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All around the greater Kyoto. 🚖Let’s Explore from TGK
My favorite temples and Shrines. and more
Place of worship.
In ancient time (long ago before Kyoto founded) the Clan "Hata"moved from continent(some thinks it's central Asia) and settled down around here. Their rice farming was started.
For them, Mountains themselves around here are object of their worship. This shrine started as a their private worship for rich harvest of their rice farming. so the messenger foxes are holding rice pod in their mouth)
If you seek the real atmosphere that japanese shintoism has, You should visit this the world famous shinto shrine complex just before sunrise or sunset.
In the dark, mysterious statues are under small lightings and the deities seem to accept all wishes from people.
then you will feel the thousands gates like a path to the another world.
The subway and Keihan line can bring you there
but You can also use Taxi cab to there from TGK
It takes about 2,000JPY and 20 min
1229 現地メンバーのおすすめ
伏見稲荷大社
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōIn ancient time (long ago before Kyoto founded) the Clan "Hata"moved from continent(some thinks it's central Asia) and settled down around here. Their rice farming was started.
For them, Mountains themselves around here are object of their worship. This shrine started as a their private worship for rich harvest of their rice farming. so the messenger foxes are holding rice pod in their mouth)
If you seek the real atmosphere that japanese shintoism has, You should visit this the world famous shinto shrine complex just before sunrise or sunset.
In the dark, mysterious statues are under small lightings and the deities seem to accept all wishes from people.
then you will feel the thousands gates like a path to the another world.
The subway and Keihan line can bring you there
but You can also use Taxi cab to there from TGK
It takes about 2,000JPY and 20 min
In deep northern mountain of Kyoto.
A Special shrine that rules the original source of The water runs down to Kyoto people.
貴船神社
In deep northern mountain of Kyoto.
A Special shrine that rules the original source of The water runs down to Kyoto people.
This shrine was originally built as a pavilion to show what the original palace of Emperors in Kyoto was like.
To celebrate 1100th year from Foundation of this city. It was a part of The first Expo in Japan.
So This shrine is a smaller model of ancient Emperor’s palace.
Now it turned into a shrine and is dedicated to the 50th Emperor “Kanmu” the Founder of Kyoto.
544 現地メンバーのおすすめ
平安神宮
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo WardThis shrine was originally built as a pavilion to show what the original palace of Emperors in Kyoto was like.
To celebrate 1100th year from Foundation of this city. It was a part of The first Expo in Japan.
So This shrine is a smaller model of ancient Emperor’s palace.
Now it turned into a shrine and is dedicated to the 50th Emperor “Kanmu” the Founder of Kyoto.
Officially called "Kamo-mioya-jinja"
The shrine from ancient time before this was built.
Older than this city.
It holds rare primitive woods ward.
Legend says that it was started a shrine for a deity of Kamo clan households. Even imperial family have respected the deity.
Kamo house line had been very important as Onmyoji (officers who manage calendar, prayer and weather control like MAGI in Orient )
The wedding ceremony of my sister was held here : ) best place to wed.
386 現地メンバーのおすすめ
下鴨神社
下鴨泉川町-59 左京区Officially called "Kamo-mioya-jinja"
The shrine from ancient time before this was built.
Older than this city.
It holds rare primitive woods ward.
Legend says that it was started a shrine for a deity of Kamo clan households. Even imperial family have respected the deity.
Kamo house line had been very important as Onmyoji (officers who manage calendar, prayer and weather control like MAGI in Orient )
The wedding ceremony of my sister was held here : ) best place to wed.
The shrine dedicated to the most Famous Onmyoji ( officer who manage calendar, prayer, weather control and evil repel)
He is well known as the best ghost buster among commoners.
This shrine is located where his mansion had been on in Heian era.
173 現地メンバーのおすすめ
晴明神社
Seimeichō Kamigyo WardThe shrine dedicated to the most Famous Onmyoji ( officer who manage calendar, prayer, weather control and evil repel)
He is well known as the best ghost buster among commoners.
This shrine is located where his mansion had been on in Heian era.
worship to the Rock (meteo) from outer space 6500000 years ago ? seriously ?
Special temple that you can feel primitive worship to mountain it self. Famous for Tengu legend ( Demi-human that has super natural power and wise )
58 現地メンバーのおすすめ
鞍馬寺
1074 Kuramahonmachiworship to the Rock (meteo) from outer space 6500000 years ago ? seriously ?
Special temple that you can feel primitive worship to mountain it self. Famous for Tengu legend ( Demi-human that has super natural power and wise )
a temple to express the paradise(Pureland in the west ) on this earthly earth.
the Center of Tea kingdom "Uji" .
