertised facilities(P.5-16)A ~ V

Kyoto Central Area Map

Kyoto City administrates some public nonsmoking areas in the city. Smoking in the public nonsmoking areas will be fined 1,000 yen ,except for cer tain smoking areas. Public nonsmoking areas are shown on the map.

Public Nonsmoking Area

… are the Public Nonsmoking Area

Stop smokingon the streets

In Kyoto City, all public areas within the city have regulations asking people to refrain from smoking on streets. Please mind your manners when you smoke. Thank you in advance for your compliance.

TorokkoSaga Sta. トロッコ嵯峨

TorokkoSaga Sta. トロッコ嵯峨

TorokkoSaga Sta. トロッコ嵯峨

Tenryuji TempleTenryuji Temple天龍寺天龍寺

Tenryuji Temple天龍寺

Tenryuji Temple天龍寺

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How to Get On/Off a BusThe Kyoto City Bus traveling in Kyoto City has a large number of routes and bus services, so it is convenient for sightseeing. Please check the route number for your destination beforehand.

You can travel any number of times throughout one day within the City Bus and Kyoto Bus Flat-Fare Zone. * Ohara, Shugaku-in, Takao, Kibune/Kurama areas are outside of the Flat-Fare Zone.

Kyoto City Bus & Kyoto Bus One-Day Pass Adults: ¥500 / Children: ¥250

Please enter through the rear door.Boarding

When you hear or see that your bus stop is next, press a "Stop" button. As you leave the bus, drop the fare into the payment box next to the driver's seat, and get off the bus from the front door.

Exit

Access to Kyoto City

KYOTO

Station

Kiyomizu-dera Temple清水寺

Yasaka-Jinja Shrine, Maruyama-koen Park, Gion

八坂神社、円山公園、  園

Heian-Jingu Shrine, Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

平安神宮、京都市美術館

Ginkakuji Temple銀閣寺

Kinkakuji Temple金閣寺

Arashiyama, Tenryuji Temple嵐山、天龍寺

Nijo-jo Castle二条城

City Bus 100 or 206Get off at “Gojozaka” or “Kiyomizu-michi”

City Bus 100 or 206Get off at “Gion.”

City Bus 5 or 100 or City Subway

Get off at “Okazaki Koen Bijutsukan/Heain Jingu-mae” or “Okazaki koen Rohm Theater Kyoto/Miyako Messe-mae.” Get off at “Higashiyama” on the Tozai subway line.

City Bus 5, 17 or 100Get off at “Ginkakuji-michi.”

City Bus 101 or 205Get off at “Kinkakuji-michi.”

JR Sagano Line or City Bus 28Get off at “ Saga Arashiyama Station” or “Arashiyama Tenryuji-mae.”

City Bus 9, 50, 101 or City Subway

Get off at “Nijojo-mae.” Change at “Karasuma Oike Station” on the Karasuma subway line to the Tozai subway line and get off at “Nijojo-mae Station.”

Data transmitted through KYOTO Wi-Fi is not encoded and could possibly be intercepted. Furthermore, there is no filter-ing system to block harmful websites. We ask that users of KYOTO Wi-Fi be aware of these facts and exercise appropriate caution. Please refrain from inputting sensitive information such as IDs, passwords, credit card information, etc. Thank you.

Notice

Note: If you use this service at a city bus stop, on the subway, or in a public facility,

you will have to perform the authentication procedure once every 30 minutes.Also, this service is not available at city bus stops between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

KYOTO Wi-Fi is Wi-Fi service provided by Kyoto City and its partners.

Service characteristics

For use of KYOTO Wi-Fi, please refer to this website.

Everyone can use it for free and 24 hours (Note).Please use KYOTO Wi-Fi to enjoy your stay in Kyoto.

