NOMIMICHIのみみち

Around Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

43-1 Higashimachi (Ichijo-dori, west of Shichihonmatsu), Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto

Your neighbourhood, from NOMIMICHI

Eat

  • Pinnata 食堂とカフェ Pinnata Our pick Breakfast & café · ~3 min walk

    Cozy local diner-café on Yokai Street: breakfast from 8:00, cheap veggie-rich lunches. 8:00–16:00, closed Tue & Wed.

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  • ITADAKIZEN KYOTO いただき繕 京都 Our pick Vegan Japanese · ~4 min walk

    100% vegan Japanese cooking in a machiya. Dinner most nights, lunch Mon/Thu/Sat; closed Tue. Booking recommended.

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  • Sanpō no Gyoza 三宝の餃子 Our pick Gyoza & ramen · ~5 min walk

    Handmade chewy gyoza and ramen, open late; sets about ¥1,100–1,200. From 17:00, closed Mon.

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  • Yakitori Shin 焼鳥 伸 Our pick Yakitori · ~5 min walk

    Charcoal yakitori of Kyoto red jidori chicken, plus karaage and many other chicken dishes. 17:30–23:00, closed Sun.

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  • Latteart Junkies ラテアートジャンキーズ 北野天満宮店 Our pick Coffee · ~6 min walk

    Specialty coffee from a latte-art champion, by Kitano Tenmangu. 8:30–17:30, closed Tue.

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  • Awamochi Sawaya 粟餅所・澤屋 Our pick Japanese sweets · ~6 min walk

    Millet mochi made to order since 1682, by Kitano Tenmangu. 9:00–17:00 or until sold out; closed Wed, Thu and the 26th.

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  • Kamishichiken Futaba 上七軒 ふた葉 Our pick Udon & soba · ~7 min walk

    Old-school udon & soba (since 1929) in the Kamishichiken geisha district. Lunch only: 11:00–17:00, closed Wed. Cash only.

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  • Kiraku きらく Our pick Izakaya · ~7 min walk

    Tiny local izakaya behind the Lawson at Senbon-Ichijo: oden and home-style dishes, very friendly owner. 17:30–23:00, closed Wed.

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  • Maggie's Curry & Bar マギーズ Our pick Spice curry & bar · ~8 min walk

    Late-night bar with excellent spice curry (keema about ¥780, one drink minimum). 18:30–1:30, closed Mon and 3rd Sun.

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  • BOND 立ち呑み BOND Our pick Standing bar · ~8 min walk

    Bargain standing bar open from 10am: draft beer about ¥350 and great fresh fish. Closed Sun.

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  • Kura Sushi Nishijin くら寿司 西陣店 Our pick Conveyor-belt sushi · ~13 min walk

    Conveyor-belt sushi, if you're craving sushi. Open daily 11:00–24:00.

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  • cafe marble Chiekoin cafe marble 智恵光院店 Our pick Café · ~13 min walk

    Local café known for quiche and tarts. Wed–Sun 11:30–20:00; closed Mon & Tue.

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Everyday

Getting around

  • Kitano-Hakubaichō 北野白梅町 Station · ~12 min walk
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  • Senbon Nakadachiuri bus stop (northbound) 千本中立売 バス停（北行き） Our pick Bus stop · ~6 min walk

    Main bus stop for Ben's. The only stop for northbound buses.

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  • Senbon Nakadachiuri bus stop A (southbound / eastbound) 千本中立売 バス停 A（南行き・東行き） Our pick Bus stop · ~6 min walk

    Main bus stop for Ben's. Southbound and eastbound buses use stop A or B — check the sign for your route.

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  • Senbon Nakadachiuri bus stop B (southbound / eastbound) 千本中立売 バス停 B（南行き・東行き） Our pick Bus stop · ~7 min walk

    Main bus stop for Ben's. Southbound and eastbound buses use stop A or B — check the sign for your route.

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