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Around Kyoto Station

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Kyoto Aquarium

4.0

546 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Shimogyou-ku Kankijichou 35-1 (in Umekoji Park)

"This inland aquarium is located in Umekoji Park, about a 15-minute walk from Kyoto Station. It consists of 10 areas, including the area of giant salamanders that inhabit the Kamo River, a huge tank filled with artificial seawater that recreates the Kyoto Sea, dolphins, penguins, etc. In July 2020, ""Jellyfish Wonders"" opened, exhibiting 5,000 jellyfish of about 30 species, the largest number in western Japan."

The Kyoto Aquarium is definitely worth a visit if you are in Kyoto. It is large and well laid out. There are maps that make it easy to navigate around. It is one of the places in Kyoto that is...
Kyoto Station Building

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Shimogyo-ku Karasumaru Saltwater Road Down Le Higashi Salokoji-machi 901

This is a large station building with 16 floors over and three floors underground that houses JR Kyoto Station - the entrance to Kyoto. Along with Kyoto Station itself there are a range of facilities including Hotel Granvia Kyoto, Kyoto Theater, Isetan department store, specialist shops, an art gallery, a rooftop garden, and Kyoto ramen alley. The central concourse is a roof-covered atrium, and there is a sky path 45 meters above ground. The famous 30-meter-long 171-step staircase is illuminated at night.
Umekoji Park

4.0

135 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Shimogyou-ku Kankijichou 56-3

A park located on the former site of the Japan Freight Railway Company Umekoji Station that was built to commemorate the 1,200th anniversary of the foundation of Heiankyo, the ancient capital of Japan. The parks spacious 13.7 hectare grounds include a lawn surrounded by flowers and trees, a riverbed where families can play in the shallow waters, and a forest designed to recreate an animal biotope. The park is also used for a variety of events. On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, a nostalgic street car operates in the park between the Hazesaku Yume and Shiden plazas. Kyoto’s first aquarium was opened in the park in 2012, and one of the largest railroad museums in Japan was also opened here in 2016. Walk 15 minutes west from Kyoto Station.

This is surely a beautiful and serene park in Kyoto. On our way to the Railway Museum (see my review earlier for this place too), we passed by this park. Although it was 12.30pm, it wasnt sunny or...
Kyoto Railway Museum

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Shimogyou-ku Kankijichou

A museum dedicated to railways located on the western side of Kyoto Station. The museum features some 31 thousand square meters of exhibition space, which was the largest in Japan when the facility first opened. The facility displays 53 trains which helped lead the modernization of Japan. The museum is full of other interesting sights and activities, as well, including a giant railroad diorama, a train which visitors can ride pulled by a real steam engine, and a train simulator which shows what it's like to drive a train. The museum also provides a variety of cultural activities such as guided tours and workshops conducted by JR West Japan employees. Walk 20 minutes west from the central entrance of JR Kyoto Station.
The Cube

4.0

79 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto Ward, Karasuma-dori Saltwater Road Down Le Higashi Salinkocho Town 901 Kyoto Station Building

A shopping mall located inside the Kyoto Station building offering fashionable apparel, gourmet foods, and Kyoto souvenirs. Comprised of the B2 fashion floor, B1 Kyoto souvenir and goods floor, first floor Kyoto sweets floor, and 11th floor restaurant street, the facility is connected directly to Kyoto Station, which serves a variety of JR train lines.

A shopping area inside Kyoto station, with plenty of opportunities to buy Japan and Kyoto related souvenirs, such as local products and snacks, for both Japanese and foreign tourists. Worth a look if...
Costume Museum

4.0

37 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto-shi, Shimogyo-ku Horikawa Don Shin-Hanaya Town Downtown Izuchi Left Beef Building 5F

Opened in 1974, the Costume Museum features exhibits of Japanese clothing and customs around it dating from ancient to modern times. In 2012 they added a 1:4 scale exhibition on the early and middle Heian period. It lets visitors experience the world of the Heian period with the five senses and the transformations that took place over its 400 years.

