2025 Shimogyo Ward Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

●Name Kyomonoya Sake Shop ●Access 373-3 Tameike-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 🚗Use nearby parking ●Points This interesting shop will be officially opening in August🎉 Currently, it's a sake bar-style shop that's only open on weekends They have a selection of Kyoto sake, as well as sake with a bit of a unique flavor Cash-on-delivery standing system Drinks and food are 500 yen The owner couldn't drink alcohol at all, but he came across a certain sake and started to like it, which is what led him to start the shop By the way, I don't like that sake😅 As the name of the shop suggests, the selection is a bit tricky, so people's tastes will vary, but it's fun to make new discoveries Above all, the staff The service and atmosphere are very comfortable. Since it is a standing-only establishment, the atmosphere fosters a friendly atmosphere among customers. It is a spot where Kyoto residents and tourists can enjoy themselves, with guides to places to go. It is a great place for people who have refreshed themselves at the nearby Umeyu to stop by and go home tipsy. By the way, the famous coffee shop next door on the same premises also makes food. This shop also holds events, so I'm looking forward to seeing what they do in the future. If you are visiting Shosei-en or the famous public bath Umeyu, this is a place you should visit. #KyotoTourism #Gourmet #Sake #777

●Name Gion Festival @Nagatobokko ●Access Nagatobokkocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City 🚗Use nearby parking ●Points The Gion Festival is one of Japan's three major festivals. The festival is to ward off epidemics. It is held every year from July 1st to July 31st. Isn't it a 3-day festival? Many people think so, but in fact, various events are held in Kyoto city for a month. The highlight is the Yamahoko parade on the 17th (first festival) and the 24th (last festival). There are paid viewing seats, but you can see the Yamahoko parade through the city. The festival has a different look during the day and at night, so I will first report on the atmosphere during the day. I have the impression that the weather is generally not good during the three highlight days of the Gion Festival... This year it is sunny ☀️ and a little hot. The roads are the same as usual and cars pass by, but at night the main streets become pedestrian zones. Each float is equipped with something that is connected to its name. For the Nagatohoko, it is a sword ⚔️. At night, the roads are lined with stalls and the stalls are very crowded. It is a festival where you can feel the summer while listening to the music of Konchikichin. #KyotoTourism #GionFestival #TraditionalCulture #Festival #777

●Name Herbs Kyoto Fujii Daimaru ●Access 605 Sadayasumaenocho, Teramachi-dori Shijo-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 🚗Use nearby parking ●Points If you want to eat a satisfying cake, it's "Herbs" Melon cake this season🍰🍈 There should be a cake called Melon Melon that you can enjoy both melon and musk melon... It seems that in Kansai, it is served at Kobe Sannomiya Drinking 😭 I had a regular melon cake It's a shame because my purpose was to have melon melon🍈 Of course, the melon extract seeps into the fresh cream and it's delicious, so I'm happy😀 The lunch BLT was also very satisfying and filling🥪 Herbs is also great because you can get refills of delicious coffee☕️ You can enjoy a relaxing time Located in Kyoto's downtown, it's a shop you should visit after touring Nishiki Market and nearby temples and shrines #Kyoto Tourism #Gourmet #Sweets #777

●Name Goodman Roaster ●Access 115-2 Yada-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 🚗Use nearby parking ●Points A cafe that has been bustling in Kyoto recently☕️ You can enjoy Taiwanese tea and coffee Taiwanese coffee beans are rare, aren't they? The coffee is roasted in-house, so the aroma of coffee fills the store☺️ It's located in the city center, and there are many hotels in the area, so it's nice to take out and take a walk around Kyoto It's also close to "Rokkakudo" and "Bukkoji", so if you're visiting for sightseeing, this is a must-visit shop #DomesticTravel #Kyoto #Gourmet #Cafe

