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

●Name Japanese Cuisine Kenno ●Access 28-22 Okazaki Tokunari-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 🚗Use nearby parking ●Points A popular restaurant that is really hard to get a reservation at Some people even came to Kyoto because they were able to get a reservation Located in the Oishi Okazaki area, a tourist spot with Heian Shrine and other attractions Kaiseki cuisine where you can enjoy food, music, and conversation over the counter The food has won so many awards that there is nothing to say about it Reservations open at 00:00 on the 1st of the month, so if you're interested, give it a try No matter what you eat, you're sure to be impressed The trainee will return to his hometown, Kawamotoya, an inn in Kasumi, Hyogo Prefecture I'm looking forward to going to Kasumi to eat crab this winter🦀 This is a restaurant you should visit if you're visiting Heian Shrine and other places for sightseeing #KyotoTourism #Gourmet #777

●Name Danno Horin-ji Temple ●Access 36 Horinjimonzen-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 🚗Use the nearby parking lot ●Points Kyoto's Danno Horin-ji Temple is the temple where the "oldest maneki-neko legend in Japan" is passed down. This temple was the first in Japan to offer "nighttime childcare," and even now has a nursery school where you can hear the lively voices of children. Buddhist statues such as Benzaiten and Daikokuten are enshrined in the main hall. At Danno, black cats are worshiped as messengers of the gods. Black cats have been popular among the common people since the Edo period as messengers of the secret Buddha, Oyakami-son. Oyakami-son is a god who protects the night and protects from fires and theft. #Kyoto Tourism #Temples and Shrines #777

●Name Eizan Railway Charter Train (Demachiyanagi Station - Yase Station) ●Access 32-1 Tanaka Kamiyanagicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City 🚗Use nearby parking ●Points There are many tourist trains all over the country. Eizan Railway in Kyoto also has a stylish train called "Hiei." This time of year, the new greenery begins and you can enjoy a very pleasant view. There have been many events that have been canceled, but... This year, events are back on track! ️ Eizan Railway will be holding a private sake tasting party🍶 This is the first time it has been held in four years! ️ While being rocked on the train, you will have a great time with the participants you met that day Sake and snacks will be prepared by a restaurant in Kyoto At Yase Station, you can enjoy drinks and conversation on the train, or head out for a stroll to Rurikoin Temple This is an event train full of fun: trains, drinks, and strolls 🚃 #DomesticTravel#Kyoto #EizanTrain #Event

●Name Japanese Cuisine Kenno ●Access 28-22 Okazaki Tokunari-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 🚗Use nearby parking ●Points Kyoto has a lot to see, eat, buy, and experience, and traditional industries☺️ The Okazaki area of ​​Kyoto's Sakyo-ku is full of places to eat and sightsee In particular, we'll introduce you to some must-visit restaurants if you're visiting Heian Shrine!! ️ Reservations are required, but Japanese cuisine Kenno is one of the restaurants you should definitely try. They combine ingredients and music to make your meal more enjoyable with all five senses. 🍴 The menu changes every month, and the satisfaction level increases with each passing meal. It has also been selected by Michelin, so it has become increasingly difficult to make reservations. 😭 Online reservations for the following month begin at midnight on the 1st of each month. Reservations fill up in seconds, so do your best. 💪 The final dish of white rice and the matching butter, roast pork, and heshiko are extremely memorable. 🍚 Enjoy meals at tourist destinations, from famous restaurants to B-class restaurants. #Domestic travel #Kyoto #Gourmet #Kaiseki cuisine #Japanese food

Whenever I come to Kyoto, I always buy this as a souvenir for my company or family. You can tell from the packaging that it's a long-established store. The mellow taste never gets old. People love it wherever I go. It doesn't last long, like a beautiful woman's short life, but maybe that's what makes people want to eat it again and again. #Kyoto #Souvenir #Japanese sweets #Ajarimochi

