Northern Kyoto - Kyoto settentrionale

Northern Kyoto (北山) is a district of the city of Kyoto.

To know

This district is packed with dozens of centuries-old shrines and temples, including several sites of the World Heritage. One of Kyoto's most famous attractions - the magnificent Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion - is located here.

Geographical notes

To the northeast lies the Mount Hiei with its 800 meters high.

How to orient yourself

The southern boundary of the district is marked by 35.0296135.74961 Imadegawa dori.

One of the main streets of the district that runs from east to west and on which there are a great number of attractions is 35.040508135.7863222 Kitaoji-dōri.

Neighborhoods

• 35.041127135.7536161 Kita
• 35.055135.67432 Takao
• 35.114135.8273 Ohara

How to get

On the train

• 35.030514135.7732971 Demachiyanagi Station. The Keihan lines connect northern Kyoto with Eastern Kyoto. While the Eiden lines connect the suburbs to the north and east of the city.  

By tram

On the west side, the Keifuku tram lines provide easy access to the area of Arashiyama, with stops for Ninna-ji, Ryōan-ji, Kinkaku-ji, and Kitano Tenman-gū (35.027516135.7308442 Kitano Hakubaichō Station).

Roads passing through northern Kyoto

end ←	No.  S.	→ Sanjo → Hirakatashi → Kyobashi
Arashiyama ← verse ← Katabiranotsuji ←	OR  IS	→ end
end ←	No.  S.	→ Shijo → Kyoto
Tsuruga ← Obama ←	No.  S.	→ Nishioji Gojo
Wakasa ← Otsu ←	No.  S.	→ Karasuma Gojo
Ikeda ← Kameoka ←	OR  IS	→ Otsu → Omihachiman

How to get around

By metro

• 35.0449135.75893 Kitaōji Station (北大 路 駅). Located on the line of the city's subway, gives travelers easy access to a major bus terminal serving northern parts of Kyoto  
• 35.0627135.78544 Kokusaikaikan Station (国際 会館 駅). The Karasuma Line continues north to this station, near the Kyoto International Conference Center.  

By bus

The north of Kyoto covers a large area. Bus n ° 8 North (北 8) runs through the entire north area. For the north-west, No. 59 serves major attractions. To the north-east, buses no. 4 and n. 5 serve the famous tourist spots. Number 8 is the only bus connecting the Takao area. Bus number 17 will take you to the Ohara area. These two areas are outside the ¥ 500 daily limit, so do not purchase this pass if you are traveling to one of these areas.

What see

Northwest of Kyoto

Visiting the vast temple complex of northwestern Kyoto can take the best part of a day. A suggested route is to take the subway (Karasuma Line) to Kitaoji Station, and walk west along Kitaoji-dōri. Daitoku-ji, Kinkaku-ji, Ryōan-ji, and Ninna-ji temples are all on Kitaoji-dōri, and are about 15-30 minutes away on foot. If it's hot and easy to use, it's easy to take the bus to the temple, just read the street map at the stops. Along the way, you will notice the giant "dai" (大) symbol burned on Mount Daimon-ji, which can be climbed in an hour or so - look for the entrance near Kinkaku-ji (see below). Hirano Shrine is a short walk south along Nishioji-dōri from Kinkaku-ji. If you still have time at the end of the day, take the leisurely electric railway (Keifuku Kitano Line) from Omuro to Katabiranotsuji, then the JR Sagano Line from Uzumasa Station to central Kyoto.

• 35.0395135.72851 Kinkaku-ji (金 閣 寺), 1 Kinkakuji-cho, Kita-ku (By bus stop "Kinkakuji-michi" nº 12, 59, 101, 102, 204, 205 or "Kinkakuji-mae" nº 12 and 59). ¥ 400. Mon-Sun 9: 00-17: 00. The Temple of the Golden Pavilion, formally known as Rokuonji (鹿苑 寺), is Kyoto's most popular tourist attraction. The pavilion was originally built as a residence for the Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in the late 14th century and converted into a temple by his son. However, the pavilion was burned down in 1950 by a young monk who had become obsessed with it. (The story became the basis for Yukio Mishima, The Temple of the Golden Pavilion.) The beautiful landscape and the reflection of the temple on the surface of the water create an impressive sight. Get there early to avoid school groups. Visitors follow a path through the moss garden surrounding the pavilion, before emerging into a square crowded with souvenir shops. It is only a short walk from Ryōan-ji (under).  