A retro coffee shop located in the downtown area of ​​Shijo Kawaramachi, it's a place I've always wanted to visit. Founded in 1948, "Coffee Shop Soiree". Step inside the shop and you're in a different world. The blue lighting is impressive and there are many eye-catching decorations 🪔 The shop name means "evening party" or "wonderful evening" in French, and the atmosphere is exactly like that. The specialty here is jelly punch. If you love color, this is a must-have dish 😁 The colorful jelly filled in the glass is like a jewel ✨ It felt like something deep inside my heart was dancing! I thought this jelly punch was a new menu item aimed at making it look good, but it's actually a long-standing item that was on the menu in 1978 🧐 To think that it was created so long ago, it's fascinating to see its aesthetic sense ◎ Soiree has a wide variety of jelly series as well as coffee. It's a shop you can enjoy no matter how many times you visit 😉 Jelly punch 750 yen #Kyoto #Kyoto trip #Kyoto sightseeing #gourmet #Kyoto gourmet #Kyoto sweets #sweets #cafe #coffee shop #Kyoto cafe #Kyoto coffee shop #Coffee Soiree #colorful #jelly #jelly punch

Address: 22 Nishinokyo Uchihata-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Atmosphere/Facilities: This popular shop is always full and loved by people of all ages and genders, with tickets being handed out 30 minutes before opening✨ Recommended points: The menu is handwritten and there are a wide variety of shaved ice, but you'll definitely be distracted by the shaved ice, each one of which is packed with care‼︎😆 The ice is fluffy but the portions are huge💯✨ This shaved ice shop is perfect for both the photogenic and the flavor, and is definitely one to visit again‼︎😋✨ Average price: 1000 yen to 1999 yen Budget per person: 1300 yen Rating: 4.2 #summerweekendtrip #kyoto #shavedice

"7T+ (Seventy Plus)" A shop in Kyoto where you can casually enjoy many kinds of tea. There are few seats, but you can enjoy tea by eating in or taking out. I myself have no knowledge of tea and was a little anxious when I entered the shop, but the staff were easy to understand and easy to talk to, so I had today's tea for takeout. On the website, the first thing written is "What color is the tea?" There were many types and colors of tea lined up in the shop, and it was a tea shop where it was fun to compare them. This is a shop where you can learn about tea by asking questions while looking at the explanations of tea in the shop. #tea #Kyoto #tea #tea #Kyoto trip #Kyoto sightseeing #Shimogyo Ward #kyoto #summer weekend trip

Located just off Kawaramachi, Kyoto As you can tell from the outside, you can really get into the Korean vibe 😊 When you go inside, it's smoky and muggy! Put your bag and jacket in a bag provided ✨ You can't help but smell your hair and clothes, so enjoy it with that in mind ☺️ The main dishes are horumon and yakiniku, and the staff will grill them for you 🎵 Everything is delicious, and the atmosphere is great, so I recommend it ❣️ ＊Miline Yang Kopchang 558 Nakano-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8032 #summerweekendtrip #Kyoto #Kyototrip #Kyotogourmet

We went to RAU patisserie & chocolate! The first thing I thought when I went there was how chic it was! The dessert [TANE] was overflowing with a thick pistachio sauce. It was not too sweet, but had just the right amount of sweetness for adults, and it was delicious in one go🥳 I want to go again! ✈︎ーーーーーーーーーーーーーー✈︎ We are a couple living in Kansai who love to travel👫💕 We are looking for spots for us to introduce on Tabitoko! Tag us with #Tabitoko! We will share it!! If you have any recommended places, please let me know in the comments 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ #KyotoGourmet #Kyoto #CoupleTrip #KyotoTrip #TripPlaces #AnniversaryTrip #CoupleTrip #KinkiTrip #KinkiTrip #DateSpot #KinkiDate #Kyoto #KyotoPrefecture #RecommendedForDates #GourmetTrip #RecommendedForRainyDays #QuintessaCampaign