232 現地メンバーのおすすめ
平等院
Ujia temple to express the paradise(Pureland in the west ) on this earthly earth.
the Center of Tea kingdom "Uji" .
In the end of Heian era ( Just before the Samurai rulling Era),
Life of commoners had been devastated by drought, Flood, plague and power game of selfish nobles.
the time of tragedy needed salvation, not philosophical study.
Samurai found Zen, commoners found Pureland salvation.
This temple is one of 2 centers of Pureland sect school buddhism.
All people will be salvaged by Great Amitabha's will.
335 現地メンバーのおすすめ
東本願寺
常葉町 下京区In the end of Heian era ( Just before the Samurai rulling Era),
Life of commoners had been devastated by drought, Flood, plague and power game of selfish nobles.
the time of tragedy needed salvation, not philosophical study.
Samurai found Zen, commoners found Pureland salvation.
This temple is one of 2 centers of Pureland sect school buddhism.
All people will be salvaged by Great Amitabha's will.
The founder "Kanmu" set only 2 temples on the city plan.
This is the east one of 2 (west temple had been gone )
Officially called "Kyou-ou-gokokuji"( The temple of protection by Teaching king )
In 823, the 52nd Emperor "Saga" gave this temple to the founder of Shingon sect, "Kukai". since then, this temple have played very important role in Japanese Bhuddhism.
5 stories Pagoda is a symbol of the temple.
553 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Toji
KujōchōThe founder "Kanmu" set only 2 temples on the city plan.
This is the east one of 2 (west temple had been gone )
Officially called "Kyou-ou-gokokuji"( The temple of protection by Teaching king )
In 823, the 52nd Emperor "Saga" gave this temple to the founder of Shingon sect, "Kukai". since then, this temple have played very important role in Japanese Bhuddhism.
5 stories Pagoda is a symbol of the temple.
the legend of the Nintendo started from here.
If your memory of childhood is with Super Mario or Pokemon, definitely you should do a pilgrimage to here.
Nintendo Original Building
the legend of the Nintendo started from here.
If your memory of childhood is with Super Mario or Pokemon, definitely you should do a pilgrimage to here.
Nashinoki Shrine
680 SomedonochōThe best well in Kyoto city is in this shrine.
Goryo-Jinja Shrine (Kamigoryo-Jinja Shrine)
Kamigoryōtatemachi Kamigyo Ward六角堂
248 Dōnomaechō桓武天皇 柏原陵
Drinks & Nightlife
From 19:00 to late night.
My basement at the city center in night time.
Cozy and comfortable cafe-bar located at very convenient place.
It's almost next to the tourist information center, so this place must be helpful for tourists who want to do the night adventure around Gion or the Kiyamaschi.
This tiny building is between a Ramen shop and a chinese restaurant.
you can take the lift to the 4th floor where this hideout is on.
Bar-master Ken is not super-out going but friendly and kind. If you can introduce yourself as a guest of my place, He will not hesitate to give you information and tips about this city.
And sometime, I am here of course.
anaheim_mongolian_montage_hideout
435-3 EbisuchōFrom 19:00 to late night.
My basement at the city center in night time.
Cozy and comfortable cafe-bar located at very convenient place.
It's almost next to the tourist information center, so this place must be helpful for tourists who want to do the night adventure around Gion or the Kiyamaschi.
This tiny building is between a Ramen shop and a chinese restaurant.
you can take the lift to the 4th floor where this hideout is on.
Bar-master Ken is not super-out going but friendly and kind. If you can introduce yourself as a guest of my place, He will not hesitate to give you information and tips about this city.
And sometime, I am here of course.
WORLD KYOTO
97 ShinchōCLUB METRO
82 ShimotsutsumichōThe ground zero of Kyoto club culture.
Live House takutaku
139-4 SujiyachōLive house
Live House Toga Toga
613 TeianmaenochōLive house
Shopping
Huge shopping complex of Home electronics and more in the front of Kyoto station.
323 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Kyoto
590-2 HigashishiokōjichōHuge shopping complex of Home electronics and more in the front of Kyoto station.
Takashimaya department store.
The founder started his business of cotton textile and second hand kimono in Kyoto,1831. His talent and his successors made a small shop that huge department store company that conquered Japanese retail business.
The shopping bag of the "Takashimaya red Rose" has been a proof of wealth for people ( at least Kyoto people.)
Not reasonable, but their selection is very trustworthy.
221 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Takashimaya Kyoto Store
真町-52 下京区 Takashimaya department store.
The founder started his business of cotton textile and second hand kimono in Kyoto,1831. His talent and his successors made a small shop that huge department store company that conquered Japanese retail business.
