Location: Shimogyo-ku
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The shrines and temples of Kyoto offer a rare link between modern life in the city and its very ancient past. The Shimogamo Shrine dates to the 6th century and seems suspended in time, its serenity and spiritual power still palpable. Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, then see the life-sized Thousand Armed Kannon statues of Sanjūsangen-dō. Enjoy traditional geisha performances, then savor a tranquil meal at a restaurant overlooking the Kamo River.
Restaurants in Kyoto
1. Kyoto Denim
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Kyoto Denim utilizes traditional kimono dying techniques to create handmade jeans decorated with unique patterns, as well as other denim products such as handmade stuffed animals.
Reviewed By Skywalker0606 - Singapore, Singapore
Interesting concept shop, focus on kyoto denim. Many hand crafted designs in the shop, and it comes at a price! Shop keeper is friendly and kind.
2. Ninja Dojo and Store
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 641 reviews
Ninja hands-on training in english and ninja items store in down town Kyoto. Original and unique training which ninja actually used to train in the distant past. You can learn ninja arts, techniques, wisdom, spirits and survival skill. Experience authentic, traditional, historical, educational and cultural ninja training with ninja clothes, ninja meditation, ninja walking ,shuriken(ninja stars), ninja sword, kunai(dagger) and other ninja weapons. We provide two level of lessons. Entry level (1-hour lesson / 8,500 JPY per person) is basic ninja training. Elementary level (2-hour lesson / 12,500 JPY per person) is based on the entry level lesson and additional 5 more techniques. Ninja training is good for Group, Couple, Solo, Kids, Family, Activity, Martial arts, Workout, Exercise, City, Indoor, Rain and All seasons. At the store like a museum there are various ninja arms, tools, clothes and items that you couldn't find at other places. Feel the ninja spirit!
Reviewed By MaryH804
This was recommended by our travel company and I am so glad we booked it. It was an awesome experience for our family of 5. Kids ages 5, 8 and 11 all loved it. From the ninja outfits, the excellent instructor ( a woman- love my daughters and son getting great female role models) through a nice variety of information about ninjas from weapons and stealth walking, the hand movements regarding strength and the willingness to take as many photos as we wanted. It didn’t feel rushed or touristy at all. It was such a nice change from temples and shopping. Thank you for a great memory. The only negative- not having a T-shirt in my sons size!!
3. Kimono Atelier Akane
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Kimono atelier Akané is a kimono shop on the third floor of the Ninja Dojo and Store between the streets Karasuma and Bukkoji in central Kyoto. In addition to the owner who is proficient in three languages, (English, French and Japanese), dressers and hair and makeup artists who are also fluent in foreign languages will respond to each customer while introducing their knowledge about kimono and Japanese culture. The attached antique kimono sales shop has products in three price ranges of 5500 yen, 8800 yen, 11000 yen (including tax), and customers can enjoy shopping at a clear price. * Avairable in French, English and Japanese
4. Kyoto Kimono Rental Sakura
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 128 reviews
Our shop is kimono rental shop. And we also provide antique kimono, yukata and obi(kimono amd yukata belt). You can choose your favorite one. There are both kimono and yukata of female and male. There are yukata of children, but there are a few kinds. You can drink coffee and green tea, and eat candy or snack in our shop. You can take a break in our shop. Please enjoy shightseeing in Kyoto.
Reviewed By tamaramarkiefka - Oftringen, Switzerland
I bought a Kimono and a Yukata there. And i got the best help from Yuka for choosing a Kimono and Yukata ???? She also helped me how to wear a Kimono/Yukata and a Obi. Thank you so much ????
5. Hayakawa Hamonoten
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Shawnsonvacation
A must for your japan trip. We went there and bought 5 knives 3 for me and 2 for a good friend back in the USA I just can’t wait to get home and cut up a tomato ????. They are really friendly and helpful to tell you about what kinds of knives to buy. Steel carbon and stainless they have all kinds. Great prices from the other stores I checked out they seemed to be higher. A great line of scissors and stones. They only take cash ????but there’s and exchange a block away and they will give you a cute little map ???? to get their. The best part about my new knife set is they engraved my name in it. How amazing to own a personal set of hand forged custom knives ???? with your name on it. I am sure I will be back again. ????????
6. Fuuka-Kimono
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 74 reviews
Fuuka-Kimono is a Kyoto-based manufacturer of high-quality kimono, yukata, and jinbei, all made of washable polyester and available in many patterns for rent or to buy at reasonable prices.
7. Takezasado
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Takezasado is a woodblock printing workshop and a gallery shop in Kyoto since 1891. You can see and touch our original products, woodblock prints, Ukiyo-e, and woodblock print’s technical materials and tools. Besides, we provide some special workshops at our studio like Experience Workshop of woodblock prints and Demonstration of Hokusai's Ukiyo-e printing processes.
8. Ibuki Shimpachi Shoten
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Founded in 1624 - 1645. Officially recognized by Kyoto Prefectue as an ancient store. This long-established Buddhist store located at Monzenmachi, nearby the World Heritage site Nishi-Hongwanji temple, has over 370 years of history. Our store sells a wide
9. Kyoto Station Building
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,254 reviews
Kyoto Station Building is a train station and popular tourist spot, with a department store, The Cube selling souvenirs and fashion, Asty Road and Asty Square shopping areas, a mall, and restaurants.
Reviewed By NeilandRyoko - Greater Adelaide, Australia
A hugely impressive small city built around a large railway station, completely enveloping it. Amazing modern architecture of impressive scale and design, with a roof top garden 11 stories up, with views across the city and nearby Kyoto Tower. So many shops and cafes restaurants bakeries etc. even 5 star hotels, you could happily just spend many days here exploring and enjoying.