Introducing Yamamoto Menzo, a famous udon restaurant located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City! The taste and texture of the udon is superb, and every dish is exquisite. The restaurant is lively, and the staff are excellent! You can enjoy your entire meal. The first photo is "Beef and Earth Burdock Tsukemen." Cold udon noodles served with a warm, sweet and spicy dipping sauce. The second photo is "Earth Burdock Tempura." Thick, freshly fried burdock noodles garnished with curry salt are also delicious! You'll want to eat it like a snack. The menu includes various types of udon (hot and cold) and a la carte dishes. If you want to enjoy the firmness of udon, be sure to try the cold udon! It's chewy and very satisfying. However, there are also many attractive hot udon dishes! Thick sauce, fried rice cakes, curry udon, etc. In winter, you'll want to try the hot menu. People will line up before the restaurant opens, so if you know your dates, we recommend making a reservation in advance. Even if you can't make a reservation, you can still get takeout. On a nice day, it might be fun to eat at nearby Okazaki Park♫ For reference, here's how to make a reservation. ▪️Lunchtime (11:00-13:45) Reservations can be made by phone from 9:00am ▪️Other than lunchtime Reservations can be made online from 0:00 3 days before ※Credit card information is required for online reservations ※Cancellation fee of 1,000 yen per person from 12 hours before the reservation time 📍Location: 34 Okazaki Minamigosho-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 606-8334 Transportation: 11 minutes walk from Higashiyama Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line Business hours: 10:00-16:00 (17:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) Closed: Thursdays (irregular holidays) #Kyoto #Higashiyama #Yamamoto Menzo #Udon #Burdock Tempura #Lunch

A cafe near the Kyocera Museum of Art ☕️ The donut-like dessert was tiramisu 🍫 It was very delicious with plenty of chocolate in the middle! And my favorite Mont Blanc 🌰 This was a luxurious dish with cream and meringue cookies inside ☺️ The second floor has a tatami room so you can relax, so I recommend it!! ------------------------------------------ 📍25 Okazaki Hoshoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 🕰️ 10:00-18:00 🏷️ closed : Mon, Tue ------------------------------------------ #0 yen trip #Kyoto cafe #Kyoto sightseeing #Kyoto gourmet

#springwander During my spring trip to Kyoto, I visited Jissoin Monzeki, a hidden gem that is often overshadowed by more famous spots. What struck me the most was the stunning blue maple leaves that beautifully contrast with the traditional architecture of the temple. The temple, with its serene atmosphere, offers a calm and peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. Jissoin is known for its impressive garden that beautifully showcases the changing seasons. While the temple is especially famous for its autumn colors, the spring blue maple leaves are truly a sight to behold, creating a perfect harmony between nature and history. The vibrant hues are complemented by the tranquil surroundings, making it an ideal spot for a peaceful walk or a moment of reflection. Why You Should Visit: ✔ Breathtaking blue maple leaves during spring ✔ A quiet and tranquil retreat away from the crowds 📍 Address: 1-6 Ichijōji Okawa, Sakyō Ward, Kyoto, Japan #Kyoto #Japan #Jissoin #SpringInKyoto #BlueMaple #SpringColors #HiddenGems

Pan no Chihare | A relaxing cafe spot you'll want to stop by during your trip to Kyoto ☕️ Pan no Chihare, quietly located in the Demachiyanagi area of ​​Kyoto, is a stylish bakery cafe where you can take a break during your trip. In a warm space renovated from a townhouse, you can enjoy freshly baked bread and carefully selected drinks, making it a hidden spot where you can truly feel the "Kyoto-ness"! The interior of the store is enveloped in the warmth of wood and soft natural light, making you feel as if you were visiting someone's home. From the classic butter toast to seasonal creative breads, all of them have a gentle taste that emphasizes the taste of the ingredients. It is open from the morning, so it is perfect for breakfast during your trip to Kyoto! It is close to Demachiyanagi Station and the Kamo River, so it is easy to stop by between sightseeing routes. 📍Basic information (check the website for the latest information) ✴︎Address: 20 Tanaka Shimoyanagicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture ✴︎Access: About 3 minutes on foot from Keihan "Demachiyanagi Station" ✴︎Price: Bread from 200 yen, drinks from around 500 yen ✴︎Opening hours: 8:00-16:00 (ends when sold out) When you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist spots and have a relaxing morning. How about a slightly special breakfast as a memory of your trip to Kyoto? #DomesticTravel #KyotoTrip

