Azekura

Ota Shrine, its origins lost in the mists of time, is dedicated to the god of plentiful harvests. The shrine comes alive in May and early...

At the northern end of Kyoto City, on the first hill of note, Entsuji Temple (Rinzai Zen) garden has shakkei or a "borrowed scener...

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

Country and Western musicians and music-lovers tend to gather in Honky Tonk to listen to both Japanese and foreign bands belting out the...

This massive four-story entertainment emporium is operated by local taxi company MK. The second floor has a multi-lane bowling alley whil...

Originally built in the fourteenth century and moved to its present location after World War Two, the Nichiren affiliated Myomanji has su...

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...

This is a small, cozy and incredibly good value Brazilian bar in north Kyoto. You may have difficulty finding elbowroom as the place seat...

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...

This cafe bar located on tree-lined Shirakawa in trendy Sakyo-ku offers a menu of "world food and drink" in pleasant, modern surroundings...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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