The shopping bag of the "Takashimaya red Rose" has been a proof of wealth for people ( at least Kyoto people.)
Not reasonable, but their selection is very trustworthy.
Shopping complex features cultural stuffs and art gallery.
Especially DNP( Dai-nippon-insatsu) gallery is my favorite.
and mini theater. you can enjoy real movies as arts.
67 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Cocon Karasuma
Suiginyachō Shimogyo WardShopping complex features cultural stuffs and art gallery.
Especially DNP( Dai-nippon-insatsu) gallery is my favorite.
and mini theater. you can enjoy real movies as arts.
Cycle garden" Super cool bicycle shop by dependable owner"Kasshee" Great selection of cyclists items.
CYCLE GARDEN サイクルガーデン
2-chōme-9 GojōbashihigashiCycle garden" Super cool bicycle shop by dependable owner"Kasshee" Great selection of cyclists items.
ラブクラフト（ＬＯＶＥＣＲＡＦＴ）
600-1 NishidaimonjichōGreat silver craft features Deities. My youth had been with his works.
Bags! from Osaka.
There bags are always durable, handy and cool.
Your bag is broken on your long travel ?
Get There!
ＭＳＰＣ・ＰＲＯＤＵＣＴ・ｓｏｒｔＫＹＯＴＯ
Nakanochō Nakagyo WardBags! from Osaka.
There bags are always durable, handy and cool.
Your bag is broken on your long travel ?
Get There!
コタニ金物
High quality Kitchen tools
ライコランド京都店
Great selection of Motorcycle Items and parts
Real shoes for gentlemen. Leather shoes and boots by Trickers, Carmina, CROCKETT&JONES, etc...
トレーディングポスト 京都店
Real shoes for gentlemen. Leather shoes and boots by Trickers, Carmina, CROCKETT&JONES, etc...
トミヤ帽子店
284-3 OntomochōSmall local shop of head wear since 1919
Their Borsalino, Panama hat selection is amazing.
SHOEI Gallery KYOTO
Parks & Nature
The meeting point of 2 rivers. relaxing place and symbolic place of the Kyoto college life.
60 現地メンバーのおすすめ
鴨川デルタ（京都府立鴨川公園）
Izumojimatsunoshitachō Kita WardThe meeting point of 2 rivers. relaxing place and symbolic place of the Kyoto college life.
A part of the Emperor's Palace is opened public. but center of this park is still have roll as a villa of him Majesty.
Don't forget to Respect in the park.
38 現地メンバーのおすすめ
京都御苑
Kyōtogyoen-3 Kamigyo WardA part of the Emperor's Palace is opened public. but center of this park is still have roll as a villa of him Majesty.
Don't forget to Respect in the park.
When you need exercise more than walking, you should try a trekking to the top of Mt.Daigo(Upper daigo-ji temple) The temple at the end of the trekking course is the very origin of this huge temple complex. You can feel the essence of special worship for mountains among Japanese people. 10 min to the starting point, then 1.5 hours to the top on foot. Correct shoes required. No flip-flap
上醍醐寺登山口
Daigogaranchō Fushimi WardWhen you need exercise more than walking, you should try a trekking to the top of Mt.Daigo(Upper daigo-ji temple) The temple at the end of the trekking course is the very origin of this huge temple complex. You can feel the essence of special worship for mountains among Japanese people. 10 min to the starting point, then 1.5 hours to the top on foot. Correct shoes required. No flip-flap
When you get tired of busy sight seeing days, This place is the best to make your mind empty and calm.
A port at lake shore.
You can get easy access by subway and Keihan-railway.
About 36 min day trip from here.
Otsu Port Marina
5-chōme-5-3-10 HamaōtsuWhen you get tired of busy sight seeing days, This place is the best to make your mind empty and calm.
A port at lake shore.
You can get easy access by subway and Keihan-railway.
About 36 min day trip from here.
Cafe selection
Cafe OPAL
Hakatachō Higashiyama WardSuper comfortable indie cafe in the middle of Gion district.
Sarasa Kayu-koji
565-13 NakanochōHideout comfort cafe during busy Shopping day.
Great pudding and Old fashion pancake.
Smart coffee since 1932 in the shopping district.
A legendary german roast machine is still working well.
13 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Smart Coffee
537 TenshōjimaechōGreat pudding and Old fashion pancake.
Smart coffee since 1932 in the shopping district.
A legendary german roast machine is still working well.
I couldn't believe the existence of this such a cozy cafe n the middle of sight seeing district.
with Nanzenji visiting.
