Guidebook YOKAI SOHO
Sightseeing
Kitano-temmangū Shrine
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardAntique flea market every 25th
Kamishichiken 上七軒 is the oldest Geisha district of Kyoto, and still the most traditional of them (there are 5 of them in Kyoto, mainly close to Gion area). Here you can see some geiko and maiko going to their tea houses from 6 pm, without being bothered by many tourists.
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Kamishichiken Kabukai
Shinseichō Kamigyo WardKamishichiken 上七軒 is the oldest Geisha district of Kyoto, and still the most traditional of them (there are 5 of them in Kyoto, mainly close to Gion area). Here you can see some geiko and maiko going to their tea houses from 6 pm, without being bothered by many tourists.
Kitanohakubaicho Station
Kitanoshimohakubaichō Kita WardTrain access to Arashiyama
Shinto shrine hosting Yokai Flea Market.
Specialized in ancient astronomy.
Sanctuaire Daishogun Hachi
Nishimachi-48 Kamigyo WardShinto shrine hosting Yokai Flea Market.
Specialized in ancient astronomy.
The famous Golden Pavilion is one of the most touristic place in Japan.
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Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōThe famous Golden Pavilion is one of the most touristic place in Japan.
Yamashiro Onsen is a public onsen (natural thermal water) located very close to Yokai SOHO. It is kids friendly.
Open 3 pm-1 am; 8 am-1 am (Sundays); closed on Thursday
http://www.yamashiro-onsen.com/
Shimoyokochō, ２１８
Yamashiro Onsen is a public onsen (natural thermal water) located very close to Yokai SOHO. It is kids friendly.
Open 3 pm-1 am; 8 am-1 am (Sundays); closed on Thursday
http://www.yamashiro-onsen.com/
Ryōan-ji
Ryōanji GoryōnoshitachōOne of the most famous Zen garden.
A great Buddhist temple with superb cherry trees. The monks have traditional botanic skills.
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Ninna-ji
OmuroōuchiA great Buddhist temple with superb cherry trees. The monks have traditional botanic skills.
One of the most beautiful Buddhist temple in Kyoto; still preserved from the tourist crowds.
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Temple Myoshinji
花園妙心寺町-64 右京区One of the most beautiful Buddhist temple in Kyoto; still preserved from the tourist crowds.
The Kaburenjo is the traditionnal maiko (geisha) dance theater. It is the heart of the hanamichi geisha district of Kamishichiken, the oldest "red-light" district in Kyoto.
Shinseichō, 今出川通御前通東入７４２
The Kaburenjo is the traditionnal maiko (geisha) dance theater. It is the heart of the hanamichi geisha district of Kamishichiken, the oldest "red-light" district in Kyoto.
The Daitokuji monastery 大徳寺 is one of the biggest 5th Zen monastery in Kyoto. In the Daitokuji we recommend visiting the Kotoin 高桐院 and the Daisen-in 大仙院, among other temples.
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Daitoku-ji
53 Murasakino DaitokujichōThe Daitokuji monastery 大徳寺 is one of the biggest 5th Zen monastery in Kyoto. In the Daitokuji we recommend visiting the Kotoin 高桐院 and the Daisen-in 大仙院, among other temples.
Nijo castle 二条城 was the Shogun palace, the precincts have beautiful gardens and gates. Inside, painting from the Kano school (especially tigers) and reconstitution of historical scenes are particularly intersting.
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Château Nijō
541 NijōjōchōNijo castle 二条城 was the Shogun palace, the precincts have beautiful gardens and gates. Inside, painting from the Kano school (especially tigers) and reconstitution of historical scenes are particularly intersting.
Yokai Street has been name after the Japanese monster folklore in 2005. Most of retail shops in the street have a yokai at their entrance, like we do, at Yokai Soho, with our Blue Demon Ao Oni 青鬼！
Yokai (Monster) Street
一条通 上京区Yokai Street has been name after the Japanese monster folklore in 2005. Most of retail shops in the street have a yokai at their entrance, like we do, at Yokai Soho, with our Blue Demon Ao Oni 青鬼！
Essentials
7-Eleven Kyoto-Senbon-Nakadachiuri
玉屋町-37 上京区24/7 convenient store
Lawson Senbon-Ichijo
682-1 KitaisedonokamaechōConvenient store 24/7
Supermarket with fresh food (vegetables, fruits), sushi bento, grocery, some baby food too.
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Mesa Kitano
65-18 SangenchōSupermarket with fresh food (vegetables, fruits), sushi bento, grocery, some baby food too.
Shinagawa food center has many fresh food ready to eat; sashimi or cooked fishes and seafood.
