Food Scene
Cafe Star
19 ShōhachōFriendly local cafe which serves breakfast from 7am.
Very popular French restaurant that provides delicious lunch sets at very affordable prices.
a la Chalamont
13 NishitakatsukasachōVery popular French restaurant that provides delicious lunch sets at very affordable prices.
Les Freres Moutaux Aburanokoji
152 KameyachōCharming local bakery with lots of yummy stuff.
OHAYO biscuit
96 AburahashizumechōCute local bakery (mostly scones and sweets) for those with a sweet tooth.
Arts & Culture
Raku Museum
87-1 AburahashizumechōRaku museum has a special collection of Raku pottery.
Drinks & Nightlife
酒場 井倉木材
77 YabunouchichōSakaba Ikura Mokuzai. Cool little standing bar with friendly owner. Popular with locals.
日本酒バル ポキ家
28 MasuyachōNihon Shubaru Pokiya. Local sake joint with friendly staff and clientele.
Essentials
24hr Family Mart which is just 2min walk from the house.
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FamilyMart Choja-Kameyacho
152-1 Kameyachō24hr Family Mart which is just 2min walk from the house.
Fresco Horikawa
290 NishihashizumechōClosest supermarket to the house. Open from 9am to 10pm.
Shopping
TAKENOKO
155 KameyachōCute little local store selling bamboo wares.
Getting Around
Horikawa Shimo Chojamachi bus stop. City bus #50 or #9 will take you to Kyoto station. Bus #12 will take you to Gion.
Horikawashimochojamachi Bus Stop
Horikawa Shimo Chojamachi bus stop. City bus #50 or #9 will take you to Kyoto station. Bus #12 will take you to Gion.