TorokkoSaga Sta. トロッコ嵯峨

Tenryuji Temple天龍寺

Tenryuji Temple天龍寺

K L11

How to enjoy a ryokan (Japanese style hotel)

where you can touch the essence of Japanese hospitality culture

When you visit Japan, we recommend staying at a ryokan

where you can experience real Japanese hospitality

culture. By following several rules, you can have a peace-

ful and comfortable stay.

Column

Large public baths are familiar to Japanese

people as places to relax. If you observe the

etiquette that allows many people to take a

bath comfortably, you can enjoy the bath

without having to worry. You cannot take a

bath in your bathing suit. Take off all of your

clothes in the changing room. Wash your

body before getting into the bath. Do not

soak your towel in the bathtub and tie up

your hair if you have long hair.

How to get into a hot spring or large public bath

T h e Yukat a is a c asual t y p e of kim on o.

Because wearing a Yukata is an opportunity

to experience dressing in a kimono casually,

we encourage you to try it. You cannot use a

Yukata as a towel so please dry your body

thoroughly after taking a bath before putting

it on. If you wear a Yukata neatly, walking

around the ryokan in your Yukata is allowed.

Yukata can open easily, so please refrain from

walking around taking big strides.

Let's wear a Yukata.

What makes a Japanese-type house unique is

its tatami matting. It is said that the unique

aroma of the soft rushes has an aromatherapy

effect, and you can feel relaxed as though you

were walking in the forest. Tatami mats are soft

and springy, and excellent for heat insulation

and heat retention. On the other hand, tatami

mats can be easily damaged, so dragging your

wheeled suitcase and entering a tatami room

with your shoes on are strictly prohibited.

Tatami culture

Chopsticks are indispensable for dining in

Japan. You pinch food together with the two

sticks and bring it to your mouth. You need to

get the knack of using chopsticks, but why

don't you give it a try? In Japan, people hold a

rice bowl and soup bowl in their hands when

eating. Conversation at the table is allowed,

but do not talk with your mouth full. Try to eat

everything with nothing left over.

How to enjoy a meal

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Night-time Exploration in GionGion is a popular tourist spot where you can feel the history. Let's join this walking tour with an English-speaking tour guide.

TOURINFORMATION

Gion Walking with an Interpreter-guide

In the first half of the tour, the group will walk

around the north side of Gionmachi. On the north

side, there is Gion Shinbashi, which is designated as

an important preservation district of historic build-

ings, and you can enjoy the historical landscape.

While walking around this area, the guide will intro-

duce the ABCs of the traditional entertainment

quar ters such as the dif ferences in roles and

appearances between geiko and maiko, the roles of

the ochaya (teahouse) and the okiya (geiko house),

the detail of a performance in an ochaya, and the

daily life of a maiko.

View historical landscapes depicted in many novels and films such as Gion Shinbashi.

In the second half of the tour, the group will walk

around the south side of Gion. On Shijo-dori, which

divides the city into north and south, there are

many shops such as souvenir shops, hair ornament

shops for maiko, and sweets shops that maiko visit.

If you step into a side street from the busy street of

Hanamikoji, you can enjoy a very different and

relaxed atmosphere. This area has many remodeled

restaurants based on ochaya and machiya build-

ings, and you may able to see maiko on their way to

a banquet.

Gion district that represents Japan now as they did in the past. Even the back streets are full of attractions.

Course: In front of Kitaza - Tatsumibashi - Hanamikoji - Gion Kobu KaburenjoPeriod: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of each week from April 2015 through March 2016However, closed on Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3).Time: 18:00 to 19:40 (Reception opens at 17:30)However, 17:00 to 18:40 (Reception opens at 16:30) from December through February.Fee: ¥1,000/person (Cash only, insurance not included)Tour time: Approximately 100 minutesMeeting place: In front of Kitaza, Gion (Finish: In front of Gion Kobu Kaburenjo)TEL: 075-752-7070 (Kyoto City Tourism Association)Website: http://www.waraido.com* The tour will be conducted in English only. * Be very careful when walking on streets with heavy traffic and streets with steps.Before participating in the tour, understand and agree that we cannot compensate for injuries or accidents.* No appointments are necessary, but if you want to join the tour with a group, please contact us at [email protected].

