Yasaka Pagoda is a historic five-story pagoda in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district. Surrounded by traditional architecture and charming streets, it is one of the city’s most[…]

Nene-no-Michi is a charming stone-paved lane in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district, named after Nene, the wife of the legendary samurai leader Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Lined with traditional[…]

Hanamikoji Street is the most famous street in Kyoto’s historic Gion district and the heart of the city’s traditional geisha culture. Lined with beautifully preserved[…]

Gion Shirakawa is one of Kyoto’s most picturesque and historic areas, known for its traditional wooden machiya houses, stone-paved streets, and the gentle flow of[…]

• Ganko Sanjo Honten: Reasonably priced restaurant, with a cosy atmosphere inside, serving all things Japanese cuisine. Sushi, Seafood, Tempura, BBQ meat, Sukiyaki, Nabe, and[…]

• Issen Yoshoku: Reasonably priced local family run “Okonomiyaki” restaurant located a minutes walk away from exit 7 of “Gion Shijo Station”. Warm, friendly, and[…]

• Yakiniku Gokyo Pontocho Bettei: High end luxury restaurant serving the world famous “Kobe Beef”. Renowned for it’s tenderness, melt in the mouth texture, and[…]

****** Please note, that as most of the Japanese ramen dishes use a pork based broth, it is unsuitable for Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, and Kosher[…]

• Chao Chao Sanjo Kiyamachi: A popular gyoza restaurant in Kyoto’s Pontocho area, renowned for its diverse selection of dumplings, including unique flavors like cheese[…]

Omakase is a Japanese dining experience that translates to “I leave it up to you.” It refers to a meal where the chef selects and[…]