I found this restaurant on my way back from Toji Temple. Kyoto Udon Minamo. This is a homey restaurant with a great daily lunch deal. You can take your shoes off before entering, so you can relax. I had the udon lunch with namafu and yuba. The delicious set meal was full of Kyoto flavor and left me feeling satisfied. #Kyoto #Lunch #Yuba #Namafu #Gourmet Trip

Tea and sweets "Kaikou" A shop where you can enjoy Chinese tea and Asian sweets. It was a pre-opening, but I had "Matcha Azuki Bean Mooncake" and "Hong Kong-style Milk Tea". This time I had something simple, but there were many attractive sweets that looked gorgeous, and I heard that the menu will be expanded even more when they resume normal business. Kyoto = Enjoying the Japanese atmosphere may be the standard for tourism. Why not take a little adventure and enjoy a trip to Asia? It was a shop with delicious Asian sweets😊 #TravelMemories #Travel #AsianSweets #Kyoto #KyotoTourism #KyotoTrip #Travel #Mooncake #KyotoSweets #Sweets #Cafe #KyotoCafe #Sweets #Matcha #Milktea #MilkTea #Tea #kyoto #GourmetTrip #triplucky2022

I'd like to introduce you to a wonderful restaurant called Fujiyama Japanese Wine and Oden in Gojo, Kyoto. It faces Kawaramachi-dori and is about a 7-minute walk from the station. It opens at 6:00 p.m., and I went there around 6:20 p.m. on a Sunday, but there were two other groups of customers there! There is only one staff member, so I recommend going there with plenty of time! The oden platter includes not only the classics such as daikon and eggs, but also some creative dishes, and I was impressed with each dish...! The cheese pouches were especially delicious. The boiled octopus was soft and well-seasoned, and went perfectly with beer. The fried chicken was also crispy and juicy, making it a great snack! It goes well with alcohol! It's that kind of thing. The calm lighting and small space make it a great place to relax. It was the perfect place to treat yourself to a weekend meal. Please do visit! ️ ⸻ [Address] 1F Wada Building, 590-5 Honshiogamacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture [Access] 7-minute walk from Gojo Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway / 6-minute walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station on the Keihan Line [Opening hours] Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 18:00-24:00 (weekdays open as Bisshon's Pizza) #0 yen trip

Katsuda Shijo Kawaramachi in the bustling Shimogyo Ward of Kyoto is a mouth-watering fried food paradise. The fried foods here are known for being fresh and crispy, with every bite exuding an enticing aroma. The chefs carefully select daily ingredients and transform them into delicious dishes that are golden in color, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. When you bite into it, the crispness of the crust bursts instantly, followed by the delicious taste of the filling, which makes people intoxicated. The restaurant provides an English menu so foreign tourists don't have to worry about communication problems. The enthusiastic service staff is always ready to introduce you to various fried foods, making your dining experience more enjoyable. The atmosphere here is warm and comfortable, allowing you to relax and savor the unique flavor of each dish. While enjoying the food, the Kyoto street view outside the window is also a moving picture. Strolling along the ancient streets, you can feel the city’s profound cultural heritage and unique artistic atmosphere. Useful Information: Katsuda is located in the heart of Kyoto, within walking distance of major attractions. Advance reservations are recommended to guarantee a seat. The average meal costs about 1,000 yen and you are asked to remain quiet in the restaurant to respect other customers. When enjoying delicious food, please pay attention to food hygiene to ensure a pleasant dining experience. #MarchGoodPlaces2025

#springwander Visiting Shimo-gyo Junior High School Seito Gakusha during spring is a delightful experience, especially when the sakura trees are in full bloom. This historical location, nestled in the heart of Kyoto, transforms into a picturesque scene during cherry blossom season. The school’s surroundings become even more enchanting, with vibrant pink and white blossoms creating a stunning contrast against the classical architecture. It’s a perfect spot to enjoy the serene beauty of spring in Kyoto without the usual crowds. The peaceful atmosphere here, combined with the beauty of the blossoms, offers a great spot to relax or take a walk. If you’re in Kyoto during sakura season, this spot is a hidden gem for cherry blossom lovers. Why You Should Visit: ✔ A peaceful, picturesque spot to admire the cherry blossoms ✔ Perfect for a quiet walk while enjoying the beauty of spring 📍 Address: 290 Hanjocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8433 #Kyoto #Sakura #CherryBlossoms #SpringInKyoto #HiddenGem