Higashimachi, 中立売通七本松西入４５−１
Shinagawa food center has many fresh food ready to eat; sashimi or cooked fishes and seafood.
Excellent meat shop.
You can ask our cafe staff to help you ordering your favorite meat.
24-15 Nishimachi
Excellent meat shop.
You can ask our cafe staff to help you ordering your favorite meat.
There are 2 Izumiya supermarkets near Yokai Soho. The one at Kitano hakubaicho is on several floors, it is a kind of small mall.
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Izumiya Hakubaicho
6-1 KitanoshimohakubaichōThere are 2 Izumiya supermarkets near Yokai Soho. The one at Kitano hakubaicho is on several floors, it is a kind of small mall.
This Lawson is the closest convenient store (konbini) open 24 hours near our building.
Lawson Ninnajikaido-Shichihonmatsu
103-1 IchibanchōThis Lawson is the closest convenient store (konbini) open 24 hours near our building.
Everything Else
はせがわ小児科
Karasumachō Kamigyo WardExcellent physician (specialized in pediatrics) graduated from UCLA
Kyōto Prefectural Police Kamigyō Police Station
御前通 Kamigyo WardCentral Police station
Tam Tam is a cycle shop connected to Yokai SOHO.
Katagiri-san, the nice owner fix Yokai SOHO rental bikes for a very gentle price, and even for free if it's a quick fixing.
サイクルヴィレッジジャムジャム
Tam Tam is a cycle shop connected to Yokai SOHO.
Katagiri-san, the nice owner fix Yokai SOHO rental bikes for a very gentle price, and even for free if it's a quick fixing.
Higashimachi, ３４−１
Laundromat very new washing and drying machines.
Close at 10 pm.
Funaoka Onsen is an historical public bath; the most ancient one in the city.
Open everyday until 1 am.
400 yens for adults, even cheaper for kids.
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Funaoka Onsen
82-1 Murasakino MinamifunaokachōFunaoka Onsen is an historical public bath; the most ancient one in the city.
Open everyday until 1 am.
400 yens for adults, even cheaper for kids.
Kyōto Kitano Post Office
Shinseichō Kamigyo WardKyōtokitano Post Office.
Open until 5 pm, closed on week-ends.
JR station.
Trains every 8 minutes to Kyoto station.
Take bus No 203 to Kitano tenmangu-mae bus stop.
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Emmachi Station
42-1 西ノ京円町JR station.
Trains every 8 minutes to Kyoto station.
Take bus No 203 to Kitano tenmangu-mae bus stop.
City bus:
No 50 & 101 to Kyoto station.
No 51 & 10 to city center and Gion.
No 102 to Kyoto Univ., Doshisha & Silver pavilion.
No 55 to Nijo castle.
No 203 loop line to the East, Gion, Higashiyama.
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Kitanotenmangumae Bus Stop station
Kamiyagawachō Kamigyo WardCity bus:
No 50 & 101 to Kyoto station.
No 51 & 10 to city center and Gion.
No 102 to Kyoto Univ., Doshisha & Silver pavilion.
No 55 to Nijo castle.
No 203 loop line to the East, Gion, Higashiyama.
Shopping
Kohnan Nishijin Kamishichiken
Suenokuchichō Kamigyo WardKonan Home Center
Nishikika getsudo 錦佳月堂 is a traditional tea seller with 100 years history in Japanese teas, especially from Uji area (South of Kyoto). If you like Japanese tea this is a place to go. They also have a matcha (Japanese green tea) soft ice cream.
錦長樹
Nishimachi Kamigyo WardNishikika getsudo 錦佳月堂 is a traditional tea seller with 100 years history in Japanese teas, especially from Uji area (South of Kyoto). If you like Japanese tea this is a place to go. They also have a matcha (Japanese green tea) soft ice cream.
パソコン・パオーンズ
123 YonbanchōNeed to fix your computer, Paoons is the place, an old school computer shop!
Food Scene
Takigahanachō, ４２９
Kyoto traditional sushi restaurant.
Long tradition of excellence.
Ramen noodle restaurant.
One of the best address in Yokai Street. Inoue-san can prepare you some excellent ramen, gyoza, tonkatsu. Yokai SOHO friend.
Closed only on Tuesday.
お食事処いのうえ
大上之町-73 上京区Ramen noodle restaurant.
One of the best address in Yokai Street. Inoue-san can prepare you some excellent ramen, gyoza, tonkatsu. Yokai SOHO friend.
Closed only on Tuesday.