MU-MONKAN
81-8 Nanzenji KusakawachōI couldn't believe the existence of this such a cozy cafe n the middle of sight seeing district.
with Nanzenji visiting.
the 10th floor of EMPIRE bldg is super cozy relaxing cafe now.
from Daytime to Late night, this cafe can be your nest.
エースカフェ
Kamiōsakachō Nakagyo Wardthe 10th floor of EMPIRE bldg is super cozy relaxing cafe now.
from Daytime to Late night, this cafe can be your nest.
boogaloo cafe Teramachi
488 NakasujichōOld school cafe since 1948
Soyez la bienvenve .
Perfect silence except the sound of coffee pouring.
Not chatting heaven, This is a calm garden of cafe lovers.
9 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Soirée
真町-95 下京区Old school cafe since 1948
Soyez la bienvenve .
Perfect silence except the sound of coffee pouring.
Not chatting heaven, This is a calm garden of cafe lovers.
Kyoto cafe means Inoda coffee for me.
Aroma of Arabian pearl gives you true relax time.
65 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Inoda Coffee Sakaimachi Sanjo Head Shop
140 DōyūchōKyoto cafe means Inoda coffee for me.
Aroma of Arabian pearl gives you true relax time.
"Dessert cafe Chouraku-kan"
Elegant afternoon tea with suitable outfit. The villa of the cigar king is now beautiful restaurant and tea house.
デザートカフェ長楽館
"Dessert cafe Chouraku-kan"
Elegant afternoon tea with suitable outfit. The villa of the cigar king is now beautiful restaurant and tea house.
Legend says that there are the 3 special water wells in Kyoto.
This coffee features water from the one of them “Somei”- well.
A cafe in the shrine.
Coffee Base NASHINOKI
Legend says that there are the 3 special water wells in Kyoto.
This coffee features water from the one of them “Somei”- well.
A cafe in the shrine.
Rahman selecrion
Rahmen is originally Chinese noodle cuisine. But now Japanese Rahmen have became one of iconic Japanese fast food.
Kyoto is a kind of famous Rahmen city. Market is very competitive by food criticsish college students and tourists. So only survivors can keep their business. The Rahmen making skill polished by this survival game.
Enjoy.
Old good Rahmen noodle for locals. A set is my favorite. After Kiyomizu-temple exploration.
20 現地メンバーのおすすめ
ラーメン 藤 五条店
Gojōbashihigashi-2-chōme Higashiyama WardOld good Rahmen noodle for locals. A set is my favorite. After Kiyomizu-temple exploration.
Tsurukame Rokkaku
456-3 MatsugaechōDipping Rahmen shop. Bonito flavor strong soup and thick texture noodle.
Kyoto Origin Rahmen king. Super thick saucey soup is strong temptation at late night. Try it.
61 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Tenkaippin
Matsubarachō Higashiyama WardKyoto Origin Rahmen king. Super thick saucey soup is strong temptation at late night. Try it.
麺屋キラメキ -京都三条-
435-3 Ebisuchō
Kyouichi
Old fashion rahmen restaurant. It's almost legend.
"Monsen"
Rahmen shop located in the middle of brewery district.
Strong chicken soup features Sakekasu(Sake remains)from Local breweries around. The Rahmen for true Sake lovers.
らーめん門扇 伏水酒蔵店
"Monsen"
Rahmen shop located in the middle of brewery district.
Strong chicken soup features Sakekasu(Sake remains)from Local breweries around. The Rahmen for true Sake lovers.
Sushi bar selection
Sushi started as a fast food stand in Edo (Tokyo)
but now, Sushi is supposed as a Fancy unique cuisine.
Great study and Endless effort of people made this culture today.
Respect and Enjoy !
Musashi
Perhaps the best belt conveyor Sushi bar in Kyoto.
Price is a little bit higher than others, but quality is higher too.
Why? because it's NOT Machine or factory made.
Real trained Chef (we say craftsman ) are making sushi everyday.
Friendly budget.
13 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Musashi Sushi
Musashi
Perhaps the best belt conveyor Sushi bar in Kyoto.
Price is a little bit higher than others, but quality is higher too.
Why? because it's NOT Machine or factory made.
Real trained Chef (we say craftsman ) are making sushi everyday.
Friendly budget.
"Tomi-zushi"Small hidden, real Kyoto sushi bar.
beloved by local. Don't forget to respect the small shrine in the bar.
Tomi Sushi
578-5 Nakanochō"Tomi-zushi"Small hidden, real Kyoto sushi bar.
beloved by local. Don't forget to respect the small shrine in the bar.
Sushitetsu
三条通 Nakagyo WardKINBE
Matsugaechō Nakagyo WardSuper Friendly sushi bar by real sushi masters.
and not pricey( important)
relaxed place.