• 35.034444135.7183332 Ryōan-ji (龍 安 寺) (By bus stop “Ryōanji-mae” nº 59; Randen tram stop "Ryoanji-michi"), ☎ 8175-463-2216. ¥ 500. Mon-Sun 8: 00-17: 00 (Mar-Nov), 8: 30-16: 30 (Dec-Feb). Famous for its Zen garden which is considered one of the most notable examples of the "dry landscape" style. Surrounded by low walls, with a cluster of fifteen rocks it sits on a bed of white gravel. That's all: no trees, no hills, no ponds and no dripping water. In this garden built by the Zen monk Tokuho Zenketsu, a stone is always hidden from view even if you change perspective. This feature is intended to remind us that the Whole cannot be known even if from a different point of view.

Behind the simple temple overlooking the rock garden is a stone basin called Tsukubai which is said to have been built since Tokugawa Mitsukuni in the 17th century, it bears a simple but profound four-character inscription: "I only learn to be happy". Near the temple there is also a vastò pond of the twelfth century where there are mandarin ducks. This fire-destroyed temple was rebuilt in 1499 and entered the UNESCO list in 1994.  

• 35.031111135.7138893 ^{[link not working]}Ninna-ji (仁 和 寺) (Bus stop "Omuro Ninnaji" n ° 10, 26, 59), ☎ 81 75-461-1155. Walking around the temple gardens is free, entrance to the former palace costs ¥ 500. 9:00-16:30. Another large temple complex that is often overlooked by tourists. Entry to the gardens is free, allowing visitors to see the 17th-century five-story pagoda and plantation of dwarf cherry trees (which are always the last to bloom in Kyoto, in early mid-April). Inside the ancient palace building (which requires entry to enter) there are some beautifully painted walls and an enclosed garden. In the hills behind the temple, there is a delightful miniature version of the famous 88th Temple Shikoku pilgrimage.  

• 35.044036135.7460584 Daitoku-ji (大 徳 寺), 53 Murasakino (Daitokuji-mae bus stop, No. 28 and 91), ☎ 81 75-491-0019. A large temple complex, which boasts many small sub-temples within its grounds. Daitokuji is the quietest in the northwestern part of Kyoto, and if you visit it early in the day, there may be a few. Eight of the twenty-four sub-temples are open to the public (most days 9:00 - 17:00), and each charges a ticket of approximately ¥ 400.

The most popular sub-temples are Daisen-in (大仙 院), located on the north side of the temple complex, which has a beautiful zen garden, along with delicious cinnamon sweets which only this temple has the rights to sell / produce (you can taste one if you have tea or buy a package for ¥ 700), Kōtō-in (高 桐 院) particularly known for its maples, which are beautiful in the fall, if you don't mind the crowds, and Hōshun-in (芳 春 院) which has the same architectural style as the temples of Kinkakuji is Ginkakuji as a backdrop for the elegant bridge over a pond.  

• 35.045778135.7420535 Imamiya Shrine (今 宮 神社, Imamiya-jinja), 21 Imamiya-cho Murasakino Kita-ku (Just outside the Daitokuji complex), ☎ 81 75-491-0082. free. Although the current structure dates from 1902, the original was built during the Heian period. At that time, the city was plagued with diseases and epidemics, so the Imamiya Shrine was built to appease the gods. Even today many visitors come to pray for good health and to ward off disease.  
• 35.03155135.7234696 Tōji-in (等 持 院) (Bus stop "Tojiin-machi" n ° 10, 26; Randen "Toji-in" tram stop), ☎ 81 75-691-3325. ¥ 500. 8:00-16:30. Dedicated to the Ashikaga family, the statues inside represent each Ashikaga ruler. The temple also has a lovely garden.  

• 35.03261135.731947 Hirano shrine (平野 神社), Hirano Miyamoto-cho, Kita-ku (Bus stop "Waratenjin-mae" n ° 50, 102, 204, 205), ☎ 81 75-461-4450. free. 06:00-17:00. A small Shinto shrine, a particularly popular destination during the cherry blossom season, which sets up entertainment and food stalls. There is also a small cherry tree park next to the shrine with hanging lanterns and drawings by local schoolchildren.  