Francois is a coffee shop that you might find on a Western street corner in 1934. You can enjoy a rich moment while drinking coffee in a room reminiscent of a luxury cruise ship and immersing yourself in the world of classical music and paintings. The most popular item is the rare cheesecake set, but the baked cheesecake is also rich, moist and delicious. Payment is cash only. 📍Address: 184 Sendo-cho, Nishikiyamacho-dori Shijo-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-22:00 (LO. Food 20:00, drinks & cake 21:30) Closed: Open everyday (closed only 12/31-1/2) #FritabiWinter

#0yentripnovember ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 𝙸𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ 𖠿 RABBIT BAGELS Shijo Shinmachi store ⚑ 19, Kakukyozancho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture ⌚︎ 10:00-19:00 𓀤 Right next to the Shijo Nishinotoin bus stop ＿＿＿＿＿ 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 ￣￣￣￣￣ I went to green RABBIT before. This is a new BAGELS store🥯 This store has a large eat-in space, so if you want to eat slowly, this store is recommended🌟 My favorite is the cinnamon roll bagel♡ Most are around 300 yen, but each one is quite large, so I don't think it's expensive🙆 #KyotoTourism

"Ouchigohan Nakajimaya" is a relaxing izakaya located exactly halfway between Kawaramachi and Karasuma. 🍺 It's a renovated Kyoto townhouse that's over 100 years old, and has a retro atmosphere. ♪ The healthy assortment of obanzai was carefully seasoned and very delicious. ✨ There were many dishes that went well with sake, so the sake just kept coming down. 🍶 [Name] Ouchigohan Nakajimaya [Address] 115 Bukkoji Higashicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8054 #0 yen trip November #Kyoto sightseeing #Kyoto trip #Domestic travel

#0yentravelnovember This is a kushiage restaurant that is about a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station! As the name suggests, it is located on the left side of the alley! All the skewers are really delicious and fried to perfection! Also, many of the containers are interesting and fun to look at! The clientele is mostly young women, and the restaurant is two stories tall with rows of tables! The staff are also energetic, and it was a very fun restaurant! It's a popular restaurant, so reservations are a must, especially on weekends! Please go and try it! ! 📍 573-4 Kitafudodo-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Nishinotoin Shiokoji Alley Store 🕰️ 16:00-1:00 💰 Budget: 4000 yen

"Totaro" is a cafe famous for its matcha lattes and baby castella cakes, and is particular about sugar. 🍵 You can enjoy mochi topped with plenty of carefully selected wasanbon and rich matcha ice cream while still retaining the bitterness of matcha. ✨ The calm interior and the pleasant aroma of baby castella cakes are impressive, and at first glance you wouldn't know it was a cafe! Be careful, it's a stand-up type! #0 yen travel November 📍Address: 101-2 Nishiiru, Rokujo-dori, Nurishi-ya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8182 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-17:00

BURISHO is a restaurant specializing in high-quality yellowtail dishes located in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto. This restaurant is famous for its exquisite yellowtail dishes and cozy Japanese-style environment. The restaurant offers a variety of yellowtail dishes, including yellowtail sashimi, yellowtail sushi and yellowtail hotpot, allowing customers to taste the deliciousness of yellowtail. Especially recommended dishes include "Ice-cooked Yellowtail", a yellowtail dish that has been processed using a special technique and has a fresh and tender taste and unique flavor. The restaurant's crew is humorous and makes the entire dining process full of laughter and fun. 📍 Address: 2F Matsubara Club, 283 Sugiya-cho, Matsubara-dori, Sakaimachi Higashiiruru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 📞 Tel: 075-354-5315 (+81-75-354-5315) 🚆 Transportation: About a 10-minute walk from Gojo Station on the Karasuma Subway Line. It is also about a 10-minute walk from Shijo Station or Kyoto Kawaramachi Station. 💻 Reservation method: You can make an appointment by phone or online on the official website. Advance reservation is recommended to ensure a seat #京都美食 #Sign up for October hotel test sleeper