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Featured Events from Autumn to the Beginning of WinterIn Kyoto, from autumn through to the beginning of winter 2015, for a limited time events and exhibitions where you can experience the arts will be held. Take this opportunity to visit Kyoto.

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Rinpa collectively refers to a group of artists that emerged in the Edo period, including Sōtatsu Tawaraya and Kōrin Ogata, who feature a decorative touch. This exhibition is an unparalleled opportunity in which Rinpa artworks are assembled in Kyoto, the birthplace of Rinpa.

KYOTO NATIONAL MUSEUM

RINPA:The Aesthetics of the CapitalSpecial Exhibitions

Venue: Kyoto National Museum, Heisei Chishinkan WingAddress: 527 Chaya-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan 605-0931Exhibition hours: 9:30 to 18:00 (Entrance closes at 17:30) *However, the hours are extended to 20:00 on Fridays during the exhibition period. (Entrance closes at 19:30)Admission fee: Adult: ¥1,500, College student: ¥1,200, High school student: ¥900, Junior high school student or younger: Free TEL: 075-525-2473 (Telephone service) URL: (KYOTO NATIONAL MUSEUM) http://www.kyohaku.go.jp/eng/ , (RINPA) http://rinpa.exhn.jp/

Saturday, October 10, 2015 - Monday (national holiday), November 23, 2015

Wind God and Thunder God, By Tawaraya Sōtatsu [Kennin-ji Temple, Kyoto]

The Saga-Arashiyama area, which is famous for Togetsukyo Bridge and bamboo- forest walkways, will be decorated with paper-covered lanterns and big flower arrangements. Togetsukyo Bridge will be illuminated and appear as if it were floating.

Kyoto Arashiyama Hanatouro 2015

Lighting time: 17:00 to 20:30 (No postponement for rain) Venue: Saga-Arashiyama area, KyotoMain contents of the event: (1) ROHM Co. produces "Light and Blossoms Pathway." (2) Entire Togetsukyo Bridge area illuminated(3) All bamboo forest walkways illuminatedTEL: 075-212-8173 (Kyoto Hanatouro Promotion Council Secretariat/10:00 to 18:00 on weekdays)URL: http://www.hanatouro.jp/e/arashiyama/index.html

Friday, December 11, 2015 - Sunday December 20, 2015

"Nijo-jo Matsuri" is an event held at the UNESCO world heritage site Nijo-jo Castle. There will be a "Nijo-jo Castle Quiz Rally", and if you guess the answers to the quiz correctly, you may win a special prize by lottery. Also, on Sunday, Novem-ber 15, a "Samurai sword dance" show will be performed, in which the performers dance using Japanese swords and fans. You can enjoy the experience of the sword dance and samurai culture with an English explanation.

Nijo-jo Matsuri

Public transportation: City bus 9, 12, 50, 101, and Subway Tozai Line, get off at "Nijojo Mae"Admission reception time: 8:45 to 16:00 (Closed at 17:00) Closed on Tue. in Dec.Admission fee: Adult: ¥600 Junior high school/high school student: ¥350 Elementary school student: ¥200TEL: 075-841-0096

Saturday, October 17, 2015 - Monday, December 14, 2015

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Publisher: Kyoto City Tourism Association*The contents are as of March 2015, and are subject to change.*Please note that the prices stated here are including tax inprincipal, but there may be changes.*For some restaurants, except for the stated fee, there may bean additional service fee charged.https://www.kyokanko.or.jp/

Useful Information Website for the Kyoto SightseeingBus and Train Veteran—Arukumachi KYOTO Route Plannner—http://www.arukumachikyoto.jp/index.php?lang=en

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