【Kyoto】Travel Tips - Shijo

📅 Travel Itinerary Day 1: The long-awaited Yasaka Shrine About an 8-minute walk (east on Shijo-dori) Protects against epidemics and brings good luck. Nicknamed "Gion-san," it's a recommended spot! There's a Starbucks right in front, so it's a good place to take a break! Day 2: Go for some Uji matcha shaved ice at Eirakuya Main Store (Kawaramachi Shijo). It's located right next to Hankyu Kawaramachi Station, on the northeast corner of Shijo Kawaramachi. The "Uji Kintoki Shaved Ice" (only available in summer) is served in a Japanese modern space that makes use of a traditional townhouse, and is luxurious with fluffy ice, plenty of Uji matcha syrup, shiratama, chestnuts, and red bean paste. You can also buy dorayaki as a souvenir. Day 3: Last night at the Kamogawa BAR. End your trip to Kyoto by drinking at the bar. The night breeze is refreshing and photogenic 🎆 🏨 Accommodation Stay at sequence KYOTO GOJO "Whether you sleep until noon or get active in the morning, you can experience both sides of Kyoto in its entirety" A new lifestyle hotel ✔︎ Late check-in & late check-out ✔︎ Stylish large bath & sauna ✔︎ Enjoy breakfast as much as you want at any time And it's conveniently located in Gojo Karasuma. Whether you're here mainly for sightseeing or workcation, we recommend it with confidence 🍴 Gourmet spot Miniku to Kome Kyoto store ⭐︎ A renovated townhouse in the Gion-Shijo area. Townhouse x charcoal-grilled hamburger The interior is made of warm wood, making use of the old inspection building, and the same "freshly ground, freshly grilled, freshly cooked" style set meal (3 hamburger steaks + unlimited refills of kama rice) as the Kichijoji main store is exquisite! 📌 Useful information It gets especially crowded during the tourist season, so line up first thing in the morning and make a reservation. #Kyoto #KyotoTrip #Shijo