🍜Kitada Shellfish Dashi Noodles 📍Kyoto Kyoto Station (8 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station) This time, I ordered 🥢Special Shellfish Dashi Noodles (1150 yen) 🍚Small Shellfish Shigureni Rice (150 yen) ️📝 There are three types of ramen: shellfish dashi, Chinese noodles, and clam ramen. You can enjoy different soup stocks and noodles for each ramen! Each type comes in normal, seasoned egg, and special, and if you choose the special, you get twice the amount of seasoned egg and char siu (breast, belly, and loin)💗 The seasoned egg was rich and delicious, so I recommend it🙆♀️ The shellfish dashi noodles are made with a broth made from boiled clams, clams, and scallops. A large amount of scallops are added to this broth, making it a shellfish-only soup. One bite and you'll be like, wow! Shellfish! The shellfish flavor spreads throughout your mouth. This is a must-try for shellfish lovers💗 I love shellfish ramen the most, so I loved the taste✨️ The noodles are smooth and flat. They are so smooth that it's hard to scoop them up with chopsticks☺️ They are chewy and delicious when mixed with the soup💕 I also recommend yuzu pepper to change the flavor. The clam shigureni rice has a lot of clams, and even though it's small, there are so many! The shigureni is surprisingly light, and you can eat it as it is or with the soup🙆♀️ I had a sip of the clam ramen soup, which was also really delicious😋 I'll try the clams next time✨ ✍️I arrived late at around 9pm, but there was always a line and it took about 45 minutes to get in. You line up outside, buy a ticket when you're called, and then you can take a seat. There are only 11 seats, 7 at the counter and 2 at 2 tables. They open from 7am, so it's perfect for breakfast when you're staying nearby🙆♀️ . . . . 📌570-3 Kitafudodocho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture ⏱7:00-22:00 🗓Irregular holidays . . . . #Kitada Shellfish Broth Noodles#Kitada#Shellfish Broth#Shellfish Broth Ramen#Kyoto Station Gourmet#Kyoto Station Ramen#Kyoto Station#Kyoto Gourmet#Kyoto Lunch#Kyoto Ramen#Ramen Tour#kyoto#kyototrip#Kyoto Outing#Kyoto Sightseeing#Kyoto Trip #Furitabi

🐸 Hot Tourist Night Market 📍 Karasuma, Kyoto (3 minutes walk from Hankyu Karasuma Station) This time I ordered ・ Peking duck (968 yen) ・ Assorted meat skewers (968 yen) ・ Mapo tofu (858 yen) ・ Five-layer dim sum (1408 yen) ️📝 ✔︎︎︎︎ Peking duck The staff taught me how to eat it deliciously, so I was able to roll it up well🙆♀️ There are various vegetables, so it's good that you can eat it how you like☺️ The mango chili sauce that changes the flavor is fruity yet spicy, so I recommend it! ✔︎︎︎︎ Assorted meat skewers Beef tongue skewers, lamb skewers, pork cheek skewers, sate ayam, and grilled pineapple platter. All different types, so we shared them! I tried sate ayam for the first time, which is a classic Indonesian yakitori with a strong peanut sauce. The grilled pineapple was like candy and was delicious 🍍 ✔︎︎︎︎Mapo Tofu The slightly spicy mapo tofu is plentiful, so it's perfect for sharing! It contains doubanjiang, touchi, Sichuan pepper, etc., and has an authentic taste. It's a dish that goes well with alcohol ︎💕︎ ✔︎︎︎︎Five-layer dim sum Five-layer dim sum inspired by Kyoto. Five types: light red Hanasaki steamed bun, char siu bun, large black pork shumai, glutinous rice meatballs, and jade dumplings. I like to eat everything when it comes to dim sum, so I'm glad they have a set like this 💗 My favorite with Mogu Kayu was the char siu bun! I wish they would make bigger ones too☺️ I've always wanted to go to this hot tourist night market every time I pass by the store✨ Just as I expected, the inside of the store was set up like a food stall and was colorful and cute💕 No matter where you take a photo, it's cute📸 They also had some unique fried catfish and fried frog! It's great for a group get-together, but it's also recommended for friends and dates 🙆♀️ . . . . 📌207-1 Ayazaimokucho, Ayakoji-dori, Yanagi-ba-nishi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City ⏱Weekdays 15:00-23:00 Weekends and holidays 12:00-23:00 🗓Irregular holidays . . . . #HotTourismNightMarket#KyotoCityGourmet#KyotoChinese#Shimogyo#ShijoGourmet#KawaramachiGourmet#Shijo#GionShijoGourmet#KyotoGourmet#KyotoLunch#KyotoCafe#KyotoOuting#KyotoSightseeing#KyotoTrip#kyoto #kyototrip#FriTabi

