Hachisei

Laid-back dorms & private rooms in a casual property offering a hip cafe/bar & live music. Set among shops and restaurants on a leafy street, this modern hostel is a 7-minute walk from the Kiyomizu-Gojo train station and 2 km from the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist temple. Relaxed mixed-sex and female-only dorms have free Wi-Fi, reading lights and shared bathrooms, plus bunk beds with privacy curtains. Private rooms add desks and chairs. Complimentary tea and coffee are offered in a guest kitchen. There’s also a library, plus a rustic-chic cafe/bar with regular live music. Guest laundry facilities are available.

Savor authentic Kyoto flavors at this cozy eatery, where soba, udon, and warm sake invite you to experience a genuine local dining vibe.

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

Longstanding, bright venue with counter seating, offering an array of nigiri & maki.

The Heian-jingu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The Shrine is ranked as a Beppyō Jinja by the Association of Shinto Shrines. It is listed as an important cultural property of Japan.

Experience the pinnacle of kaiseki dining at Jiki Miyazawa, where each meticulously crafted course showcases seasonal ingredients and heartfelt hospitality.

Droit is a hidden gem in Kyoto, offering an exquisite fusion of seasonal French cuisine and attentive service in a sophisticated, industrial-chic setting.

Nijo Castle, a stunning 1603 cypress-wood fortress in Kyoto, boasts expansive gardens and serene landscaping, perfect for a tranquil escape into history.

Compact, simple restaurant known for traditional oyakodon, plus other noodle & rice bowls.

This cozy pizzeria features a wood-fired oven turning out gourmet Neapolitan-style pizzas, alongside seasonal delights and an inviting atmosphere.