2025 Shijo Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

When I was staying at the Royal Park Hotel in Shijo, I accidentally saw a somewhat trendy izakaya in the alley opposite the hotel. When I looked through the mud-walled glass door, I found that it was an oden izakaya! There are 2 chefs and 3 waitresses, all busy and lively. Seeing that the place was packed, I quickly checked Google Map. It had good ratings and required reservations, so I plucked up the courage to go into the store and make a reservation. Anyway, I was staying in Kyoto for ten nights, so I would accommodate any day when there was a vacancy. After a brief conversation with the girl, she actually booked a spot for my birthday, the weekend night! Oden KELP is a restaurant that only has a Japanese menu. Even with Google Translate, it’s hard to understand. At first, I used single words to communicate with the waitress unsmoothly, but later I got the hang of it. I used photos of dishes reviewed by netizens and watched the chef serve the dishes while sitting at the bar. If I saw a dish that caught my eye, I would tell the waitress that I wanted a portion too! The menu includes boiled, grilled and fried food, as well as alcoholic soft drinks such as sake. Before I knew it, I had ordered a total of 10 dishes: boiled radish, braised beef tendon, potato and egg salad, tuna sashimi, beef and tomatoes cooked in broth, fried shrimp balls, fried shiitake mushrooms, fried mentaiko spring rolls, half-cooked chicken sashimi, and matcha lemon cocktail. The oden soup is lighter, which is a flavor that Taiwanese people would like. The soup is sweet and mellow, and is served with mashed sansho dipping sauce. Every dish is delicious, and the portion is just right, so you can order it blindly! I saw the skewers of meat on the grill and asked the chef. He said three of the dishes were chicken, but he talked to the waitress for a long time about one of them and even used Google Translate, but I still didn’t know what it was? The three of them laughed and ordered it to try. What was finally served was half-cooked chicken sashimi, which tasted like Toro, love it! The advantage of sitting at the bar is that, besides being able to watch the chef serve the dishes up close, you can also interact with the guests next to you. The two boys next to me asked me where I was from. When they heard that I came from Taiwan for a trip and stayed in Kyoto for 10 nights and Tokyo for 10 nights, they were so envious! Take the opportunity to practice national diplomacy and invite them to come to Taiwan to play and eat snacks. I really enjoyed this birthday dinner. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly. The best thing was that the store accepted Paypay, which solved my dilemma of running out of cash! (Many places in Kyoto still only accept cash, such as transportation card top-ups, attraction tickets, local food, etc.) Oden KELP Opening hours: 1700-2300 Location: Japan 600-8099 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Kamiyanagicho, ３１５ ４ #日本探店 #京都美食 #关东煮 #酒屋 #odenkelp #四条

-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-+:-+: 🇯🇵Kyoto Karasuma "SPICE HOLIC" Blissful time woven with spices -:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-+:-+: 　　　 3 minutes walk from Hankyu Karasuma Station. A spice curry specialty store in Shijo Karasuma, Kyoto. The duality of being able to enjoy authentic spice curry during the day, and spice dishes and craft drinks as a bar at night is attractive. 　　 During the day, they serve aromatic and specially made spice curry using carefully selected spices. You can enjoy deep flavors such as chicken curry, keema curry, and two types of mixed curry. 　　 At night, they start business as a spice bar. They serve a variety of unique dishes with a hint of spice. They also have a selection of carefully selected drinks that go well with spice dishes, including Kyoto craft beer. 　　 ・Mixed Curry 1,600 yen The rich flavor of the keema and the spicy flavor of the chicken are exquisitely intertwined, allowing you to enjoy two different flavors in one dish. You'll be amazed at the depth of the spices. 　　 ・Grilled Bonito with Lime-Flavored Pepper Sauce 1,320 yen The fragrant grilled bonito is accented with the freshness of lime, and the special pepper sauce adds a spicy kick. The colorful paprika adds an accent to the texture. 　　 ・Large Red Prawns with Spicy Shrimp 1,540 yen The plump red shrimp is intertwined with lemon and chili spices, creating a stimulating yet deep flavor. The wild texture, which can be enjoyed with the shell on, is irresistible. 　　 The interior of the restaurant is characterized by lightning-shaped counter seats, designed to prevent you from bumping into the person next to you. You can spend a moment surrounded by the aroma of spices in a sophisticated atmosphere. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 ────────────── ▼ SPICE HOLIC 1F Takatsuji Mihara Building, 323 Honeyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Business hours: 11:30 - 15:00, 17:00 - 22:00 / Mon 11:30 - 15:00 Closed: Irregularly Access: 3 minutes walk from Hankyu Karasuma Station ───────────── #Absolutely free trip #Karasuma gourmet #Karasuma lunch #Shijo gourmet #Shijo lunch #Shijo Karasuma #Kyoto gourmet #Kyoto curry #Kyoto spice curry #Kyoto trip

🍵ZEN CAFE🍵 🌼Location: 570-210 Minami-gawa Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 🌼Access: 158m from Gion-Shijo Station 🌼Opening hours: 11:00-18:00 When you think of Kyoto, you think of Japanese sweets🍡 You can enjoy Japanese sweets in a stylish atmosphere☺️ I ordered a high-grade fresh confection (800 yen) and a seasonal juice (1000 yen)✨ The seasonal fruit is dekopon🍊 They squeeze it after you order, so it's very fresh and juicy🤤💕 You can't make a reservation, but you can wait your turn on the touch panel at the entrance! They call you when it's your turn, so I was happy to be able to wait while sightseeing nearby😆✨ #Kyoto #KyotoCafe #KyotoSweets #KansaiCafe #ZENCAFE #0YenTrip

#Kyoto Sakura At Shijo Bridge in Kyoto, the cherry blossoms were falling like snow, which stunned me! The scenery here is so beautiful, as if you are in a moving painting. The four bridges are not only an important transportation route, but also a spiritual harbor where people gather. The spring sunshine shines through the branches and leaves of the cherry trees, casting mottled light and shadows, making people feel incomparable warmth and happiness. Whenever the breeze blows, the cherry blossom petals flutter, as if sending blessings to our journey. Shijo Bridge has a long history and has been one of Kyoto's important landmarks since ancient times. The bridge was crowded with people, whether local residents or tourists from all over, everyone was immersed in this beautiful sea of ​​cherry blossoms. At this moment, I felt an indescribable connection, as if I had become one with the history of this city. The brevity and splendor of cherry blossoms are as precious as life, making me cherish every moment even more. Here, I saw people smiling, children playing, and couples interacting sweetly, all of which made this place full of life. Shijo Bridge is not only a great place to enjoy cherry blossoms, but also a place that carries countless stories and memories. It taught me how to stop in my busy life and quietly appreciate the beauty around me. Transportation: Take the Kyoto City Bus to Shijo Ohashi Station Address: Shijo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City #Kyoto #Cherry Blossoms #Travel Memories #Spring Atmosphere 🌸