Very small. On 5th floor. So well done, no crowd, colorful and accurate. An oasis in contrast to larger exhibits. Especially kind representation of females.
Kyoto-Gekijo (Theater)

4.0

15 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto Ward, Shimogyo-ku, Karasuma-dori Saltwater Road Down in Le Kyoto Station Building

A theater with superb access, located within the station building of JR Kyoto Station. They hold a variety of events, naturally including stage arts in every genre, such as musicals, plays, concerts, and dances, as well as lectures and symposiums. While being a mid-sized theater with 941 seats, its facilities and environment are comparable to a large theater. The space is compact, with the first floor seats going back twenty seven meters, so every seat offers the same majesty from the stage. Check the official homepage for the performance schedule.

京都駅の改札を出てすぐ横にありアクセスは抜群です。建物の古さは否めませんので建物内のロビー奥にあるトイレ等は古さを感じます。劇場入口隣には京料理をランチで食べられるお店もあり早めに来てランチをしてから劇場に入るのもいいなと思いました。
Ryukoku University Ryukoku Museum

4.0

40 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto Shirokyo-ku Horikawa Dori Front (Nishihonganji Temple in front)

Ryukoku Museum is dedicated to Buddhism and based on the research of Ryukoku University. Visitors learn about Buddhist thought, history, and culture through easy to understand displays of authentic items. In addition, their special theme-based exhibitions and planned exhibitions held a few times a year are always interesting. The museum's first floor cafe and shop can be used without visiting the museum itself.

We decided to stop at this Museum as it started to rain very hard after our visit of the Nishi Hongwangi Temple ( on the other side of the street ) .Lots of children around taking classes and...
Sumiya Motenashi Cultural and Art Museum

4.5

50 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Shimogyou-ku Nishishinyashikiageyachou 32

One often hears of geisha quarter “Shimabara” in Kyoto period dramas. Now it is Nishishinyashiki Ageya-cho, and what remains of that time is the Sumiya Motenashi Museum of Art and Culture. Sumiya was a high-class pleasure house built at the beginning of the establishment of Shimabara in 1641. The wide garden facing the tatami room has a tea house, and the place was used not only for parties but tea ceremonies and gathering of haiku poets too. In 1952 it was designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan as a place retaining the culture of feasts and hospitality.

This place is a real find and usually off the beaten tourist track for non Japanese. To get the best its advisable to have the benefit of an interpreter. We hired a Japanese tour guide for the day as...
Porta

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Shimogyo-ku Karasumaru Saltwater Road Down Le Higashi Salokoji-machi 902

Kyoto’s first underground mall opened in 1980 and located below the north side of the Kyoto JR, subway, and municipal bus station. Porta was remodeled in 2014 together with Kyoto Station’s The Cube shopping facility and houses over 120 businesses offering fashionable clothing and cosmetics for women in their 20s and 30s, restaurants, and Kyoto souvenirs. Visitors can also find many great souvenirs for tourists here, making it a great place to visit while waiting for a train or bus.
Kyoto School History Museum

4.0

23 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-ku Gokochimachidori Bukkoji Sagaru Tachibanacho 437

特定の日は無料で開放されます。２０２０年１１月１４日と１５日は無料です。他の日でも建物の中へ入らなければ、この写真に写っているグランド、建物前までは無料で入れます。特別展とか建物内は有料となります。日本で最初に開設された小学校、幼稚園(開智)の跡地です。興味ある人には良いけど、こう云う古いだけの歴史的建造物には興味が無い(江戸時代以前は別にして)と云う私みたいな人間には有料で入る気はしませんでした...
LAQUE Shijo Karasuma

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto Shirokyo-ku Shijyodoro Muromachi Tohto Haketanoboro cho 101

This high-quality fashion building including specialty shops and Kyoto’s first brand is directly connected to exit 22 and 24 of Hankyu Electric Railway Karasuma Station. Besides the 15 fashion brand shops, there are also imported sundries and everyday items, and a fitness studio which can be enjoyed by people with various lifestyles. There are many ways to enjoy the mall such as having your nails done in the nail salon, learn to cook in the cooking studio, or just spend time relaxing at the café. There is also a variety of dining choices such as Japanese and a French delicatessen.
City Bus and Subway Information Guide