• 35.031241135.7351188 Kitano Shrine (北野 天 満 宮) (Bus stop "Kitano Tenmagūmae" n ° 10, 50; just east of Kitano Hakubai-Cho, No. 101, 102, 204, 205), ☎ 81 75-461-0005. Free, treasure ¥ 300. From 9:00 to 17:00, on the 25th of each month the hours extend from 7:00 to 21:00. Kitano Tenmangū Shrine was built to appease the soul of Sugawara no Michizane, who was a respected member of the Heian Court until he was exiled to Kyushu after falling out of favor with the Emperor. He died in exile and, shortly after his death, a series of natural disasters mysteriously began to affect Kyoto. Many suspected that he was Michizane's soul seeking revenge, so to console his spirit, the God of learning was invoked, and Kitano Tenmangū was built to honor him. Many plum trees have been planted in and around the sanctuary grounds, as they were Michizane's favorite flowers, so this sanctuary is especially beautiful during the plum blossom season from mid-February to mid-March. It is one of three major Tenjin shrines in Japan.  

Northeast of Kyoto

• 35.038889135.77259 Shimogamo Shrine, 59 Izumigawa-cho, Shimogamo (From Keihan Demachiyanagi Station, cross the bridge and turn left. It takes about 10 minutes. By bus stop "Shimogamo Jinja-mae (Shimogamo-jinja Shrine)" n ° 1, 4, 205), ☎ 81 75-781-0010. free. Originally built before Kyoto became the capital of Japan, Shimogamo is one of the first shrines built in the city. Together with the Kamigamo Shrine, they are known as the Kamo Shrines. These shrines were among the most revered shrines of the Imperial Court, which often made offerings here. The forest surrounding the sanctuary, known as Tadasu no Mori, it is considered a natural forest and legend has it that the secrets of those who enter the forest will be revealed. Shimogamo is also a great place to experience Japanese festivals, as many special events are held here, including Aoi Matsuri, one of Kyoto's top three festivals.  

• 35.060278135.75277810 Kamigamo Shrine, 3-3-9 Motoyama (By bus stop "Kamigamo Jinja-mae (Kamigamo-jinja Shrine)" n ° 4, 46, 67), ☎ 81 75-781-0011. free. Collectively, Kamigamo Shrine and Shimogamo Shrine are known as the Kamo Shrines, and were highly favored by the Imperial Court during the Heian period. The sanctuary is most famous for the tatesuna, the two large cones of sand. Their origins and original purpose are unknown, but it has been speculated that they represent nearby mountains. Kamigamo Shrine is one of Kyoto's world heritage sites.  

• 35.0537135.8017411 Shugakuin Imperial Villa (修 学院 離宮, Shūgakuin Rikyū), Sakyō-ku, Shūgaku-in, Yabuso (15 minutes from Shugakuin station Eizan line, by bus stop "Shugakuinrikyu-michi (Shugakuin Imperial Villa)" n ° 5, 31, 65), ☎ 81 75-211-1215. free on reservation 3 months in advance. One-hour tours (in Japanese) start at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, and 3:00 pm. A beautiful villa commissioned by the emperor Go-Mizunoo in 1655 and completed four years later. The area is divided into three separate villas. In the lower villa, you will find a lovely garden with a stream running through it and the Jugetsukan, where the emperor relaxed before heading to the upper villa. The middle villa is the home of the Rakushi-ken, home of Princess Akinomiya, and the Kyaku-den, which was also given to Akinomiya the consort and was completed after her death. These buildings contain particularly beautiful works of art and an interesting flat pine. After seeing it all, you will finally be taken to the upper mansion. Upon entering the villa, you will climb the stairs to discover a splendid view of the garden and Yokuryū pond. The tour ends with a walk along the outer edges of a pond, past a waterfall and bridges. There Princess Diana was a guest here, a fact that tour guides love to share with visitors. The best time to visit is autumn when the leaves are changing.  
• 35.0645135.76894412 Entsū-ji (円 通 寺), 389 Iwakura Hataedachō, Sakyō-ku (Half an hour from Kokusaikaikan station , or 10 minutes from the stop "Iwakura Soshajo-mae" of bus n ° 5, 31, 65), ☎ 81 75-781-1875. A temple famous for its gardens. A unique feature of Mount Hiei, of which there is a great view from the temple.  

