What's Nearby?
Located in the heart of Kyoto, there are many restaurants, bars, cafes and shopping malls in the surrounding of Shikokuan. Popular sightseeing spots such as Gion, Yasaka Shrine, Pontocho, Kiyamchi and Nishiki Food Market are also within a walking distance. Below is the list of just few spots;
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(1) Daily Yamazaki (Convenience Store)
They sell varieties of daily necessities and open 24 hours 7 days a week.
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(2) Daikoku Drug Store (Pharmacy)
Open from 9:00am to 11:00pm everyday.
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(3) Takashimaya (Department Store)
It is one of the most popular department stores located at the corners of Kawaramachi and Shijo Streets. There are also varieties of restaurants available on the 7th floor.
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(4) Bar Jyozou-tei (Bar)
Located right beside the Takasegawa river, this bar has more than 60 selections of sake, 80 selections of Italian wine, beers and other liquids. It is a nice "hideaway" bar to enjoy at night.
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(5) Takasebune (Tempura)
This is a nice and reasonable local Tempura restaurant run by a Tempura chef and his wife. Lunch from 1,000 yen / dinner from 3,000 yen.
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(6) Daiden-gekken (Chinese)
Just around the corner from Shikokuan This is a Beijing style Chinese restaurant. Dinner from 6,000 yen
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(7) Kanoko (Sukiyaki)
Located right beside the Kamo river, This is a popular sukiyaki restaurant among Japanese. In summer time they put the "Kawadoko" or extended floor outside the restaurant to enjoy meals with a nice view of the Kamo river flowing peacefully. (pre-booking is necessary) Dinner from 6,000 yen per person
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(8) Ajisho Tearaoka (Kyoto's family cuisine)
You will enjoy Kyoto's family cuisine is called "Obanzai". Each dish is served for a entire size and they are processed dishes made from fresh ingredients of Kyoto. Lunch from 1,500 yen / Dinner from 5,000 yen
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(9) Sushiden kenzan (Sushi)
Located on the 7th floor of Takashimaya department store, this sushi restaurant offers a wide variety of sushi or sashimi to experience the real taste of Japanese sushi. Lunch from 2,000 yen / Dinner from 6,000 yen
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(10) Keitei (Tonkatsu)
If you are a big fun of "tonkatsu" or pork cutlet, you will love this restaurant which has a homelike atomoshphere. Lunch from 1,000 yen / Dinner from 2,000 yen
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(11) Shinkyogoku (Shopping Arcade)
It is one of the main shopping streets for young people in Kyoto. There are varieties of souvenir shops and reasonable eateries available.
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(12) Teramachi Street (Shopping Arcade)
Divided by Shijo street, the southern side is like a mini Akihabara where numbers of electric or Anime stores gather while on the northern side is a shopping street for young people paralled to the street of Shinkyogoku.
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(13) Sanjo Street (Shopping Arcade)
This is a fashion street for young people. You will find numbers of nice clothe stores and cafes there.