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.

DAY1

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8.0hourcourse
- 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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DAY1

- 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.
  
  Address
  
  Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Okazakisaishoujichou 13 Rome Theater - Kyoto Park Plaza 2F
  
  Phone
  
  0757540234
  - 京都モダンテラス
  - 京都モダンテラス
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  15min
- Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Book Store
  
  11:15
  
  60min
  
  Bookstore
  
  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
  - 京都岡崎蔦屋書店
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  15min
- 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
  - 平安神宮
  - 平安神宮
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  30min
- &noma CAFE
  
  14:00
  
  60min
  
  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
  - &noma CAFE
  - &noma CAFE
  - &noma CAFE
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  15min
- 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
  
  0757714334
  - 京都市美術館
- Public transportation / Walk
  
  35min
- 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
  - 岡崎公園
  - 岡崎公園
- FINISH
  
  18:00