#0 yen trip Korean street food and nakgobse restaurant Namu Kyoto Station Main Branch, within walking distance from Kyoto Station 📍Address: 152 Nishisakaicho, Shimogyo-ku, Shichijo-shinmachi Higashiiru, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 🕰️Opening hours: 17:00-23:30, until 22:30 on Sundays and holidays #Kyoto Station Gourmet #Kyoto Gourmet #Korean Food

A new and stylish coffee shop in Kawaramachi Gojo, Kyoto☕️ There are several chain stores such as "Charcoal Grilled Yakitori Chabuya", "Oden and Kamameshi Muro", "Kushiage Kotetsu", and "Kushiage and Oden Komuro Tetsuya", and they are all stylish, so it seems that all Kyoto people know about it🤫 The concept of this place is a retro coffee shop. The curry is popular, but the doria was also delicious🦐 It makes you want to come and read a book📖 . . 📍Coffee Shop Johnny 🗺️Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 🕑11:30-19:00 💰¥2000 #trip_aug #KyotoGourmet #CoffeeShop

#0yentravel Summer-only shaved ice🍧📍Maruni Cafe A shaved ice shop that requires reservations! It's a popular shop, so we recommend going first thing in the morning! In the summer, they only serve shaved ice🍧 📍Location: 2F Tsukuru Building, 25 Nishikazariyacho, Gojo-dori Shinmachi Nishiiru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 11:30-16:00 #KyotoTourism #KyotoTrip #ShavedIce

A stylish and cute Western-style pastry shop in Kyoto All the baked goods are cute ♡ Great for souvenirs! Please be sure to check it out~ Cake-CLOVER 📍Address: 446-2, Kaminoguchi-dori, Kawaramachi-nishiiru Karamono-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8197 🕰️Business hours: 10:30-18:30 🗓️Closed: Closed on Sundays #0 yen trip

Tempura and Wine Kojima Kyoto, located about a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station 🍻 📍Address: 1F, 234 Daikokucho, Shichijo-dori Abura-koji Higashiiru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 🕰️Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:30 - 22:00 L.O. 21:30 💰Price per person: 4,000-5,000 yen #0 yen trip #Kyoto gourmet #Kyoto trip #Kyoto dinner

Pickled Vegetables Isoism, 5 minutes walk from Kyoto Station 🧅✨ A popular restaurant, so reservations are a must!! As this was the second place we went to, we were able to get in from 8:30pm❣️ Delicious🍻 📍Location: 114 Nakai-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 🕐 Lunch 11:30～ 12:00～ 13:00～ 13:30～ *4 sessions Dinner 17:00～23:00(L.O.22:00) #0yentrip #Kyotostationfood #Kyotofood #Kyototrip