• 35.067333135.77497213 Myoman-ji (妙 満 寺), 91 Hataedacho Iwakura (5 mins from Kino Eizan Kurama Line Station, 18 mins from Kokusaikaikan Station , or 10 minutes from the stop "Iwakura Soshajo-mae" of bus n ° 5, 31, 65), ☎ 81 75-791-7171. The temple gardens are free, entrance to the main hall and the garden ¥ 300. For anyone looking to see something slightly different from the standard Japanese temple, Myōman-ji offers a replica of the Mahabodhi Temple of Bodh Gaya, in India where the Buddha attained enlightenment. The rest of the complex is quite Japanese, but still very beautiful, with artwork and a garden.  

• 35.043744135.79624114 Shisen-dō (詩仙 堂), 27 Monguchi-machi (15 min from Ichijōji station Eizan line, by bus stop "Ichijoji Sagarimatsucho" nº 5, 8), ☎ 8175-781-2954. ¥ 500. Built in 1641, this temple once housed the poet Jōzan Ishikawa. Inside the temple there are portraits of 36 influential Chinese poets. Outside there is a garden full of many azaleas.  

The Ohara area

• 35.1241135.82104215 Jakko-in (寂光 院), ☎ 81 75-744-2545. 500¥. 9:00-17:00. Built in honor of the prince's father Shōtoku, the Jizo temple contains 6000 small Buddha statues inside. The temple is also significant as the final resting place of Empress Kenreimonin, the only member of the Taira clan to survive in the Heike Stories.  

• 35.119722135.83444416 Sanzen-in (三千 院). ¥700. 8:00-17:00. As the main attraction in the Ohara area, this temple is worth the visit. Housed inside the temple are three ancient Buddha statues. Outside, there is a beautiful moss garden and a variety of Buddhist statues ranging from typical spiritual statues to adorable animated statues.  

• 35.118639135.83763917 Raigō-in (来 迎 院), 537 Raigo-in-cho, Ohara, ☎ 81 75-744-2161. ¥ 300. 9:00-17:00. A temple famous for its Buddhist chants, visitors can listen to these chants for free on Sundays at 1pm. The Sutra copy is also offered for ¥ 1000.  

• 35.1382135.82794218 Amida-ji, 24 Tōnosawa, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa-ken, ☎ 81 460-85-5193. A temple where followers are trained to chant Nyoho Nenbutsu. The statue kept inside the sanctuary was originally adorned with the hair of the founding priest of the temple 

• 35.121222135.83452819 Shorin-in (勝 林 院), 187 Shorinin-machi, ☎ 81 75-744-2409. ¥ 300. 9:00-17:00. Priest Hōnen's famous question and answer session took place in the temple hondō (main hall). At the session, he is said to have shone the temple's main Buddhist sculpture using only his prayers.  
• 35.121347135.83400620 Hōsen-in, 187 Shorinin-machi, Ohara, ☎ 81 75-744-2409. ¥ 600. 9:00-17:00. As for the Yogen-in a Higashiyama, the Hosen-in ceiling was built using the planks of Fushimi Castle, where a bloody historic battle took place. As a result, you will notice bloodstains on the ceiling. Outside, there is a lovely garden containing a famous 700 year old pine.  

The Takao area

While the Takao area offers a modest number of sightseeing opportunities, it is one of Kyoto's most popular places to see fall foliage. Throughout the autumn season, the place is quite lively due to the presence of vendors selling sweets and lanterns along the river at night. In the low season, the area is very quiet, with few tourists. You can see the area on a half day trip if you wish or stay overnight (see Momijiya in the "Where to sleep" section).

• 35.055017135.67086721 Jingo-ji (神 護 寺), 5 Umegahata Takaochō, Ukyō-ku (In front of Kyoto station, take the JR bus No. 8 to Takao / Keihoku and get off at "Takao" station (free with JR Pass), go down a spiral staircase, cross a small bridge and go up for about ten minutes), ☎ 81 75-861-1769. ¥ 500. 9:00-16:00. A neglected gem among Kyoto's temples, it's a great place to visit for anyone wanting to escape the tourist hordes. It is located on Mount Takao in the northwestern corner of Kyoto. Jingoji Temple was founded by the priest Kukai as the head of the Shingon sect during the Heian period. Be sure to walk to the rear of the temple towards a commanding view of the Kiyotaki River, wedged between two hills; here you can buy clay discs to throw down the mountain after making a wish. The temple is especially beautiful in the fall when all the leaves turn colorful.  

