Category: Recommendations

• Sasaya Iori: Established in 1716, Sasaya Iori is a renowned Kyoto confectionery shop celebrated for its traditional Japanese sweets, or wagashi. Their signature dorayaki, a unique rolled confection wrapped …

*** Note: The legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old. Serving or supplying anyone under the age of 20 with alcohol, under any circumstances, is strictly forbidden and …

• Kurama Onsen/Kurama Hot Spring: (*Had it’s grand reopening on November 1st 2024) Is a serene hot spring retreat nestled in the tranquil mountains of Kurama, just outside central Kyoto. …

• Kyoto Kimono Rental Wargo Gion Shijo Store: Conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station. This prime location offers easy access to popular photo spots such as …

• Kyoto Ceramic Center: Is a prominent facility dedicated to showcasing and promoting Kyoto’s rich ceramic traditions, particularly Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki pottery. Located at the entrance of Gojozaka Street in …

*** Note: The legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old. Serving or supplying anyone under the age of 20 with alcohol, under any circumstances, is strictly forbidden and a heavily …

• Gion Tsujiri Main Store: Established in 1860, is a renowned tea shop in Kyoto specializing in premium Uji matcha. It offers a wide range of tea products, traditional tea …

• JIKKO Kyoto Pontocho: Is a distinguished Japanese knife store located in Kyoto’s historic Pontocho Alley. Established in 1901, JIKKO specializes in handcrafted Sakai knives, renowned for their exceptional quality …

• Kyoto Takashimaya: A prestigious department store located at the intersection of Shijo and Kawaramachi streets in downtown Kyoto. Established in 1831, it has evolved from a kimono and cotton …

• Kyoto International Manga Museum: A unique cultural institution located in Kyoto, Japan, dedicated to the art and history of manga. Housed in a renovated former elementary school, the museum …