Guidebook for Shimogyō-ku, Kyōto-shi
Sightseeing
Nijo Castle
541 Nijōjōchō Nijo castle.
Kyoto Gosho-Royal Palace. The outer area of the place is a lovely area to walk around and is open to the public. There are many trees and flowers. Wear good walking shoes!
990 locals recommend
Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 Kyōtogyoen Kyoto Gosho-Royal Palace. The outer area of the place is a lovely area to walk around and is open to the public. There are many trees and flowers. Wear good walking shoes!
Nishihongwan-ji Temple
本願寺門前町 下京区Nishi Honganji. World heritage site. A 15 minute walk.
Beautiful timber temple with an amazing view from the deck over Kyoto city. It is a wonderful experience to walk up the small streets on the way up to Kiyomizudera. It is usually very busy in autumn and in spring.
1521 locals recommend
Kiyomizu-dera
Beautiful timber temple with an amazing view from the deck over Kyoto city. It is a wonderful experience to walk up the small streets on the way up to Kiyomizudera. It is usually very busy in autumn and in spring.
Kyoto Tower
721-1 HigashishiokōjichōIt has a nice view of Kyoto city from the top viewing area.
Sagatenryuji Kurumamichicho
Yojiya Cafe
2-13 Sagatenryūji TateishichōEssentials
Fresco Omiya
Shijōōmiyachō Shimogyo WardGourmet City Shijo Omiya
73-1 MibukayōgoshochōOpen 24 hours, Good prepared food-Obento
7-Eleven Shijo-Omiya
124-2 Nishikiōmiyachō Seven Eleven convenience store.
Getting Around
Omiya Station
Shijōōmiyachō Shimogyo WardHankyu line. This line takes you to Osaka directly.
JR Tambaguchi train station. A 5 minute walk. One stop to Kyoto station.
68 locals recommend
Tambaguchi Station
Chūdōji Minamimachi Shimogyo WardJR Tambaguchi train station. A 5 minute walk. One stop to Kyoto station.
Randen line. This will take you to some of the best sightseeing spots in Kyoto: Saga-Arashiyama (bamboo forest), Ninna-ji temple, Ryoan-ji garden (famous rock garden) and the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji temple).
50 locals recommend
Shijō-Ōmiya Station
Shijōōmiyachō Shimogyo WardRanden line. This will take you to some of the best sightseeing spots in Kyoto: Saga-Arashiyama (bamboo forest), Ninna-ji temple, Ryoan-ji garden (famous rock garden) and the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji temple).
Kyoto Station
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo WardJR Kyoto station. This is a major station for trains & buses.
Food Scene
Sanjo Arcade covered shopping street. There are bakeries, cafes, restaurants and many other specialty stores. A 15 minute walk.
Sanjo-kai Shōtengai
Mibushujakucho Nakagyo WardSanjo Arcade covered shopping street. There are bakeries, cafes, restaurants and many other specialty stores. A 15 minute walk.
Tully's Coffee. Cafe mocha is my favourite! Very convenient location and great service. A 5 minute walk.
17 locals recommend
Tully's Coffee Shijō Omiya
四条通大宮東入立中町-495 Shimogyo Ward Tully's Coffee. Cafe mocha is my favourite! Very convenient location and great service. A 5 minute walk.
Nishiki food market. Great range of Japanese food. Always a bustling place!
912 locals recommend
Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardNishiki food market. Great range of Japanese food. Always a bustling place!
Best coffee in town! Real espresso style. Great value lunch sets with coffee. Contemporary Japanese modern interior. A 30 minute walk.
6 locals recommend
Sentido
445 SasayachōBest coffee in town! Real espresso style. Great value lunch sets with coffee. Contemporary Japanese modern interior. A 30 minute walk.
Thai Kitchen Pakuchi. Authentic Thai restaurant. Fantastic value lunches and lovely service. Closest restaurant is located near Shijo Karasuma - a 20 minute walk.
Thai Kitchen Pacuchi
河原町通丸太町上る-374 MasuyachōThai Kitchen Pakuchi. Authentic Thai restaurant. Fantastic value lunches and lovely service. Closest restaurant is located near Shijo Karasuma - a 20 minute walk.
Maruki bakery. Nice sandwiches, croissants and other baked goods at fantastic prices! A 2 minute walk.
21 locals recommend
Maruki Bakery
北門前町-740 松原通猪熊西入Maruki bakery. Nice sandwiches, croissants and other baked goods at fantastic prices! A 2 minute walk.
