Daisen-in (Daitokuji)

An extremely interesting and much-visited rock garden, on the east side, confined in a space 47 x 12 feet, established in the Muromachi P...

A large walled complex of Zen temples, and sub-temples originating in the fourteenth century, which have undergone extensive restoration...

This is the mortuary temple of a Christian daimyo, Sorin Otomo [1467-1568]. He was well known for both his international outlook...

This is a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, which is well known for having five separate rock gardens, one of which is practically a miniature an...

Soak in the atmosphere at recently refurbished Funaoka Onsen (actually a public bathhouse rather than a hot spring). Funaoka Onsen still...

Beautiful Imamiya Shrine is an interesting pagan parallel to the Zen Buddhist Daitokuji just to the south. The shrine...

This pleasant coffee shop near Kinkakuji Temple claims to be the first siphon cafe in town, dating from 1955. True or...

Located in a tiny plot at the crossing of Kitaoji and Horikawa is Murasaki's tomb. Her principal residence was near Rozan-ji and, yes, it...

The core of the museum's collection comes from the Koryo and Yi dynasties' artwork, plus various pottery and crafts. There are ceramics f...

Take a break after visiting nearby Kinkakuji at this new cafe/ restaurant/bar. Rumiyuka is particularly popular with young tourists and s...

Izusen serves delicious and delightfully presented full-course vegetarian meals with an emphasis on tofu in beautiful red lacquer bowls....

The three characters that make up the restaurant's name spell out "Shi-fu-do" (seafood).Just to make sure you are under no illusion as to...

Recently opened near Kinkakuji, Nannabunnoichi serves good French-inspired Mediterranean cuisine with a subtle nod to...

Azekura serves delicious homemade noodles in an interesting eighteenth century converted sake warehouse. Azekura is fully licensed and ma...

This compact, neat Thai eatery in northern Kyoto has a real Thai chef who serves up Thai spicy originals. The chef will tone down the spi...

White walls and bare floorboards may sound spartan, but people come here more for the food and excellent wines than the decor, which is e...

This elegant French restaurant, perfect for business or pleasure, is run by Tomoyuki Matsui. Fine food and a good wine list. Both English...

Situated directly on the south west corner of Hyakumanben directly opposite from the Daiichi Kangyo Bank, Migaku offers traditional ka...

This is a long-established and very friendly Indian cafe-restaurant, with a smart, new look. Nataraj is situated near Ichijoji station in...

A long-term favorite with Asian curry lovers, Garamsala offers wholesome curry based dishes in northeast Kyoto. It is well worth seeking...