Food Scene
This noodle shop only has 5 things on the menu, but all of them are worth it. Get the "tantan men" (Chinese-style spicy/sweet noodles in a sesame broth) and cabbage fried rice. Oh, and expect to wait.
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Tantan
壬生花井町 中京区This noodle shop only has 5 things on the menu, but all of them are worth it. Get the "tantan men" (Chinese-style spicy/sweet noodles in a sesame broth) and cabbage fried rice. Oh, and expect to wait.
This place is a must. Excellent Kyoto-style ramen (VERY thick soup). Perfect for a late meal after returning from sightseeing, as it's ONLY open nightly from 9pm-12am. Order the "kotteri ramen".
ラーメン ガッツン 四条大宮店
This place is a must. Excellent Kyoto-style ramen (VERY thick soup). Perfect for a late meal after returning from sightseeing, as it's ONLY open nightly from 9pm-12am. Order the "kotteri ramen".
A tiny local "Izakaya" that serves mostly "kushi katsu" or deep fried stuff on sticks. Fried beef, pork, or any variety of veggies served with a communal bucket of sauce. Remember, no double dipping!
Dobodukeya
1 MibutakahichōA tiny local "Izakaya" that serves mostly "kushi katsu" or deep fried stuff on sticks. Fried beef, pork, or any variety of veggies served with a communal bucket of sauce. Remember, no double dipping!
Delicious sushi place with a friendly chef and mid-tier prices. Oddly enough they also serve American-style sushi rolls such as the "Obama-roll" and the "Nixon-roll". Seriously!
ファミリーすし にぎりいっちょ!
16 MibumatsubarachōDelicious sushi place with a friendly chef and mid-tier prices. Oddly enough they also serve American-style sushi rolls such as the "Obama-roll" and the "Nixon-roll". Seriously!
Essentials
Our neighborhood supermarket. Great prices, especially on the store-brand "Aeon" products. Open 24/7 365.
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Gourmet City Shijo Omiya
73-1 MibukayōgoshochōOur neighborhood supermarket. Great prices, especially on the store-brand "Aeon" products. Open 24/7 365.
Here you'll find dozens of excellent cafes, restaurants, and shops as yet undiscovered by the tourist hordes. The bento at Meat Shop Hiro on the western end of the arcade is a must.
Meat Shop Hiro
2-10 MibushujakuchōHere you'll find dozens of excellent cafes, restaurants, and shops as yet undiscovered by the tourist hordes. The bento at Meat Shop Hiro on the western end of the arcade is a must.
Everything Else
Kyoto's largest onsen/ super sento / public bath. Relax in the many baths and saunas, get a massage, lunch, even a haircut for only ¥800/day entrance fee. Sex segregated, bathing suits prohibited.
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Hanano Yu
15-3 MibumatsubarachōKyoto's largest onsen/ super sento / public bath. Relax in the many baths and saunas, get a massage, lunch, even a haircut for only ¥800/day entrance fee. Sex segregated, bathing suits prohibited.
Kyoto's fish market is just a few blocks from the house and open to the public. Come early (5am) to see the tuna auction and sample the goods at one of the many nearby sushi restaurants.
京都市中央卸売市場水産棟鮮魚部
Sujakubunkicho Shimogyo WardKyoto's fish market is just a few blocks from the house and open to the public. Come early (5am) to see the tuna auction and sample the goods at one of the many nearby sushi restaurants.
A 20-30 minute walk will take you to Nijo Castle, 1 of only 2 castles in the city. Built to be the Kyoto home of the shogun, It boasts beautiful gardens that host many special events through the year.
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Il-Kastell Nijo
541 NijōjōchōA 20-30 minute walk will take you to Nijo Castle, 1 of only 2 castles in the city. Built to be the Kyoto home of the shogun, It boasts beautiful gardens that host many special events through the year.
Sightseeing
One of Kyoto's older Buddhist temples, dating back to the 8th century. Worth a visit while exploring the neighborhood. In October, April-May, and February they hold traditional "Kyogen" plays.
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Mibudera Nursery
31 MibunaginomiyachōOne of Kyoto's older Buddhist temples, dating back to the 8th century. Worth a visit while exploring the neighborhood. In October, April-May, and February they hold traditional "Kyogen" plays.
Parks & Nature
A massive park with some truly beautiful gardens and Kyoto's Steam Locomotive Museum.
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Umekoji Park
56-3 KankijichōA massive park with some truly beautiful gardens and Kyoto's Steam Locomotive Museum.