Walking Around Kiyomizudera | Amazing Kyoto

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Walk the atmospheric, centuries-old streets leading to Kiyomizu-dera, discovering hidden residential alleys, charming cafes, and unique shops, from traditional sweets to pickled vegetables.

10 places

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Buddhist temple · Kyoto
4.6 (72,172)Closed · opens tomorrow 6 AM
Creator's voice
One of Japan's most popular temples, founded in 780 and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994. It's known as the 'Pure Water Temple' and is surrounded by mountains, offering distant views of Kyoto Tower. The creator recommends visiting, though he doesn't go inside in this video.
Kiyomizu-dera, 1 Chome-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan
2
Shichimi Honpo
Spice store · Kyoto
4.3 (345)Open · until 5:30 PM
Creator's voice
A shop that has been around since 1689, famous for its cookies. It's one of the many centuries-old shops catering to temple visitors on the streets leading to Kiyomizu-dera.
Shichimiya Honpo, 2 Chome-221 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan
3
Koryoukaku Tofu Restaurant
Tofu restaurant · Kyoto
4.3Closed · opens Thursday 11 AM
Creator's voice
A tofu restaurant and cafe housed in a stunning historical building designed by Professor Takeda Goichi in 1914. It's a nice place to escape the crowds and offers a gorgeous view of Kyoto from upstairs. The interior retains its original decor. The creator notes it was closed during his visit.
Japan, 〒616-8385 Kyoto, Ukyo Ward, Yudofu Sagano, 嵯峨天竜寺芒ノ馬場町45
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Sannenzaka Path
- Soft serve ice cream — A delicious soft serve that the creator used to get at a shop on Sannenzaka, though the shop was closed during his visit.
- Furikake — An amazing, slightly spicy furikake seasoned with Kyoto sancho peppers, offered as samples by a lady at a shop on Sannenzaka. The creator found it 'oishio' (delicious).
5
Yojiya Gion
Kyoto
Creator's voice
A shop famous for its oil blotting paper for the face. It also provides a public restroom facility, marked by a distinctive lantern, which the creator points out as a convenient stop for visitors.
Gion, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
6
Shoyeido Incense
Flavours fragrances and aroma supplier · Kyoto
4.4Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
Creator's voice
A really nice shop specializing in Kyoto incense, offering a wide variety of aromas, including autumn-specific scents during the creator's visit. Kyoto is famous for its incense.
Shoyeido Kyoto Main Store, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0853, Japan
7
Matcha House
Dessert restaurant · Kyoto
3.8Closed · opens tomorrow 11 AM
Creator's voice
A recommended matcha shop where the creator enjoyed a set earlier in the day. Kyoto is famous for tea, hence the abundance of matcha-related establishments. They serve rectangular-shaped mitarashi dango.
MACCHA HOUSE Kyoto Kawaramachi, 382‐2 Komeyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8026, Japan
- Mitarashi dango set — A set featuring rectangular-shaped mitarashi dango, which the creator found very good during his visit earlier in the day.
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Ninenzaka Path
Kyoto
Creator's voice
A charming, traditional street that the creator describes as a 'ninja path,' which he hadn't shown before. It features traditional architecture and leads to other quaint streets.
Ninen Zaka Path, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
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Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Ninenzaka Yasaka Chaya
Coffee shop · Kyoto
4.4 (11,664)Closed · opens tomorrow 8 AM
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A unique Starbucks location that blends seamlessly with the traditional Kyoto architecture, making it hard to spot. It has seating areas both upstairs and downstairs, and even the trash bins are designed to match the aesthetic. The creator initially had trouble finding it.
Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Nineizaka Yasaka Chaya, 349 Masuyacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0826, Japan
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Omen Udon
Udon noodle restaurant · Kyoto
4.3Closed · opens Thursday 11 AM
Creator's voice
A famous udon shop, though this particular branch was shuttered during the creator's visit due to the current virus and lack of tourists. The creator especially liked this branch for its uncrowded atmosphere. They have another shop in the Kawaramachi area.
Omen - Shijo Ponto-cho, 171-3 Hashimotocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8011, Japan

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