Guidebook for Kita-ku, Kyōto-shi
Sightseeing
One of Kyoto's most iconic spots. Bath in a thousand years of history and tradition.
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Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 KyōtogyoenOne of Kyoto's most iconic spots. Bath in a thousand years of history and tradition.
Nijo Castle is a great place to see the cherry blossoms at night or you can just jog around the outside of the castle like a local.
a short ride on the no. 9 bus from our place.
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Kasteel Nijo
541 NijōjōchōNijo Castle is a great place to see the cherry blossoms at night or you can just jog around the outside of the castle like a local.
a short ride on the no. 9 bus from our place.
Food Scene
mumokuteki cafe&foods Kyoto
261 ShikibuchōBest Vegetarian food in central Kyoto.
Sole Cafe is the best value pasta in Kyoto (possibly Japan)! Pastas change each day, but there is almost always a vegetarian option or two. The normal size is fine and for an extra 100 yen you can get a meal almost too big for me (a 6'4" kiwi guy) to eat. Try the yogurt milkshakes.
SOLE CAFE
10-16 Murasakino HigashirendainochōSole Cafe is the best value pasta in Kyoto (possibly Japan)! Pastas change each day, but there is almost always a vegetarian option or two. The normal size is fine and for an extra 100 yen you can get a meal almost too big for me (a 6'4" kiwi guy) to eat. Try the yogurt milkshakes.
Great place for a vegetarian or vegan meal at good price.
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Vegans cafe and restaurant
Great place for a vegetarian or vegan meal at good price.
BIG DIPPER 【ビッグディッパー】
24-1 Murasakino SendōchōGreat place for a late night feed!
Probably the best bakery in Kyoto.
French style with seats and... Illy's coffee!!!
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ル・プチメック御池 Le Petit Mec Oike
Shimomyōkakujichō Nakagyo WardProbably the best bakery in Kyoto.
French style with seats and... Illy's coffee!!!
Authentic French Cuisine.
Great place for a date after a walk along the river or just a glass of wine.
Bistro des Deux Garcons
下鴨上川原町-3 左京区Authentic French Cuisine.
Great place for a date after a walk along the river or just a glass of wine.
ちゃばな 北大路堀川店
25-5 Murasakino ShimotoridachōGreat Okonomiyaki Just down the road! and open late.
Traditional Kyoto style restaurant just like Gion, but with a much more affordable price tag!
Utakata
53 Shichiku NishimomonomotochōTraditional Kyoto style restaurant just like Gion, but with a much more affordable price tag!
03 slow cafe
33-2 Shichiku NishimomonomotochōGreat place for a pasta meal just minutes away.
CAFE DU MON
44 Murasakino ShimomonzenchōGreat place to relax after a visit to Daitokuji temple.
Kouroan
17-1 Murasakino DaitokujichōTraditional Japanese green tea in the grounds of Daitokuji temple.
Traditional Japanese vegetarian Buddhist restaurant. Not the cheapest vegetarian meal in Kyoto, but possibly the most authentic.
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Izusen
紫野大徳寺町-4 北区Traditional Japanese vegetarian Buddhist restaurant. Not the cheapest vegetarian meal in Kyoto, but possibly the most authentic.
Sushi is one of Japan's most iconic foods, but is often a rather expensive experience. SushiTaro is one of the best "kaitenzushi" (family-friendly) sushi shops in Kyoto.
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にぎり長次郎 北山紫竹店
47-2 Shichiku Nishinoyama HigashichōSushi is one of Japan's most iconic foods, but is often a rather expensive experience. SushiTaro is one of the best "kaitenzushi" (family-friendly) sushi shops in Kyoto.
A great place for a pizza or cake after walking through the gardens or along romantic Kitayama Avenue.
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IN THE GREEN
Shimogamo Hangichō Sakyo WardA great place for a pizza or cake after walking through the gardens or along romantic Kitayama Avenue.
Visit Gion and enjoy a delicious meal without the crazy price tag.
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RIGOLETTO SMOKE GRILL & BAR
570-192 Gionmachi MinamigawaVisit Gion and enjoy a delicious meal without the crazy price tag.
粉屋珈琲
48-1 Shichiku NishitakanawachōArts & Culture
Enjoy a quite walk and free green tea at one of Japan's most famous zen temples.
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Daitoku-ji
53 Murasakino DaitokujichōEnjoy a quite walk and free green tea at one of Japan's most famous zen temples.
Imamiya-schrijn
紫野今宮町-21 北区Catch the late season cherry blossoms in one of Kyoto's most iconic temples.
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Sanzen-in Temple
540 ŌhararaikōinchōCatch the late season cherry blossoms in one of Kyoto's most iconic temples.
Getting Around
just 13 minutes walk away is Kitaoji subway station and shopping mall.
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Kita-Oji Station
Koyamakitakamifusachō Kita Wardjust 13 minutes walk away is Kitaoji subway station and shopping mall.
Only 3 minutes walk away, Higashitakanawa-cho bus stop gives you direct access to Kyoto station and through Kitaoji bus terminal all of Kyoto.
HIGASHITAKANAWACHO station
Shichiku Higashimomonomotochō Kita WardOnly 3 minutes walk away, Higashitakanawa-cho bus stop gives you direct access to Kyoto station and through Kitaoji bus terminal all of Kyoto.
Parks & Nature
Kyoto Botanical Gardens are a great place to visit in any season, but are outstanding in spring or fall!
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Kyoto Botanical Garden
Shimogamo Hangichō Sakyo WardKyoto Botanical Gardens are a great place to visit in any season, but are outstanding in spring or fall!
Great place for a quite walk or picnic (of course they have cherry trees!).
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Takara-ga-ike Park
Kamitakano Nagaredachō Sakyo WardGreat place for a quite walk or picnic (of course they have cherry trees!).
One of the loveliest places for a walk or picnic, Kamogawa river is lined with cherry trees.
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鴨川
One of the loveliest places for a walk or picnic, Kamogawa river is lined with cherry trees.
Essentials
Kamitomo
8 Shichiku NishitakanawachōVery local supermarket.