• 35.057214135.67496922 Saimyōji Temple (西明 寺), 1 Umegahata Makinoocho, Ukyō-ku, ☎ 81 75-861-1770. free. A former sub-temple of Jingoji. While it is not worth taking a special trip to see this temple, those visiting the Takao area might also visit it, as it is located on the path that connects Jingo-ji to Kōzan-ji. The bridge leading to the temple and the lanterns outside the entrance are quite nice.  
• 35.060138135.67856123 Kōzan-ji (高 山寺), 8 Umegahata Toganoochō, Ukyō-ku (By bus stop "Takao" n ° 8), ☎ 81 75-861-4204. The temple gardens are free, entrance to the temple is ¥ 600. Registered as one of Kyoto's 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Kōzan-ji is a small temple dating back to the Kamakura period. Inside the temple you will find a famous painting of rabbits and monkeys acting as humans, considered the first manga in the world.  

What to do

• 35.048333135.7611111 Kyoto botanical garden, Shimogamo Hangicho, Sakyo Ward (Kitayama Station , by bus stop "Shokubutsuen Kitamon-mae (Botanical Gardens)" n ° 8), ☎ 81 75-701-0141. 200 yen to see the outdoor flowers and gardens and an additional 200 yen to see the indoor botanical garden. 9:00-17:00. Japan's first botanical garden, the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden is quite large and is home to a large variety of plants. It is a popular spot for viewing plum blossoms in February and early March and for cherry blossoms, which typically bloom in early April. The indoor garden has a large variety of tropical plants, desert cacti and other plants. Entrance only covers the outside gardens, but the extra cost to see the garden is quite nominal, so it's worth it.  
• Zen meditation at Shunkō-in (春光 院), 42 Myōshiji-chō, Hanazono, Ukyō-ku, ☎ 81 75 462 5488, @[email protected]. Mon-Sun 9-10: 30, 10: 40-12: 10, 13: 30-15: 00. Temple-educated deputy abbot, Taka Kawakami, offers a detailed English tour of the temple and leads Zen meditation classes. The temple houses many important artistic and cultural properties related to Zen Buddhism and is also connected to Shinto and Christianity, and also offers accommodation for ¥ 5000 / night. Accommodations: ¥ 4000-5000; Tour: ¥ 2000, including matcha and sweet green tea. 
• Zen meditation at Taizō-in (退 蔵 院). ¥ 7500. From 9:00 to 13:00 only one day a week.. Much more than just a Zen meditation session, after an hour of meditation, attendees can also experience a short tea ceremony, calligraphy lessons, and an English tour of the temple garden. It is a rare opportunity for tourists, but be aware that you will have to dedicate half the day to an entire session. Reservations are required, but reservations can be made in English on the website. All participants must be at least 15 years old. 

Shopping

• Kitano Tenmangu flea market. On the 25th of each month, Kitano Tenmangu hosts a flea market, with vendors lining both sides of the path leading to Honden and extending to each side. Pottery, porcelain, traditional dolls and clothing are among the items sold alongside the food. If you make it here on the 25th, it's a great place to find unique souvenirs at great prices. 

How to have fun

Most of the drinking options in the northern area are located in the eastern part, within walking distance of the Keihan and Eizan train stations.

• 35.029171135.774961 Moonwalk Bar (百万 遍 西 店), ２６−１０ Tanaka Sekidenchō, Sakyō-ku, ☎ 81 75-701-2508. ¥ 200. 19:00-05:00. It offers a large selection of drinks at an exceptional cost. Finger food is also available. The drinks sell for around ¥ 200 each, although they pour less than average amounts of alcohol. 
• 35.029313135.7780922 Ringo, 23 Tanakamonzen-cho B1, ☎ 81 75-721-3195. Cocktails cost ¥ 400, hand-made pizza ¥ 730. Tue-Sun 17: 00-03: 00. A bar dedicated to the Beatles singer Ringo Star, with Beatles memorabilia decorating the walls and even a cover band playing live here. Fresh pizza is pretty good. 
• 35.054545135.7563983 Kyoto Kamigamo Mankawa, 56-3 Kamigamo Shoubuen-cho, Kita-ku, ☎ 81 75-781-6551. Original cocktails sell for ¥ 730-840, umeshu ¥ 630, detox drinks from ¥ 630-730. Wed-Mon 17: 00-24: 00. A cocktail bar with a restaurant serving various healthy dishes. 