Nanzenji is a Zen temple representing Kyoto and is the most prestigious temple in Japan. But don't be too formal! The beautiful grounds, where nature and history blend together, are perfect for sightseeing and strolling. Here are five must-see spots at Nanzenji! ① The spectacular Sanmon Gate This is the setting for the famous line from Ishikawa Goemon, "What a magnificent view! What a magnificent view!" If you climb to the top, you'll be greeted with a spectacular view of Kyoto city! ② The quaint Suirokaku A retro arch bridge made of red bricks. Built in the Meiji era, this aqueduct is still in use today. It's perfect for Instagram, and has been used as a location for TV dramas and movies! ③ The tranquil Hojo Garden A beautiful garden with dry landscape gardens. You'll lose track of time in this tranquil world of stone and sand. Be sure to try the matcha tea! ④ Nature in every season 　Cherry blossoms in spring, green maples in summer, autumn leaves in fall, snowy scenery in winter - every season is picturesque! Especially during the autumn leaves season, the scenery is breathtaking. ⑤ Area with many famous yudofu restaurants 　The area around Nanzenji is also famous for its many famous yudofu restaurants. Why not enjoy a taste that is unique to Kyoto after sightseeing? 📍 Access to Nanzenji Address: Nanzenji Fukuchi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Transportation: • About 10 minutes walk from Keage Station on the Tozai Subway Line • From JR Kyoto Station, take city bus No. 5 and get off at Nanzenji-Eikando-michi, then about 10 minutes walk #Domestic travel strategy #Kyoto #Temple tour #Domestic travel #japan

#tokyotravel Address: 86-8 Nanzenji Fukuchicho, Sakyo World, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan 🇯🇵 Tenjuan Temple is a small temple of Japanese Zen Rinzai Buddhism, which was built in 1337, located at the foot of Higashiyama mountains in the east of Kyoto Prefecture and is subsidiary to the neighboring Nanzenji Temple. Its famous dry garden is enhanced in autumn by the reddening leaves of Japanese maple trees. Tenjuan Temple is particularly crowded in autumn, as is the whole eastern part of the former imperial capital during the koyo foliage season. however, the temple is a wonderful retreat for tranquility and refreshment during the rest of the year, I recommend not to miss this timeless Zen halt. #historicculture #naturescenery #sakyoward #kyoto #japan

#FuriTabiWinter [Fufu Kyoto] 🕰️Opening hours: 24:00~ 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ◯ 📍Address: 41-41 Nanzenji Kusakawa-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 606-8437 💰Price per person: 50,000~ 💞Reason for recommendation: I love Fufu🤍 It was located close to Nanzenji Temple and was a great place🥹 Because it was a hot spring, I was able to relax🫶🏻All the meals were delicious🤤 It was calming and I had a good sleep lol It's a little bit away from the tourist spots🤍

If you want to enjoy breakfast in Shogoin, Kyoto's most fashionable area, we recommend "Three HORSES". The morning plate is 1200 yen, and you can also enjoy a scone set or cake in the morning🍰 Just looking at the display case is exciting✨ There is also terrace seating, and the cafe goods for sale are a must-see👀 #0 yen travel November 📍Address: 65-1 Okazaki Enshoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 606-8344 🕰️Business hours: 9:00-18:00