Gyoza no Osho. The first Osho in Japan! Famous for ramen, gyoza and a variety of Chinese style food. Great value. 5 minute walk.
29 locals recommend
Gyoza no Ohsho Shijo Omiya
116-2 NishikiōmiyachōGyoza no Osho. The first Osho in Japan! Famous for ramen, gyoza and a variety of Chinese style food. Great value. 5 minute walk.
Maruni cafe. Nice cafe in building for artists and craftspeople. Great place for lunch. A 10 minute walk.
Marni Atelier Cafe
Zaimokuchō Shimogyo WardMaruni cafe. Nice cafe in building for artists and craftspeople. Great place for lunch. A 10 minute walk.
キートス
33-5 MibubōjōchōFinnish bakery!
Kasugai
五条通大宮西入-435-3 ShimogojōchōFreshly made Udon on site! Beautiful Tempura as well!
Usuya
58 KamikawarachōUsuya- Japanese restaurant. Just beautiful food!
Very nice ambience & sushi. You need to book this restaurant in advance.
11 locals recommend
AWOMB 烏丸本店
189 UbayanagichōVery nice ambience & sushi. You need to book this restaurant in advance.
さらさ 焼き菓子工房
309 OntomochōVery nice Machiya cafe with non-smoking establishment.
iroiro
327-2 TenjinmaechōNice cafe with relaxed atmosphere.
むすび食堂
223 SugiebisuchōThey provide very healthy food in renovated Machiya house.
13 courses of surprising dishes. Great value & non-smoking establishment with Machiya house. Booking is recommended.
創作料理とおすし希味
13 courses of surprising dishes. Great value & non-smoking establishment with Machiya house. Booking is recommended.
Shopping
Daimaru Kyoto
立売西町-79 下京区Daimaru Department Store. A great food court. A 20 minute walk.
Tokyu Hands Department Store. Great variety of products. A 2o minute walk.
54 locals recommend
Tokyu Hands Kyoto
Naginatabokochō Shimogyo WardTokyu Hands Department Store. Great variety of products. A 2o minute walk.
Takashimaya. Iconic Japanese department store. Good quality products and wide range.
17 locals recommend
LOEWE Takashimaya Kyoto Store
52 ShinchōTakashimaya. Iconic Japanese department store. Good quality products and wide range.
Department Store. Shopping. A boutique department store with lovely products. A 20 minute walk.
16 locals recommend
Laque, Shijokarasuma
Kankobokochō Shimogyo WardDepartment Store. Shopping. A boutique department store with lovely products. A 20 minute walk.
Shopping. Homewares store ACTUS, a beautiful Japanese incense store called Lisn (definitely worth visiting), amongst others. A 20 minute walk.
67 locals recommend
Cocon Karasuma
Suiginyachō Shimogyo WardShopping. Homewares store ACTUS, a beautiful Japanese incense store called Lisn (definitely worth visiting), amongst others. A 20 minute walk.
Kawakatsu pickles. A traditional Japanese pickle shop established in 1917. Lovely store and products.
Kawakatsu
394 KamigojōchōKawakatsu pickles. A traditional Japanese pickle shop established in 1917. Lovely store and products.
Drinks & Nightlife
Standing izakaya-pub. Standing room only! No seating. Very popular with locals and crowded all the time!
Shomin
Standing izakaya-pub. Standing room only! No seating. Very popular with locals and crowded all the time!
Bungalow
15 KashiwayachōNice atmosphere! Food and drinks served. 10 minute walk.
Arts & Culture
Netsuke museum. An extensive netsuke collection (old and new) housed in a wonderful Japanese building.
Kyoto Seishu Netsuke Art Museum
46-1 MibukayōgoshochōNetsuke museum. An extensive netsuke collection (old and new) housed in a wonderful Japanese building.
A beautiful temple with a famous 5 storey pagoda. On the 21st of the month there is a large flea market on the temple grounds. Always worth a visit!
553 locals recommend
Toji
KujōchōA beautiful temple with a famous 5 storey pagoda. On the 21st of the month there is a large flea market on the temple grounds. Always worth a visit!
This shrine is not only architecturally beautiful, but also it is well known for a beautiful plum blossom grove. There is also a large flea market on the 25th of the month.
493 locals recommend
Kitano-temmangū Shrine
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardThis shrine is not only architecturally beautiful, but also it is well known for a beautiful plum blossom grove. There is also a large flea market on the 25th of the month.