Where to eat

Average prices

• 35.031569135.7735111 Falafel Garden, 3-16 Shimoyanagi-cho, ☎ 81 75-712-1856. Medium-sized falafels are priced between ¥ 860-1100 and large sizes are available.. Thu-Mar 11: 30-21: 30. An Israeli restaurant serving for a variety of falafel-shaped pockets and dishes. 

High prices

• 35.029843135.774372 ^{[link not working]}Bistro Cerisier (ビ ス ト ロ ス リ ー ジ ェ bisutoro suriije), 1-3 Tanaka Shimoyanagichō, Sakyō-ku (4 minutes walk from Demachiyanagi station), ☎ 81 75-723-5564. ¥ 1.000-3.000. Thu-Mar 11: 30-14: 30, 18: 00-21: 30. A French restaurant decorated with a variety of French posters. They say they have the approval of the French themselves. 

Where stay

Budget-conscious travelers and those escaping the hustle and bustle of the urban core may prefer this area. For easy access to the central city, look for connections to the Kitaōji subway station (K04 on the Karasuma line) and the bus terminal, the transportation hub of northern Kyoto.

Moderate prices

Accommodation at temples

• 35.034945135.7501431 Myōren-ji (妙蓮 寺), Teranouchi Omiya Higashi-iru, Horikawa, Kamigyo-ku (Three minutes walk from Horikawa Teranouchi stop on bus number 9 and 12 the bus leaves from Kyoto station, the second from Shijo Karasuma subway station), ☎ 81 75-451-3527. ¥ 3800 per person (including entrance fee to the public bath). Check in: 18:00, check-out: 07:00. Services: air conditioning in the room; no toilet but a public toilet is nearby; guests should bring their own bath towel and shampoo as the public bathroom only lends mini-towels and soap. 
• 35.022945135.7211862 Daishin-in (大 心 院), 57 Hanazonomyōshinjichō, Ukyō-ku (10-minute walk from Hanazono Station on the JR Sagano Line or 7-minute walk from Myoshin-ji Mae bus stop by bus No. 8, no. 10 and n. 26), ☎ 81 75-461-5714, fax: 81 75-461-5714. 4700 yen with breakfast. 10 rooms with a maximum capacity of 50; room air conditioner, Kotatsu heating table in winter, shared bathroom and toilet. Lights out at 10pm. 
• 35.024128135.7194693 Shunko-in (妙 心 寺 春光 院), 42 Myoshinji-cho, Hanazono, Ukyo-Ku (Five minutes walk from JR Hanazono Station, 12-15 minutes from JR Kyoto Station of JR Sagano Line), ☎ 81 75-462-5488, @[email protected]. 5,000 yen per person (including a temple tour and rental bicycle). Meditation and Zen Tour: ¥ 2000 (including a cup of maccha green tea and Japanese dessert). Check in: 15:00-19:00. The only English lodging available for temples in Kyoto. The pension has two rooms. One room has a private bathroom with shower, toilet and air conditioning (or a stove). Next to the guest house, there is a fully equipped shared kitchen. The temple houses many important artistic and cultural properties related to Zen Buddhism, Shintoism and Christianity. One of the properties is the Nanbanji Bell, which is designated as an Important National Cultural Property. 
• 35.023121135.7222944 Tōrin-in (東 林 院), 59 Myoshinji-cho, Hanazono, Ukyo-ku (10-minute walk from Hanazono Station on the JR Sagano Line or 7-minute walk from Myoshin-ji Mae bus stop by bus No. 8, no. 10 and n. 26), ☎ 81 75-463-1334. ¥ 4700 with breakfast; 6000 yen with breakfast and dinner; Shojin meal (Buddhist vegetarian) ¥ 3,000-8,000; Shojin cooking class ¥ 3000. Only accept bookings from foreigners if they are with a Japanese person. 10 rooms with a maximum capacity of 40; shared bathroom. Curfew at 9pm Lights out at 10pm. 