The oldest tavern (izakaya 居酒屋) in Kyoto.
http://sibumi.blog103.fc2.com/blog-entry-1643.html
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Shinme
玉屋町-38 上京区The oldest tavern (izakaya 居酒屋) in Kyoto.
http://sibumi.blog103.fc2.com/blog-entry-1643.html
誠養軒
Seiyoken is a small local Ramen, Yaki soba, and gyoza restaurant. Open until 12 pm.
Organic Italian restaurant and pizzeria. Vegan and macrobiotic choice available.
Good wine and jazz music too.
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Da Maeda
玉屋町-41 千本通中立売上るOrganic Italian restaurant and pizzeria. Vegan and macrobiotic choice available.
Good wine and jazz music too.
Castella do Paolo is a Portuguese castella cake and café, on the side of Kitano tenmangu shrine.
カステラ ド パウロ
Castella do Paolo is a Portuguese castella cake and café, on the side of Kitano tenmangu shrine.
The Enchanted Donkey: restaurant with a different chef everyday. Popular among students (whom can also become chefs).
魔法にかかったロバ
The Enchanted Donkey: restaurant with a different chef everyday. Popular among students (whom can also become chefs).
Nicely renovated coffee shop with home made donut and good coffee.
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knot café
758-1 HigashiimakōjichōNicely renovated coffee shop with home made donut and good coffee.
たわらや
Tawaraya is a very nice place for eating soba or udon noodle sets.
Shin 伸 is a good yakitori (grilled chicken sticks) on Imadegawa street, 5 minutes walk distance from the building. Good for less than 10 people.
焼鳥串焼・伸
Shin 伸 is a good yakitori (grilled chicken sticks) on Imadegawa street, 5 minutes walk distance from the building. Good for less than 10 people.
Kushi-Hachi is a big brand of yakitori, this place, close to Kitano hakubaicho station is good for groups, as well as families.
Kita Ward
Kushi-Hachi is a big brand of yakitori, this place, close to Kitano hakubaicho station is good for groups, as well as families.
Il Piatto is an excellent Italian restaurant with good wines and a bistrot like ambiance. The view on the Tenjin river is very nice and the chef is friendly. Good for dinner and for a drink.
イルピアット紙屋川
Il Piatto is an excellent Italian restaurant with good wines and a bistrot like ambiance. The view on the Tenjin river is very nice and the chef is friendly. Good for dinner and for a drink.
Latteart Junkies Roasting Shop: the name says it all, here is one of the best coffee in Kyoto!
LatteArtJunkiesRoastingShop second
839-3 KamiyagawachōLatteart Junkies Roasting Shop: the name says it all, here is one of the best coffee in Kyoto!
Toyouke-chaya is a very well-know tofu restaurant. Tofu being the specialty of Kyoto, it is worth trying. There is usually a queue before the shop.
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Toyouke Chaya
Kamiyagawachō Kamigyo WardToyouke-chaya is a very well-know tofu restaurant. Tofu being the specialty of Kyoto, it is worth trying. There is usually a queue before the shop.
Awamochisho-Sawaya is a very famous mochi (rice bowl) patisserie. There is usually a queue to enter the shop.
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Awamochidokoro Sawaya
838-7 KamiyagawachōAwamochisho-Sawaya is a very famous mochi (rice bowl) patisserie. There is usually a queue to enter the shop.
Harbor Cafe
Kitanokobaicho-88 Kita WardHarbor Cafe is open 24 hours, usually used by local students it is spacious and cheap.
Pinnata is located on the 2nd floor of Yoshida mansion, very close to the building. Owned by a kind couple they serve a good lunch with 3 options and a very reasonable pricing.
食堂とカフェ Pinnata (ピナータ)
17-2 NishimachiPinnata is located on the 2nd floor of Yoshida mansion, very close to the building. Owned by a kind couple they serve a good lunch with 3 options and a very reasonable pricing.
Kyoto gura 京都ぐら is a yakiniku restaurant, they have several types of grilled meat, in a Japanese Korean style. Close to Senbon street at the beginning of the arcades it is vivid place with young staffs, good for groups who like meat and drinks. Budget prices.
京都ぐら
Kameyachō Kamigyo WardKyoto gura 京都ぐら is a yakiniku restaurant, they have several types of grilled meat, in a Japanese Korean style. Close to Senbon street at the beginning of the arcades it is vivid place with young staffs, good for groups who like meat and drinks. Budget prices.
Frosch is a restaurant and cafe which is kids friendly and close to a small kids playground. Reasonable prices and cool ambiance.
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Cafe Frosch
557-7 HigashiyanagichōFrosch is a restaurant and cafe which is kids friendly and close to a small kids playground. Reasonable prices and cool ambiance.
