KYOTO

A collection of 56 places curated by Carley Lund

Places in this collection

  1. HOKUSAI

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒605-0086 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Benzaitencho, 11

    Restaurant serving wagyu rice boxes with options like green chili with salted lemon, rock salt, wasabi, shibaduke, hamburg steak, wagyu rare steak, and premium Kobe beef.

    HOKUSAIView on Google Maps

  2. GOKAGO

    cafe

    2-chōme-258 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan

    The creator's favorite matcha spot in Kyoto.

    GOKAGOView on Google Maps

  3. Hario Cafe

    cafe

    Japan, 〒605-0825 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Shimokawaracho, 463-17

    A cute cafe with a garden.

    Hario CafeView on Google Maps

  4. CALICO

    shop

    Japan, 〒550-0014 Osaka, Nishi Ward, Kitahorie, 1 Chome−2 エイチ・ツー・オー 第2ビル 6F

    Searching for vintage Hermes bags (Birkin, Kelly) and Chanel items. Prices for Hermes bags ranged from ¥1.4M to ¥2M. Smaller stores recommended for better deals.

    CALICOView on Google Maps

  5. Ramen Giontei

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒605-0078 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Tominagacho, 146SAKIZO祇園縄手ビル 101

    A ramen spot in Kyoto serving Yuzu Salt Ramen.

    Ramen GionteiView on Google Maps

  6. Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari)

    activity

    Japan, 〒621-0005 Kyoto, Kameoka, Hozucho, Shimonakajima−２

    Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari)View on Google Maps

  7. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

    attraction

    Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan

    Arashiyama Bamboo ForestView on Google Maps

  8. Otago Nenbutsuji Temple

    attraction

    2-5 Sagatoriimoto Fukatanichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8439, Japan

    Peaceful temple with unique statues.

    Otago Nenbutsuji TempleView on Google Maps

  9. Jōjakkōji Temple

    attraction

    Japan, 〒616-8397 Kyoto, Ukyo Ward, Sagaogurayama Oguracho, ３−3 常寂光寺

    Quieter bamboo forest located at this temple. Last bus back from this area is just after 5 PM.

    Jōjakkōji TempleView on Google Maps

  10. Nishiki Market

    shop

    Higashiuoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8055, Japan

    Fun place for trying street food and getting personalized chopsticks.

    Nishiki MarketView on Google Maps

  11. Chao Chao Gyoza - Sanjo Kiyamachi

    restaurant

    117番地 Ishiyachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8002, Japan

    Popular gyoza restaurant, skip the queue by ordering takeaway.

    Chao Chao Gyoza - Sanjo KiyamachiView on Google Maps

  12. Fushimi Inari Taisha

    attraction

    68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan

    Vibrant orange torii gates

    Fushimi Inari TaishaView on Google Maps

  13. Juugo

    restaurant

    6-71 Jodoji Kamiminamidacho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8405, Japan

    A Michelin Guide listed, six-seater restaurant where the owner and chef handcrafts soba noodles from his own harvested grain. Offers an intimate experience watching the preparation.

    JuugoView on Google Maps

  14. Retro Porcelain Museum

    shop

    14-12 Ginkakujimaecho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8407, Japan

    A shop where the creator found a perfect pink matcha bowl and cute cat-themed glasses.

    Retro Porcelain MuseumView on Google Maps

  15. KYOTO ENGINE RAMEN

    restaurant

    580-2 Nakanocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8042, Japan

    Known for its zesty vegan ramen, which the creator highly recommends despite a potential wait.

    KYOTO ENGINE RAMENView on Google Maps

  16. Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA Nishiki

    activity

    329 Ebiyachō, Gokomachi-dori Sanjo sagaru, 329 Ebiyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8076, Japan

    Traditional tea ceremony, hair styling, kimono and obi belt rental, photo areas, wear kimono for the rest of the day

    Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA NishikiView on Google Maps

  17. Nijō Castle

    attraction

    541 Nijōjōchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8301, Japan

    Prime viewing spot for cherry blossoms, 500 sakura trees, sakura festival with evening illuminations, interactive displays, and a nighttime tea ceremony

    Nijō CastleView on Google Maps

  18. Yasaka Shrine

    attraction

    625 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0073, Japan

    Lanterns illuminated at night, shrine cats

    Yasaka ShrineView on Google Maps

  19. Kinkaku-ji

    attraction

    1 Kinkakujichō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan

    Visually stunning pavilion

    Kinkaku-jiView on Google Maps

  20. Uji

    other

    Uji, Kyoto, Japan

    Matcha heaven

    UjiView on Google Maps