Discover the hidden wonders of Kyoto's Okazaki district

Beginning with the re-opening of the entertainment hub that is the ROHM Theater Kyoto in 2016, the Okazaki area was reborn as a vibrant new cultural zone of Kyoto. Filled with plenty of hidden delights, it’s worth putting aside a day to get getting to know this pocket of the city, which harmoniously blends the classic and the contemporary. Home to old temples and shrines such as Heian-jingu Shrine, there’s no shortage of things to explore.

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  • Kyoto Modern Terrace

    10:00

  • Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Book Store

    11:15

  • Heian Shrine

    12:30

  • &noma CAFE

    14:00

  • Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

    15:15

  • Okazaki Park

    17:30

  

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    Kyoto Modern Terrace

    10:00

    60min

    Cafe

    Situated inside the renovated 1960s ROHM Theatre complex, at the foot of Heian Jingu Shrine, the Kyoto Modern Terrace is home to a stylish restaurant and café looking out onto the picturesque scenery of Kyoto. Open for breakfast service it’s perfect place to start your day, or to stop by for a quick coffee and short break when planning out your Okazaki itinerary.

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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Okazakisaishoujichou 13 Rome Theater - Kyoto Park Plaza 2F

    Phone

    0757540234

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    Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Book Store

    11:15

    60min

    TSUTAYA

    More than just a bookstore, Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Book Store is a cultural hub, home to an vast collection of local and international publications covering every subject under the sun. Beyond books, this meticulously laid-out shop also sells an eclectic array of locally-made handcrafted goods and quaint souvenirs.

    Address

    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Okazakisaishojicho

    Phone

    0757540008

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    Heian Shrine

    12:30

    60min

    Shrine

    Dedicated the first and last emperors that ruled from Kyoto, Heian Shrine is just an easy stroll away, and definitely worth the trip just to marvel at its massive vermillion torii gate. Behind the main part of the shrine you’ll find a gorgeous garden home to a small collection of traditional style buildings and photogenic ponds. The area is particularly stunning in spring when the grounds are populated by cherry trees in full bloom.

    Address

    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Okazakinishitennouchou

    Phone

    0757610221

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    &noma CAFE

    14:00

    60min

    Cafe

    The ideal place to make a stop for lunch is the fashionable, but warm and welcoming &noma Café. The menu features a broad selection of offerings featuring delicious fresh local produce and plenty of healthy organic options. You can pick up a Panini for a quick bite on the run, or of you’re looking for something a little heartier, go for a lunch set followed by fresh basked scone smothered in banana and cream cheese.

    Address

    Kyoto Kyoto Sakyo Okazakienshojicho 36-1

    Phone

    0757523157

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    Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

    15:15

    100min

    Art Museum

    Put aside an hour to explore the fascinating exhibits on show at the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, one of the nation’s oldest art museums. Opening in 1933 it’s home to a permanent collection of over 2,000 pieces, and also regularly hosts internationally touring blockbuster exhibits that always prove to be incredibly popular.

    Address

    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Okazakisaishoujichou 13 within Okazaki Park

    Phone

    0757714107

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    Okazaki Park

    17:30

    30min

    Park / Green Space

    For a deeper dive into the beauty of Okazaki, head on to Okazaki Park. A spacious an area with wide streets and walkways it offers a scene of tranquillity sometimes hard to come by in Kyoto’s more tourist trafficked areas. The park offers easy access to Kyoto Zoo, worth a visit if you have a little extra time to spare.

    Address

    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Okazakisaishoujichou other

    Phone

    0757716051

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• • 1 Kyoto Modern Terrace
  • 2 Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Book Store
  • 3 Heian Shrine
  • 4 &noma CAFE
  • 5 Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art
  • 6 Okazaki Park

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