Hostels

• 35.02702135.699615 Utano Youth Hostel (宇 多 野 ユ ー ス ホ ス テ ル), 9 Nakayama-cho, Uzumasa, Ukyo-ku (Near Ryoanji and Kinkakuji in northwest Kyoto. There are three bus lines that go out there (26 from Kyoto station, 10 and 59 from Sanjo-Keihan station) and the stop is right in front of the hostel (Utano Youth Hostel Mae).), ☎ 81 75-462-2288, @[email protected]. Dorm ¥ 3300, double ¥ 4000 / person. Check in: 15:00-23:30, check-out: by 10:00. Bike rental available. Guests are welcome to use the kitchen, bathroom and laundry. 

Hotel and minshuku

• 35.05201135.789116 Apical Inn Kyoto (ア ピ カ ル イ ン 京都), 3-3 Kotakeyabu-Cho Matsugasaki, Sakyo-ku (Close to Shugakuin station), ☎ 81 75-722-7711, @[email protected]. Check in: 15:00, check-out: 10:00. 
• 35.02826135.733377 Duo Inn (デ ュ オ ・ イ ン), 3F, 1039-31 Kamiyagawa-cho, Nishi-iru, Onmae, Imakoji-dōri, Kamigyo-ku (Approximately 50 minutes from Kyoto station via bus no. 50 or 15 min. walk north from JR Enmachi Station), ☎ 81 75-465-8800, fax: 81 75-464-1110, @[email protected]. Singles ¥ 6300, doubles ¥ 8400-10,500, triples ¥ 12,600, Japanese-style 2-4 people ¥ 14,700. Apartment hotel. Quite far in the northwest of Kyoto but the prices are reasonable. Prices are significantly lower for stays of 7 nights or more. Payment in cash only. No daily cleaning and no bath towels provided. 
• 35.04533135.747348 GuestHouse Bon (ゲ ス ト ハ ウ ス 『凡』), 63-2 Kamimonzen-cho Murasakino, Kita-ku (8 minutes west of Kitaōji K04 subway station, north exit), ☎ 81 75-493-2337, @[email protected]. Single ¥ 3800-4500, double ¥ 4500-6000, triple ¥ 7500. Check in: 15:00-22:00, check-out: 11:00. Located in the northwest of Kyoto, immediately east of Daitokuji. Cheap bike rental. The owner of the pension has already lived in Western countries and can speak fluent English and a hint of Spanish. All Japanese style rooms but can be converted to dorm style upon request for large parties. 
• 35.03251135.730899 ^{[link not working]}Chrysantheme hotel, 51, Hirano Kamihatcho Yanagi-machi, Kita-ku (close to Ritsumeikan University, 30 min. from Kyoto station by bus no. 50 or 205), ☎ 81 75-462-1540, fax: 81 75-462-1571. Singles ¥ 4800, doubles ¥ 9600 (without long-stay discounts). Check in: 14:00-21:00, check-out: 11:00. Western-style rooms with shared shower and toilet between each two rooms. Also oriented to the market of longer stays, with discounts starting from 5 days and increasing up to 30. 

Average prices

• 35.055727135.67378110 Momiji-ya, Takao Umegahata, Ukyo-ku, ☎ 81 75-871-1005, @[email protected]. Prices start at ¥ 14700. Although this hotel operates all year round, it is extremely popular in the fall ("momiji" is the Japanese term for changing leaves). It is located in the quiet northeastern part of Takao, at the foot of the steps leading to Jingo-ji. It is a pleasant retreat and you can choose to stay in a room with an outdoor bathroom to relax while enjoying the surrounding nature. All rooms are designed for at least 2 people. 

High prices

• 35.06289135.7811511 Grand Prince Hotel Kyoto, 1092-2 Iwakura-Hataeda-cho, Sakyo-ku (Kokusai Kaikan on the Karasuma metro line. Takagaraike Park is adjacent to the hotel), ☎ 81 75-712-1111. Prices vary greatly from 11,000 to 45,000 yen, depending on the room. Check in: 13:00, check-out: 12:00. 

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