Jam Jar is own by a friendly Aussie, they have a good continental breakfast. You can also try Knot coffee just behind.
Jam Jar Lounge & Inn
758-2 HigashiimakōjichōJam Jar is own by a friendly Aussie, they have a good continental breakfast. You can also try Knot coffee just behind.
The Pâtisserie café 3ème is a cute café ran by a young Japanese couple; the ambiance is a mix of Japanese machiya house and French fashion; by night it works as a bar.
It opens at 11 am on weekdays, 12 on weekends and closes at 10:30 pm.
Pâtisserie café 3ème
206 NishijōzenjichōThe Pâtisserie café 3ème is a cute café ran by a young Japanese couple; the ambiance is a mix of Japanese machiya house and French fashion; by night it works as a bar.
It opens at 11 am on weekdays, 12 on weekends and closes at 10:30 pm.
Toyokeya Yamamoto とようけ屋山本 is a very famous tofu maker. Funded in 1897, it opens everyday from 4 am to 6:30 pm. An authentic institution that flourished for providing the best tofu to the best restaurants of the "flower district" (hanamachi 花街) of Kamishichiken 上七軒 . If you want to taste real Japanese tofu, this is the place, they have different types, at very reasonable prices.
とようけ屋山本
七本松通一条上る-429-5 TakigahanachōToyokeya Yamamoto とようけ屋山本 is a very famous tofu maker. Funded in 1897, it opens everyday from 4 am to 6:30 pm. An authentic institution that flourished for providing the best tofu to the best restaurants of the "flower district" (hanamachi 花街) of Kamishichiken 上七軒 . If you want to taste real Japanese tofu, this is the place, they have different types, at very reasonable prices.
Kushihachi 串八 is a chain restaurant that can accommodate big groups. Kushi 串 are meat or vegetable skewers. This restaurant is rather popular among students too.
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Kushihachi
田中門前町-81 左京区Kushihachi 串八 is a chain restaurant that can accommodate big groups. Kushi 串 are meat or vegetable skewers. This restaurant is rather popular among students too.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is us, check out our Facebook page for events: art shows, DJ, live music, talks!
On the ground floors our Wifi is: Yokai ; password: yokaicafe
YOKAI SOHO
24 NishimachiThis is us, check out our Facebook page for events: art shows, DJ, live music, talks!
On the ground floors our Wifi is: Yokai ; password: yokaicafe
Maggie's Curry & Bar
373 MatsuyachōRock bar serving curry sets. Opens until 1 am.
Entertainment & Activities
For curiosity (not for kids) a retro adult movie theater, opened all day from 11 am to 10 pm.
Senbon Nikkatsu
172 GobanchōFor curiosity (not for kids) a retro adult movie theater, opened all day from 11 am to 10 pm.
TOHO Cinemas Nijo
107 Nishinokyō ToganoochōTOHO Cinema Nijo. Check for movies in original versions.
TOEI 東映 cinema studios are famous for samurai movies and historical plots. You can get dressed and visit the studios.
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Toei Kyoto Studio Park
10 Uzumasa HigashihachiokachōTOEI 東映 cinema studios are famous for samurai movies and historical plots. You can get dressed and visit the studios.
Senbon Billard was funded 70 years ago and it is still run by the same family (3rd generation). It has 4 Brunswick billards and many cans. Rental is 700 JPY per hour per person. It has not changed for 70 years. You can bring your own drinks, or buy there too.
Taidōkataharachō, ６５２−３
Senbon Billard was funded 70 years ago and it is still run by the same family (3rd generation). It has 4 Brunswick billards and many cans. Rental is 700 JPY per hour per person. It has not changed for 70 years. You can bring your own drinks, or buy there too.
Tenzan no yu 天山の湯 is a "super sento" or an onsen (hot spring) that turned to a big public bath. Price is a bit higher than a public bath, about 1500 JPY per person, but it has many different baths, sauna, and provides soap and shampoo (you just need a small towel), there is also a good restaurant inside. Access is easy from Kitano hakubaicho train station, there is just on change on the way, stop at Arisugawa station.
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Sagano Onsen Tenzan-no-yu
Saganomiyanomotochō Ukyo WardTenzan no yu 天山の湯 is a "super sento" or an onsen (hot spring) that turned to a big public bath. Price is a bit higher than a public bath, about 1500 JPY per person, but it has many different baths, sauna, and provides soap and shampoo (you just need a small towel), there is also a good restaurant inside. Access is easy from Kitano hakubaicho train station, there is just on change on the way, stop at Arisugawa station.