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Shimogyou-ku Higashishiokoujichou

The Kyoto Station City Bus and Subway Information Guide is located inside the bus ticket center just outside the Karasuma Central Entrance of Kyoto Station. Here one can obtain the “Bus Navi” information pack with route maps, fares and ticket issuing spots for city bus and subway services. They also sell day travel passes which are needed if tourists wish to travel around at ease. English language information is also available meaning there are many international visitors, and in Golden Week and other tourist seasons the place gets especially busy so be warned!
COCON KARASUMA

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Kyoto, Kyoto City Shimogyo-ku Shigamaru Dojo Shijo Le Mercuryyacho 620

This business complex connected to the Hankyu Karasumaru Station and the Shijo Station on the Karasumaru Metro Line is in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City. The business floors are B1 through the third floor, which accommodate shops, restaurants, a theater and a gallery. The complex provides a wonderful environment for the local residents to shop and relax.
Koto Cross HankyuKawaramachi

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto Shimogyo Ward Shijyo Town Kawaramachi Northeastern corner

Kotocross Hankyu Kawaramachi is a facility complex rooted in the community where adults can enjoy Kyoto. There are nine floors to keep visitors entertained, including a women-only fitness club, classes where participants learn how to cook, make bread, cookies, and more, and local restaurants. It's super convenient since it's directly accessible from the first basement floor ticket gate of Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line.
ASTY Kyoto

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Shimogyou-ku Higashishiokoujitakakurachou 8-3

A shopping mall located near the Shinkansen (bullet train) ticket gate in Kyoto Station. In addition to the first floor Asty Road area and second floor Asty Square area, the mall also has spaces inside the Shinkansen ticket area. In addition to restaurants, souvenir shops, and bento box lunch shops, the facility hosts a variety of tenants, including life goods shops, the Matsumoto Kiyoshi drug store, and the Uniqlo clothing shop.
Museum 'EKi' KYOTO

Leisure / Hobbies

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-ku

An art museum on the 7th floor of the JR Kyoto Isetan building. It is popular for its easy accessibility including from the grand open staircase that first opened in 1997. Exhibitions cover a wide variety of genres including paintings, photography, picture books, handicrafts, animation, and fashion and include both domestic and foreign pieces of art.
World

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Shimogyou-ku Nishikiyamachishijou Kameru 97 Merimi Am Bill BF

Based on the concept of making the Kyoto Basin even hotter, this is one of the oldest clubs in the city, and it has enjoyed long-lasting popularity among Japanese and international clubbers and music enthusiasts. Each floor of the three-story club features a different genre of music. Only one floor is open on weekdays, but all three floors are available to patrons on weekends and during special events.
Miyakomichi

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-ku Higashishiokojikamadonocho 31-1

A shopping mall located west of Kyoto Station's Hachijo exit. The mall consists of a single corridor with some 40 restaurants and other establishments on either side. Opened as the Kintetsu Meitengai in 1964, the facility was remodeled in 2008. On the east side of the corridor, the side closest to the station, there are many restaurants and shops selling local specialty products and other goods which make perfect souvenirs and gifts. Restaurants serving a wide variety of cuisines occupy the west side, the side which connects with Hachijo-dori Street.
Asty Road

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Shimogyou-ku Higashishiokoujitakakurachou 8-3 JR Tokai Kyoto Station Campus

Asty Road is a multiple retailer area on the first floor of Asty Kyoto, the shopping mall at JR Kyoto Station in Shimogyo Ward. There customers will find a drug store, fashion shops, and shops where they can buy souvenirs of Kyoto. There are also large food areas that let customers sample such familiar Kyoto foods and beverages as yuba (soy milk skin) and matcha green tea.

Kyoto Around Kyoto Station

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Kyoto Areas

Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.