Best places in Kyoto

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KIMONO TEA CEREMONY KYOTO MAIKOYA at NISHIKI
Tourist attraction
👍👍 My first time in Japan and this was a dream to do, in my group and by my group I mean the people we met there sharing this experience, we all loved it.. saw a few bad reviews that say is too touristy or not authentic but honestly I don’t know what they were expecting, I know this is quick summarized...
4.90 (3.2K reviews)
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Sakura Cross Hotel Kyoto Kiyomizudera
Japanese-style business hotel
😠 Worst Hotel for me (as a tourist) at Japan. Because: 1. This place don’t have any workers in reception, and if you have check in problems, you must complain and wait (in my experience it takes around 1 hour) 2. There is no free water, microwave and luggage storage. 3. Because of no luggage storage,...
$68/night
4.90 (2K reviews)
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Gyukatsu Motomura Sanjo Kawaramachi Branch
Meat dish restaurant
👍👍 This location in particular has a beautiful restaurant space. We were seated near the window which oversaw the river walk. From the other 2 locations we have visited, this location really stood out. As we walked into the restaurant all of the staff welcomed us. The staff here do speak a bit of Engli...
4.90 (2K reviews)
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garden Kyoto Rings for Weddings, Engagements and Proposals
Bridal shop
👍👍 I previously purchased a proposal necklace here, and after the proposal I came back to choose an engagement ring and wedding ring. We were presented with many rings that matched our tastes, and the two of us had fun choosing them. There are so many brands with various designs that I had a hard time...
4.90 (1.6K reviews)
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A5 Wagyu Sukiyaki Kyoto Panga Halal Restaurant
Sukiyaki and Shabu Shabu restaurant
👍👍 ["We visited this place for dinner and had made reservations in advance. The venue appeared newly opened and had a very cozy setup.\n\nThis was our first sukiyaki experience, and the staff were incredibly helpful in explaining the process to us. They checked in regularly to ensure everything was goi...
4.90 (1.6K reviews)
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MABRUR HALAL DINING (マブルー ハラル ダイニング京都)
Halal restaurant
Down-to-earth Indian & Bangladeshi destination specializing in curries & kebabs.
4.90 (1.1K reviews)
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Kyoto Samurai & Kyoto Swords (Annex of Kyoto Samurai Museum)
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This was an amazing experience that truly was the highlight of my Kyoto trip. The staff are amazing. They were professional, kind and truly cared about me and having an enjoyable experience. They speak excellent English and made my last day in Kyoto very special. Pro tip: wear a kimono before puttin...
4.90 (1K reviews)
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Okonomiyaki Katsu
Okonomiyaki restaurant
Compact restaurant with griddle tables for cook-your-own pancakes with savory fillings.
4.90 (1K reviews)
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Pizzeria LUGARA
Italian restaurant
👍👍 TRUST ME! This is exactly what you need right now. Amazing wood-burning oven delivers amazing a crispy, beautifully charred crust. The ingredient were wonderful. The salad was also fresh and had a great mix of vegetables.
4.90 (929 reviews)
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KYOTO SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM With Experience (Experience Floor of the Kyoto Samurai Ninja Museum)
Martial arts school
👍 We had an amazing enthusiastic guide in the living legend Nobu. However we only heard the history of the samurai which was awesome, but we kinda missed the ninja part of the museum.
4.90 (887 reviews)
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Share HappineSS Karaoke Bar
Karaoke bar
👍👍 Great bar for drinks, hot snacks and friendly company! Fantastic place for locals and foreigners. I'm from the UK and I was on holiday in Japan. I found this place on my last evening in Kyoto and had a great time hanging out with the owner (Raja) and a local Japanese guy. Raja speaks English (and Ja...
5.00 (441 reviews)
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KYOTO SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM With Experience
Tourist attraction
Small museum with Edo-period armor & sword displays & family-friendly instruction in warrior skills.
4.80 (12K reviews)
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Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu (Kiyomizu Gojozaka)
Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant
👍👍 Food is very delicious . There was also instruction on “How to enjoy GyuKatsu” so we can enjoy without being lost in translation ❤️ crispy on the outside , soft and juicy in the inside . cook it to your liking too ! if you are very hungry , you can top up more meat : meat variety to your meal for a...
4.80 (4.9K reviews)
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Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu
Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant
👍👍 A nice gyukatsu restaurant in a hot place in Kyoto. There were always people waiting outside. The beef tongue was surprisingly the best tasting gyukatsu that we have ever tried. The curry sauce going with the beef tongue was also really nice.
4.80 (4.8K reviews)
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Kyoto Geisha Show & Experience GION MAIKOYA
Performing arts theater
👍👍 Amazing experience! From start to finish our Geisha Tea Ceremony was so relaxed, informative and fun. Nana showed us gracious Japanese hospitality. It was an immersion - From gorgeous hairstyling with flowers, to expert and creative kimono dressing, and a wonderful geisha interaction. We then w...
4.90 (714 reviews)
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MUSIC BAR universe -GION-
Bar
👍👍 I stumbled across this little bar in Kyoto, and it was the coolest, definitely a highlight of my first trip to Japan. The owner and I became quick friends, and I was so humbled to find my people halfway across the globe. As a vinyl DJ from the US, I was impressed with the collection of music they ha...
5.00 (385 reviews)
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Pug Cafe Living Room Kyoto
Dog cafe
👍👍 Best place in the world. These pug’s are wild and love “working” in the cafe. Very smart and know which ppl have treats and swarm them. When you run out of treats you can chill and watch the pugs. An old one will usually join you to sit in peace. There are tons of pugs and they’re all very well take...
4.90 (641 reviews)
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SALMAN & SOHEL HALAL KITCHEN
Indian Muslim restaurant
👍👍 A tasty sumptuous Halal spot you will love to try again and again in Kyoto... Location easy to find, quality service and timely with a lot of varieties to pick from the menu...
4.80 (1.8K reviews)
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Kyoto Samurai
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Great experience today for me and my wife. Sensei Kuwabara was a very patient and informative instructor. He was great at demonstrating and improving our technique. When I asked (many!) technical questions he was able to understand and communicate the information. When needed we used translation app...
5.00 (348 reviews)
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