Kyoto bicycle maps

It seems convenient to use the bus in Kyoto for sightseeing, but since the four lanes have been reduced, it is impossible to delay the traffic jam all day long. It takes more than half of the time to wait for the bus and the traffic jam. In addition, friends who have been to Kyoto several times may think that Kyoto is just a few points? Kyoto Local Guides wants to recommend a new way of sightseeing for everyone, that is, using a bicycle for sightseeing!

▋Cafe1001 (いちまるまるいち)

The 100-year-old Nishi-Machinecho Cafe 1001 has a strong sense of history when it comes to it. The floor is squeaky, the ceiling is already visible to the naked eye, and the wooden tables and chairs of a certain age are used to make people feel the ancient taste of the town.

Order a handmade cake with the theme of changing seasons, paired with a cup of fragrant coffee, and pick up the old books in the store, just like returning to the Showa era. Traveling abroad is not just a visit to famous scenic spots, but occasionally looking for a quaint cafe to sit on an entire afternoon is also a deep cultural experience.

Cafe1001
・11:30 - 18:00 (L.O. 17:30)
・holiday: Friday

▋倉日用商店(Kura Daily Store)

Established in the 27th year of the Showa era, the warehouse is like a small cultural exhibition hall filled with ancient pots, groceries, books and costume bags. The main products are collected according to the boss’s preferences, and you can see the boss’s good taste.

In addition, Kyoto has been the capital of students since ancient times. It is said that students used to have a cup of coffee to read books and talk about it for a long time. The warehouses in Japan used this store to pass on this habit and provide KONO hand coffee.

倉日用商店(Kura Daily Store)
・Business hours: 10:00~19:00
・holiday: Wednesday

▋晴明神社(Seimei Shrine)

The Seimei Shrine is a shrine of “exorcism” and “destruction of evil”. It is worshipped by the yin and yang master Abe Seimei who no one knows. It is said that Seimei has set up the Kyoto Guardian Magic Square, which is the enchantment of the Five-Star, to protect the peaceful Beijing. The apex of the five-pointed star enchantment is Hemabe Lei Shrine (Sakagami Shrine), Matsuo Taisha, Cishoji (Ginkakuji), Luyuan Temple (Kinkakuji), and Yasaka Shrine (Gion Shrine), and the Seimei Shrine is located in this center. Pick up the map circle painting, you will find that this ancient capital in the pattern planning and the configuration of the shrine temple, are closely related to Feng Shui, is a carefully planned city!


Seimei Shrine
・09:00~18:00

▋ 格子家(Koshiya)

The old shop plaza, which was founded in the first year of the Taisho Castle in the Taisho City, is the most traditional residence and residence of Kyomachi. At the front is the fruit shop, followed by the residential and production fruit factory. The most famous is the fruit called “dorobou” wrapped in brown sugar. The name “どろぼう” is the thief (mud stick). In the era when there are few sweets, this brown sugar-flavored fruit makes people “worry.” When the thief wants to steal it." Traditional snacks are also very suitable for bringing back to locals for distribution.

In addition, two minutes away from the vicinity, there are Shenquanyuan and Xiaochuan’s residence, an important cultural property of the national treasure. It is especially recommended that everyone go to Shenquanyuan. When building Ping An Jing, it was specially chosen to be built in the land of Qinglong, Suzaku, Baihu and Xuanwu “four gods”, and the location of Shenquanyuan is just a good woman, especially with aura.

格子家(Koshiya)
・ 09:30~18:30

▋御金神社(Mikane Shrine)

In the lanes near Nijo Castle, there is a magnificent bird house! ? This Imperial Golden Shrine is, as its name suggests, a shrine dedicated to wealth. The small and lovely Yujin Shrine does not take five minutes to visit. The uncle of Kyoto said that it meets the needs of busy businessmen, and even goes to the shrine to pray for money. The god pattern is a “golden” word, and the painted horse is a ginkgo leaf. It is very special.

▋栞栞カフェ (SHIORI SHIORI Cafe)

The Miyake Cafe, a century-old restaurant in Zhuwutong, specializes in natural organic fruits and vegetables. It is a healthy diet prepared by “Kyono”, such as Hemao Eggplant, Wanyuan Temple, Tang Xinzi, and the Holy Ancestral Temple. The lunch set includes organic black rice, Jing Ye Cai, fresh and non-greasy fried food and soup, and the five-in-one soup is served with a drink as long as it is about a thousand yen! It is not only economical but also healthy. When it is afternoon tea, it is recommended to have a unique taste of rice bran and special hurricane cake. I highly recommend that everyone have a chance to try it!

栞栞カフェ (SHIORI SHIORI Cafe)
・Lunch11:00~14:00 (L.O.13:40)╱ Dinner 17:00~21:30 (L.O.21:00)
・Reservation day: Tuesday

This time, we have compiled a map of the Kyomachi bicycle for everyone. In addition to the six points mentioned above, we also marked Kyoto classics such as Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, and KiyomizuTemple Temple. In addition, there are also marked private attractions, waiting for everyone to discover! Save it right away and arrange a second-degree exploration tour of Kyoto. Use the Kyomachi bicycle map to get away from Kyoto City!

➤Entering the Kyoto bicycle maps

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Hey @YiHsuan ,

Welcome to Connect!

Amazing first post, thank you so much for sharing with us. Kyoto is one of my favorite city in Japan. I have been there once but I really love it.

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By the way, I am sure that @YasumiKikuchi will like this post :slight_smile:

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Hello @YiHsuan , and Thank you tagging me @Ivi_Ge !

Thank you for providing excellent Kyoto articles despite your first post on Connect! Do you live in Kyoto? As you say, people familiar with sightseeing in Kyoto rent bicycles or small motorcycles🚲! Kyoto bus does not meet the tourist demand. I have visited Kyoto many times, but I’m interested in the store you mentioned. Please read the instructions that @Ivi_Ge linked and have a good relationship with us😊

[DEEP JAPAN] #02 Autumn leaves “Kiyomizu Temple” and “Tofuku Temple” in Kyoto Higashi-yama district

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Hello, @YasumiKikuchi Thank you for your reply.

So Nice to meet you,

I lived in Kyoto for five years while I was a student. Now I am living in Tokyo for work. :slight_smile:

I really miss my Kyoto life. Always ride bicycles everywhere.

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