If you are looking for a spacious Okinawan restaurant in Kyoto, this is the place! Not only the classic Goya Chanpuru and Taco Rice, but also many unusual dishes that use plenty of Okinawan ingredients👀 Be sure to try the Goya Cola made with the vegetable that is also included in the restaurant name goya! Another great point is that they are open for lunch and dinner🍽️ There are seats on the second floor, so you can spend your time relaxing! #0 yen travel autumn goya 📍Address: 114-6 Jodo-ji Nishida-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 606-8417 🕰️Business hours: Closed on Wednesdays, 11:30-14:00, 17:30-22:00

Although it is in Kyoto City, there is a restaurant called Toriryori Seto in Ichihara, Sakyo Ward, which is limited to three groups per day and requires a reservation. The restaurant is like a house standing alone in a mountain village, and it has an atmosphere of returning to the countryside. The chicken dishes you eat here are very fresh, and the chickens were apparently still alive and healthy until three hours before the reservation! It goes beyond freshness, but there is a wonderful restaurant in Kyoto where you can enjoy delicious chicken while being grateful for the value of life. #0円旅秋 🕰️Business hours: 12:00-20:00 💰Price per person: 8,000 yen to 10,000 yen 📍Address: 336 Shizuichihara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 601-1123 #Chicken dishes #Kyoto gourmet #Chicken dishes seto

"BBQ Magistrate @ Yase no Sato / Louis Icart Museum Kyoto" I especially want to visit in spring and autumn 🍁 This restaurant and museum are located very close to Rurikoin Temple, which is famous for the autumn leaves reflected on the table. After leaving Rurikoin Temple, we were hungry and had some dumplings at this restaurant. They were freshly baked and very filling, and we were very satisfied 🤭 Here you can also eat salt-grilled sweetfish and have a BBQ! And the museum of Louis Icart, a painter who was active in France. We visited this museum after receiving a free ticket when we went to Rurikoin Temple. You can take off your shoes at the entrance and enjoy the impressive works at your leisure. We were able to enjoy the interesting paintings while our French friend who visited with us explained them to us 🇫🇷 I highly recommend this museum when you visit Rurikoin Temple! ! #Travel with me #0 yen travel #Kyoto #Mitarashi dango #Art museum #Date #Kansai #japan #kyoto

[Kyoto] Cherry blossoms along the canal The Kamogawa Canal flows from Shiga Prefecture to Sakyo Ward, Kyoto Cherry blossoms bloom along the canal in Kitayama, Sakyo Ward There are many buds and the trees are densely packed, so it's very worth seeing Because it's located in a quiet residential area It's not well known among tourists To be honest, it's a hidden gem...✨ It's difficult to catch the full bloom season But since it's in the north, the full bloom season is later than around Gion! #0 yen trip #domestic trip #trip with children #family trip #drive

Me, Travel, and Kyoto💠 The recommended tourist spot for a trip to Kyoto is "Heian Shrine"⛩️ And here's another recommendation✨ "Keihan Railway Jingu Marutamachi Station" The wall of this station has a beautiful "Heian Shrine mural"⛩️The ticket gate is a large red pillar, so it's also very beautiful✨ There is also a map of Kyoto's main tourist spots, so if you take a picture of this map and save it, your Kyoto sightseeing will be even better⛩️✨⛩️ "Keihan Railway Jingu Marutamachi Station" Address → Higashi Marutamachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture #Me and Travel #Kyoto Tourist Spots #Solo Travel #Jingu Marutamachi Station #Beautiful Kyoto Stations

Let's go to Kyoto for a summer trip 💠 A circus-like general goods store "Anatomic Circus" just opened on June 4th This is a general goods store by film director Nikai Ken 🪷 As soon as you step inside the store, you'll see a cramped general goods display ✨✨✨ They also have antique rings and key chains from the good old days ✨ Old playing cards were ¥200 each~ "Anatomic Circus" 11-1 Shogoin Sanno-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto Bus: Get off at Kumano Jinja-mae, 1 minute walk or subway: Get off at Jingu Marutamachi, 8 minutes walk Opening hours: 12:00-18:00 Closed: Thursday #Kinki Tourism #Solo Travel #Kyoto Tourism #General Goods Store #New Opening #Kyoto

