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EXPLORE THE MORNING
Enjoyment of Kyoto starts with the morning sun. In the clear air, blossoming flowers in the garden, the water in Kamogawa River, even temples and shrines shine beautifully and livingly. They will surely catch your eyes. Within walking distance of “Nagomi”, you will enjoy a calm, peaceful moment in temples and shrines.
Located up in the mountain, the temple has been watching over the City of Kyoto for 1300 years. If you are the first to visit the temple in the morning, you will feel the weight of history in the air surrounding the quiet precincts. The town landscape observed from the upland varies day by day, season by season. No matter how many times people visit here, they will always enjoy a new different spectacular view. This may be the reason why the temple is loved by both locals and tourists.
Address: 294 Kiyomizu 1-chome, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City
Tel: 075-551-1234
Here is where you will find fresh fish with glittering scales, freshly picked vegetables, and pickles coming straight out of the barrel. From 9 A.M. chefs and local people gather here, eyeing for the fresh ingredients. During the afternoon, tourists keep flowing in. This active market, regardless of the time, began in the Heian Period. For the past 1300 years, it has been much loved by the local as “The Market of Kyoto”.
Address: Nishiki Ko-ji, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City (Between Takakura Dori and Teramachi Dori)
Close your eyes, concentrate on your breathe in the tranquil moment. The sound of the wind, the sound of birds’ chirps reach your ears and your whole body will feel relaxed. Doing nothing. Make your time in Kyoto a luxurious experience.
Address: Periodically held at temples such as Kenninji Temple, Ryosoku-in Temple, etc.
Tel: Please inquire place by place
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AFTERNOON JOURNEY
We would also recommend exploring Kyoto on foot, strolling around sights that range from famous tourist spots to tasteful art galleries and museums.
Our townhouse inns are within easy reach of the Keihan Electric Railway for destinations such as Tofuku-ji Temple and Fushimi Inari Taisha, and of the JR line if you want to visit Arashiyama and Sagano, so you can easily go wherever the fancy takes you.
This is the memorial hall of a renowned craftsman, active from Taisho Period to Showa Period( 100 years ago). His works are displayed in the house, which he himself designed and lived in during that time. Though calm, his artworks will surely appeal to your heart when you observe it, and you will see how the life in Kyoto to live in harmony with the nature is reflected in these works. You will find yourself inspired by the rustic landscape of Showa Period.
Address: 569 Kanei-chō, Gojō-zaka, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City
Tel: 075-561-3585
Holiday: Monday, there may be other temporary closing as well
Kyoto’s representative pottery style is known as “Kiyomizu-yaki (Kiyomizu-pottery)”. In the old days, right next to NAGOMI, Gojozaka used to be lined with kilns producing potteries. Today, Gojozaka is also lined with pottery shops, thus you can still find the traces of the past. From an item that adds color to your daily life to a high quality luxury product that could be called an artwork, you can truly enjoy a unique window shopping experience.
This shrine was constructed 1300 years ago. In the ancient times, the noble and samurai visited here, praying for success in life. In these few years, the citizens visit here to pray for prosperity of their business. Now it gathers tourists from all over the world. The renowned vermillion torii, known as ‘Thousand Torii (Shrine Gate)’, welcome you with its everlasting bright color. It is the most visited shrine in Western Japan during New Year’s Shrine Visit.
Address: Yabunouchi-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City
Tel:075-641-7331
The five-story pagoda soars by the old street. Officially known as “Hokanji Temple”, it was built 600 years ago. It beautifully harmonizes with surroundings, and is an indispensable element of Higashiyama. Don’t you want to try taking memorial photos at the angles of your choice from the top or bottom of the tower?
Address: 388, Yasakaue-cho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City
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EVENING STROLL
Kyoto cuisine. Illuminated temples and shrines. An aimless stroll. Kyoto evenings are full of delights.
If you pass through Gion at night, the sight of orange lanterns hanging down from the eaves and apprentice geishas scurrying for home will surely give you a sense of how Kyoto’s ambience varies with the time of day.
An ancient shrine built before Heian-kyo (the former name of Kyoto, it started from 794) has been thought to protect the city for thousands of years. It holds the Gion Festival every 17th of July and gathers hundreds of thousands of people. The festival is also known as one of Japan’s three major festivals. At night, you can also come to pray at the main hall, which provides a place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Fold your hands and immerse yourself into the tranquility of the sacred ground.
Address: 625 Gion Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City
Tel: 075-561-6155
Kaiseki cuisine (multicourse dinner), with roots in a tea ceremony has advanced a lot in Kyoto to be the representative of Kyoto style cuisine. Using seasonal ingredients, the food is skillfully cooked and each dish is beautifully arranged, fascinating anyone who catches sight of it. Not only the food itself, but also the hospitality of the landlady, the choice of tableware, the hanging scroll, flowers and all other efforts in preparing the memorable dining experience leave an unforgettable impression to the guest.
A home to pleasure district in the old days, called Hanamachi, and a place called a city of gastronomy, where renowned Kyoto Cuisine Restaurants compete fiercely. The charms of Gion may be that there are many Maiko wearing gorgeous kimono or walking there gives you a special feeling. Recently, there is an increasing numbers of brand-name shops and high-quality handmade products stores, which made Gion one of the must visit places.