Kyoto
Kyoto is an ancient capital of Japan and attracts many tourists all over
the world. "Sanjo Ohashi" is the bridge over the picturesque
Kamo River in Kyoto.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the chancellor of the Momoyama period, built Sanjo
Ohashi. In the Edo period, it was the terminal of the Tokaido and a lot
of tourists crossed this bridge. People saw the leaving tourists off at
the eastern end of the bridge and received them at the western end of the
bridge. There used to be inns or teahouses on both sides of the bridge.
Now, this area creates a classic atmosphere, and is lively with many people.
In spring, you can stroll along the Kamo River while viewing beautiful
cherry blossom.
 present Kyoto (sanjo ohashi) |
 Kyoto in the Edo era (ukiyo-e by Hiroshige) |
Main Transportation
- Kansai International Airport about 75 minutes to Kyoto Station by train
- Osaka International Airport about 55 minutes to Kyoto by bus
- Centrair (Central Japan International Airport) about 90 minutes to Kyoto Station by train
- JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) Bullet train service between Tokyo Station to Shin-Osaka Station
- Subway and City Bus in Kyoto
Local cuisine: Kamonasu Dengaku (fried eggplant produced in Kyoto with miso)
Hotel and Ryokan List
- Hotel Granvia Kyoto (Karasuma-Dori, Shimogyo-ku) located above JR Kyoto Station, directly access to Kansai international Airport by train, Sushi restaurant, Japanese formal restaurant, Tempura restaurant
- Kyoto Brighton Hotel (Shinmachi-Dori, Kamigyo-ku) near Imadegawa Subway Station, Japanese Kaiseki restaurant, Teppanyaki restaurant, esthetic salon, gym and swimming pool
- Hyatt Regency Kyoto (Sanjusangendo-mawari, Higashiyama-ku ) Near Keihan Shichijo Station, Japanese restaurant with Edomae Sushi, dinner with Maiko, spa, business center
- Hotel Fujita Kyoto(Kamogawa Nijo-ohashi Tamoto,Nakagyo-ku ) 3 minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakushomae Subway Station, Japanese restaurant with Sushi, Tempura dishes
- Hotel Alpha Kyoto (Kawaramachi-douri, Nakagyo-ku) 1 minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, western style rooms and Japanese style room, convenience store, Japanese restaurant
- Hiiragiya ryokan (Fuyacho Anekoji-agaru, Nakagyo-ku) near Oike Subway Station, traditional Japanese-style rooms, fine Kaiseki cuisine with served on elegant lacquer ware and Kyoto-crafted ceramics
- Ryokan Kohoro (Rokkakku, Nakagyo-ku) near Karasuma-oike Station, Japanese style guest room, public bath made of Hinoki (cypress), PC in the lobby (free of charge), Japanese restaurant with Sukiyaki dishes
- Gyozanen (Ohara, Sakyou-ku) 15mintes from Kokusaikaikan Station by bus, Tofu, Sukiyaki, Teppanyaki dishes, public open-air and indoor hot spring bath, both Japanese style room and western style room
- Ryokan Karaku (Gionmachi-minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku) near Shijo Station, public bath, Japanese traditional Kaiseki cuisine, free to use PC in the lobby
- Tamahan (Gion, Shimogawara-cho,Higashiyama-ku) old-style Japanese hotel, Japanese garden, rooms with traditional Japanese bath, Kaiseki, Sushi, Tempura, Sukiyaki, Yakitori dishes
- Sakanoue (Gion, Shimogawara, Higashiyama-ku) 20 minutes walk from Shijo Station, Japanese traditional guest room with private bath, family-sized large bath for private use, seasonal Japnese cuisine
- Nissokan Shoshintei (Sanjoohashi Higashi-iru,Higashiyama-ku) located on Sanjodori- Street, Japanese style room, publich bath, foot bath
Restaurants nearby
- Nanzenji Ginmond（Nanzenji, Sakyo-ku）Japanese Kaiseki restaurant
- Sachi Ryu （Kuromon-Dori Oike Sagaru,Nakagyo-Ku）Kyo Kaiseki restaurant
- Misoguigawa（Pontocho-dori, Nakagyo-ku）French Kaiseki restaurant
- Nontaroh（Shijo-agaru, Higashiyama-ku）Sushi restaurant
- Tempura Endo Yasaka（Komatsu-cho, Higashiyama-ku） Tempura restaurant
Tourist spot in Kyoto
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Ginkaku-ji
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