Rinn Shiki Juraku

Casual inn in a townhouselike building, offering suites with kitchenettes & washers, plus a garden. On a pedestrian road in the historic Higashiyama District, this relaxed, townhouse-style inn is a 2-minute walk from Higashiyama subway station and 9 minutes on foot from the 7th-century Yasaka Shrine. The 4 tranquil suites offer flat-screen TVs, en suite bathrooms, kitchenettes and washers. Some have garden views, and 1 includes a sleeping loft. Up to 2 kids age 11 and under stay with adults at no additional charge. There's a garden.

Expansive izakaya joint serving sushi, sashimi & udon noodles in a bright & airy dining room.

Quiet, car-free area of traditional, 19th-century wooden homes & shops, with forest views.

Minimalist quarters in a sleek hotel featuring 2 restaurants, a spa & a gym, plus a pastry shop. Across the street from the Katsura River, this sleek hotel is a minute’s walk from the Fukuda Art Museum and 12 minutes away by foot from Saga-Arashiyama train station. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and sofabeds, the minimalist rooms provide flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi and balconies; some add free-standing tubs and/or river views. Suites sleep up to 4 people and offer sitting areas. There are 2 restaurants, 1 of which specializes in French cuisine. Other amenities include a spa, a gym and a pastry shop. Parking and breakfast are available.

"We are a traditional tea house in the heart of the city that provides AUTHENTIC tea ceremony experience in English. As the recipient of the BEST TRAVELERS' CHOICE AWARD, we allow visitors to have private tea ceremony, geisha tea ceremony in downtown Kyoto near the Gion District and Nishiki market. The hosts speak perfect English. The tea ceremony with casual clothes costs 2400 JPY ( 5200 jpy with kimono). MAIKOYA offers private tea ceremony, tea ceremony in kimono (mens kimono, or different size kimono ok) tea ceremony in a casual style, tea ceremony for families with kids, tea tasting, and green tea ceremony. MAIKOYA is open everyday as the best tea ceremony in Kyoto. 茶道"

Located at the base of Kyoto Tower, this bustling food hall serves up a delicious mix of global cuisines alongside local shops and souvenirs.

This cozy spot serves sublime deep-fried pork cutlets, with a relaxed vibe and attentive service, perfect for casual dining without the hustle.

"風情ある空間で、季節を閉じ込めた懐石料理やこだわりのお鍋を選りすぐりのお酒と共に味わう 予約困難で知られる京都の名店【富小路やま岸】の姉妹店として誕生した【祇園 やま岸】。旬の厳選食材で彩る“鍋物”はとくにおすすめです。また、お好みのお料理をアラカルトでご注文いただける当店ならではのコースもご用意。お昼には「やま岸ランチ」もご提供してます。京都の伝統を守りつつ、新しい風を取り入れる【京都やま岸グループ】が届ける、四季の移り変わりを感じられるお料理の数々を厳選酒とともにご堪能ください。"

Typical sukiyaki meals with premium beef grilled at the table, in a classic townhouse setting.

Rugged Sakyō-ku rises to the summit of Mount Hiei, accessed by cable car or via forested trails. Nightingales and macaque monkeys can often be seen or heard along the way. At the peak is Enryakuji, a centuries-old Buddhist temple. The area’s other holy sites include 2,000-year-old riverside shrine Shimogamo-jinja. Guided tours take visitors through manicured Japanese gardens at Shugakuin Imperial Villa. ― Google