Guide for Kyoto - Ichimatsu-an
観光 - Sightseeing
Kyoto's Imperial Palace used to be the residence of Japan's Imperial Family.
The Kyoto Imperial Park, which surround the palace, is a great place to have a relaxing time. Open all day long, locals like to come to run, walk or just sit on a bench and read a book.
Distance: 10 minutes' walk
Entrance fee: free
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Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 KyōtogyoenKyoto's Imperial Palace used to be the residence of Japan's Imperial Family.
The Kyoto Imperial Park, which surround the palace, is a great place to have a relaxing time. Open all day long, locals like to come to run, walk or just sit on a bench and read a book.
Distance: 10 minutes' walk
Entrance fee: free
Pontocho Alley is surrounded by beautiful traditional houses and is especially beautiful at night when all the lantern light up the street. You can find restaurants serving Kyoto specialty, the Kaiseki cuisine. To be able to eat in those restaurants you need to reserve in advance.
Distance:
- By foot: 17 minutes
- By bus: 13 minutes - bus n.4, 5, 205, 3 or 32 - 230JPY
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Pontocho Area
Kashiwayacho Nakagyo WardPontocho Alley is surrounded by beautiful traditional houses and is especially beautiful at night when all the lantern light up the street. You can find restaurants serving Kyoto specialty, the Kaiseki cuisine. To be able to eat in those restaurants you need to reserve in advance.
Distance:
- By foot: 17 minutes
- By bus: 13 minutes - bus n.4, 5, 205, 3 or 32 - 230JPY
Nijo Castle is one of the most famous spots in Kyoto. The castle was designated as a UNESCO world heritage site. In spring, you can enjoy the cherry blossom in the garden.
Distance
- By foot: 20 minutes
- By bus: 11 minutes - bus n.15, 63 or 66 - 230JPY
Entrance fee
- Adultes: 620JPY
- Junior High-High School students: 350JPY
- Children: 200JPY
Opening hours: 8:45~16:00
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Nijo Castle
541 NijōjōchōNijo Castle is one of the most famous spots in Kyoto. The castle was designated as a UNESCO world heritage site. In spring, you can enjoy the cherry blossom in the garden.
Distance
- By foot: 20 minutes
- By bus: 11 minutes - bus n.15, 63 or 66 - 230JPY
Entrance fee
- Adultes: 620JPY
- Junior High-High School students: 350JPY
- Children: 200JPY
Opening hours: 8:45~16:00
Heian Jingu Shrine is a must-see destination of Kyoto! The garden is of an outstanding beauty.
Distance
- By foot: 24 minutes
- By bus: 18 minutes, bus n.32 - Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Bus Stop -> Higashiyama Nijo Okazaki Koenguchi - 230JPY
Entrance fee
- Heian Shrine: Free
- Heian Shrine Garden: 600JPY
Opening hours
- Heian Shrine: every day, 6:00~17:30
- Heian Shrine Garden: every day, 8:30~17:00
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Heian Shrine
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo WardHeian Jingu Shrine is a must-see destination of Kyoto! The garden is of an outstanding beauty.
Distance
- By foot: 24 minutes
- By bus: 18 minutes, bus n.32 - Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Bus Stop -> Higashiyama Nijo Okazaki Koenguchi - 230JPY
Entrance fee
- Heian Shrine: Free
- Heian Shrine Garden: 600JPY
Opening hours
- Heian Shrine: every day, 6:00~17:30
- Heian Shrine Garden: every day, 8:30~17:00
Kyoto Manga Museum is a good place for manga lovers. You can read manga (mainly in Japanese) all day long!
Distance: 7 minutes' walk
Entrance fee:
- Adults: 800JPY
- Junion High-High School students: 300JPY
- Children: 100JPY
Opening hours: 10:00~18:00 (closed on Wednesday)
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Museo Internacional de Manga de Kyoto
452 KinbukichōKyoto Manga Museum is a good place for manga lovers. You can read manga (mainly in Japanese) all day long!
Distance: 7 minutes' walk
Entrance fee:
- Adults: 800JPY
- Junion High-High School students: 300JPY
- Children: 100JPY
Opening hours: 10:00~18:00 (closed on Wednesday)
Gion is an outstanding district where you can meet the beautiful Maiko and Geiko.
Distance
- By Foot: 22 minutes
- By bus: 18 minutes - bus n.15, 51, 63, 65 or 66 - 230JPY
Gion Cho
89 SueyoshichōGion is an outstanding district where you can meet the beautiful Maiko and Geiko.
Distance
- By Foot: 22 minutes
- By bus: 18 minutes - bus n.15, 51, 63, 65 or 66 - 230JPY
Shirakawa Street is one of the most beautiful streets in Kyoto. The traditional houses alongside Shirakawa River offer a breathtaking view.