The same main hall houses both Suga Shrine and Traffic Shrine. It is the only shrine in Japan that has a shrine dedicated to traffic safety. Suga Shrine is known for blessings related to matchmaking and recovery from illness, while Traffic Shrine is believed to provide safety in traffic and travel. It is also recommended to pray for safety during your Kyoto trip. Takehaya Susano'o no Mikoto Kushinadahime no Mikami Hachimachi Hiko no Kami and his wife Hachimachi Hime no Kami Kunado no Kami [Name] Suga Shrine (Traffic Shrine) [Location] 1 Sainokami-Endonbi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture [Visiting Hours] 09:00 to 17:00 [Access] About a 5-minute walk from the city bus 'Kumano Shrine' stop Visit Date: May 2024

This shrine was founded in the 11th year of the Jogan era (869). It enshrines Takehayasu no O no Mikoto and Kushinadahime no Mikoto as its deities. This is the only traffic shrine in Japan where the deity of traffic safety is enshrined. It is also known as the deity of matchmaking. The grounds are not very large. It is on the way from Heian Shrine to Konkai Komyoji Temple, so please stop by. Facility name📍Suga Shrine Address📍 1 Shogoin Endomi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Visiting hours📍9:00-17:00 Access📍 ・5 minutes walk from the city bus stop "Kumano Shrine" #Domestic travel #japan #Solo travel #Girls' trip #Couple trip #Kyoto #Kyoto sightseeing #Kyoto trip #Historical site #Travel to touch historical culture #Suga Shrine #Sakura2024

●Name Hachidai Shrine ●Access 1 Ichijoji Matsubara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 🚗Use nearby parking ●Points The guardian deity of the Ichijoji area in Kyoto's northern Kyoto region Worshipped as the god of protection from evil, warding off misfortune, matchmaking, and academic success At "Ichijoji Sagarimatsu" in the grounds of Hachidai Shrine The sword master Miyamoto Musashi dueled with the Yoshioka clan Hachidai Shrine is famous as the shrine where the sword master Miyamoto Musashi worshiped before the duel The standing sand piled up in front of the main hall The shape of the sand piled up is still piled up in front of houses today, as it represents purity #Kyoto Tourism#Temples and Shrines

You can have a quiz competition just like in the world of TV! The concept room of the karaoke box was so much fun. The whole shop was decorated like a futuristic world, and there were letters and aliens that I couldn't read, which was exciting. Each floor had a different concept, and the graffiti on the walls was interesting one by one. The karaoke room at Kyodaiou, which you can choose from two people, was authentic and very fun! There was also a wide selection of drinks at the bar, and adults could drink as much as they wanted. Even with all of this, the price was not much different from regular karaoke, so it was good value for money. 📍Jajaankara Kyodai BOX Store 29 Tanakamonzen-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture #Kyoto Tourism #Karaoke #Kyoto Trip #Weekend Trip

●Name Karako Ramen ●Access 12-3 Okazaki Tokunari-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 🚗Use nearby parking ●Points Karako Ramen in the Okazaki area🍜 This is a ramen shop that I've been going to for over 20 years The taste has changed since the beginning, and anyone who has left here has become a famous ramen shop in Kyoto Well, that aside... Anyway, it feels like you've eaten a lot😋 The yellowish pork bone soup is a bean soup with vegetables Jipota Soup It's not heavy and easy to eat Also, personally, I want to eat fried chicken instead of ramen, so I drop in at this restaurant😅 The small dishes lined up on the table are provided free of charge with multiple vegetables and stews This is the "eat and run menu" that is the restaurant's selling point If you eat ramen, fried chicken, white rice, and many small dishes in a set meal, you'll be so full you won't be able to move😆 This is a restaurant you should visit if you're visiting Heian Shrine #KyotoTourism #Gourmet #Ramen #777