Surroundings

A long-established soba restaurant founded in 1930. Lunch of fluffy oyakodon with the scent of Japanese pepper.

《8 minutes walk from Keihan Gion Shijo Station》 “Uragu” comes from the word “uragu” and is said to connect feelings when you want to convey your happy feelings to your loved ones or when you want to give them a gift. It also contains my thoughts. The store sells postcards, one-note notes, scrolls, notebooks, pocket bags, congratulatory gift bags, envelopes, and more, all perfect souvenirs for those who spent time in Kyoto and want to tell someone else. Please come and visit us. In recent years, the most common way to tell your friends is via email or SNS, but why not send a picture postcard from your travels along with a few words?

The sub-temple of Daitoku-ji Temple has a stone-paved approach surrounded by numerous bamboo groves and a beautiful moss garden within the premises. The autumn leaves are beautiful, and it is a famous garden that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

This temple is a World Heritage Site and is featured on Japan’s 10 yen coin and 10,000 yen bill. A golden phoenix shines on the roof of the Phoenix Hall, which has been restored to its original appearance through renovation work.

As soon as you step off the lively Shijo Street, you’ll be greeted by a stone pavement sprinkled with water, giving you a sense of the tranquil atmosphere of Kyoto. You can spend a relaxing moment in a cozy and comfortable space while looking out at the small garden that condenses the nature of each season. Koetsu Mizusashi Bento A proud bento with a photo of the famous Koetsu Mizusashi. *The photo is an example.

The quaint garden scenery seen through these two windows is popular.

The approach from Mitsutsuji to Yotsutsuji has many steep slopes and is lined with teahouses where you can take a break.

This dry landscape garden is world-famous as the “Rock Garden of Ryoan-ji Temple.” The 15 garden stones are arranged in such a way that you can never see them all at once. Why not immerse yourself in the world of wabi-sabi while relaxing in the garden?

Inari shrines are the most familiar Shinto shrines to the Japanese people.
There are said to be some thirty thousand throughout the country, frequented by people of all ages.
Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine with which all the others are affiliated.

From JR Nara line Kyoto station to Inari station about 5 minutes.

It refers to the mountain across the Oi River, which forms a backdrop to the district. Arashiyama is a nationally designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty.
The “Moon Crossing Bridge” (Togetsukyo), notable for its views of cherry blossoms and autumn colors on the slopes of Arashiyama.

From JR San-in main line Kyoto station to Saga Arashiyama station about 30 minutes.