Distance
- By foot: 20 minutes
- By bus: 15 minutes - bus n.15, 51, 63, 65 or 66 - 230JPY
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Gion Shirakawa
Sueyoshicho Higashiyama WardShirakawa Street is one of the most beautiful streets in Kyoto. The traditional houses alongside Shirakawa River offer a breathtaking view.
Distance
- By foot: 20 minutes
- By bus: 15 minutes - bus n.15, 51, 63, 65 or 66 - 230JPY
Kinkakuji Temple, also called the Golden Pavilion is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Kyoto. A must-see destination! Especially beautiful in fall.
Distance: 30 minutes by bus - bus n.204 - 230JPY
Entrance fee:
- Adults: 400JPY
- Children: 300JPY
Opening hours: 9:00~17:00
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Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōKinkakuji Temple, also called the Golden Pavilion is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Kyoto. A must-see destination! Especially beautiful in fall.
Distance: 30 minutes by bus - bus n.204 - 230JPY
Entrance fee:
- Adults: 400JPY
- Children: 300JPY
Opening hours: 9:00~17:00
ショッピング - Shopping
Nishiki Market is a good place to buy and eat local foods.
Distance: 10 minutes' walk
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Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardNishiki Market is a good place to buy and eat local foods.
Distance: 10 minutes' walk
Kyoto Handicraft Center sells traditional craft products. The center offers also some experiences such as meeting Maiko and craft workshops. Kyoto Handicraft Center is ideal to find high-quality souvenirs!
Distance
- By foot: 25 minutes
- By bus: 16 minutes - bus n.93, 202 or 204 - 230JPY
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Kyoto Handicraft Centre
聖護院円頓美町-17 左京区Kyoto Handicraft Center sells traditional craft products. The center offers also some experiences such as meeting Maiko and craft workshops. Kyoto Handicraft Center is ideal to find high-quality souvenirs!
Distance
- By foot: 25 minutes
- By bus: 16 minutes - bus n.93, 202 or 204 - 230JPY
Department store.
Distance: 13 minutes' walk
Opening hours: 10:00~20:00
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Daimaru Kyoto
立売西町-79 下京区Department store.
Distance: 13 minutes' walk
Opening hours: 10:00~20:00
Ippodo sells high-quality tea.
Distance: 6 minutes' walk
Opening hours: 9:00~18:00
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Ion Mall Kyoto Gojo Bus Stop station
Saiinoiwakechō Ukyo WardIppodo sells high-quality tea.
Distance: 6 minutes' walk
Opening hours: 9:00~18:00
コンビニ/スーパーマーケット － Convenience store/Supermarket
FamilyMart
虎石町-39 中京区Convenience store, open 24/7.
Distance: 2 minutes' walk
Toraishichō, ５２−１
Supermarket, open 24/7.
Distance: 3 minutes' walk
グルメシーン - Restaurant/Cafe/Bakery
Japanese BBQ restaurant.
Distance: 1-minute walk
Opening hours: 17:00~24:00
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Yakiniku Dining Kinoe
34-1 TōjijichōJapanese BBQ restaurant.
Distance: 1-minute walk
Opening hours: 17:00~24:00
Grandir Oike
480-2 KamihonnōjimaechōGrandir is a popular bakery.
Distance: 3 minutes' walk
Opening hours: 8:00~19:00
Takakura Nijo is a ramen restaurant.
Distance: 5 minutes' walk
Opening hours: 11:00~15:00, 18:00~22:00
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Takakura Nijo Ramen
64-1 KannonchōTakakura Nijo is a ramen restaurant.
Distance: 5 minutes' walk
Opening hours: 11:00~15:00, 18:00~22:00
京都 鮨 やまざき
604 TachibanachōSushi restaurant.
Distance: 2 minutes' walk
Opening hours: 17:30~22:00, closed on Monday
銭湯 - Public bathhouse
Experiencing sento (Japanese public bath) can be a good to enjoy and discover Japanese culture.
This public bathhouse offers various types of bath such as jet bath, electric bath, cold water bath, sauna...
Distance: 2 minutes' walk
Opening hours: 15:00~24:00, closed on Sunday
Price:
- Adults: 450JPY
- Junior-High students: 150JPY
- Children: 60JPY
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Tama-no-yu
401 KameyachōExperiencing sento (Japanese public bath) can be a good to enjoy and discover Japanese culture.
This public bathhouse offers various types of bath such as jet bath, electric bath, cold water bath, sauna...
Distance: 2 minutes' walk
Opening hours: 15:00~24:00, closed on Sunday
Price:
- Adults: 450JPY
- Junior-High students: 150JPY
- Children: 60JPY