Places to meet in Kyoto
118 places to meet in Kyoto: cafés, restaurants, parks and more. Plan a meet-up on NearMeetup.
Culture
- Kyoto National Museum · Museum · Higashiyama-ku
- Kyoto International Manga Museum · Museum · Nakagyō
- National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto · Museum · Sakyō-ku
- Nintendo Museum · Museum · Ogurachō
- The Tale of Genji Museum · Museum · Uji
- Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum · Museum · Fushimi WardA museum about sake brewing in the Fushimi sake-making district.
- Gion Corner · Theater · Higashiyama WardA theatre in Gion presenting short shows of traditional Japanese performing arts.
- Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art · Museum · Sakyō-ku
Outdoor
- Kinkaku-ji Temple · Park · Kita-ku
- Ginkaku-ji Temple · Park · Sakyō-ku
- Saihō-ji Temple · Park · Nishikyō
- Kyoto Tower · Scenic spot · Shimogyō-ku
- Tenryū-ji Temple · Park · Ukyō
- Sanjō Ōhashi Bridge · Scenic spot · Kyoto
- Kyoto Botanical Garden · Park · Sakyō-ku
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove · Scenic spot · Ukyō WardA path through tall bamboo in the Arashiyama district on the western edge of Kyoto.
- Funaoka Park · Park · KitaA small hill park in northern Kyoto with a viewpoint over the city and Kenkun Shrine at the top.
- Fushimi Inari-taisha · Scenic spot · Fushimi WardThe head Shinto shrine of Inari, known for its thousands of vermilion torii gates.
Food & drink
- % Arabica Kyoto Arashiyama · Cafe · UkyoA riverside coffee shop in Arashiyama with a view toward Togetsukyo Bridge.
- % Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama · Cafe · Higashiyama WardA coffee shop near Yasaka Pagoda, popular with visitors to the Higashiyama district.
- Blue Bottle Coffee Kyoto Cafe · Cafe · SakyoA branch of the Blue Bottle Coffee chain near Nanzen-ji temple in the Sakyo district.
- Cafe Bibliotic Hello! · Cafe · Nakagyo WardA cafe in a renovated old Japanese house with a wall of books and a duplex layout.
- Honke Owariya · Restaurant · Nakagyo WardA centuries-old soba restaurant in central Kyoto, known for its horai soba.
- Inoda Coffee Honten · Cafe · Nakagyo WardThe main branch of a long-established Kyoto kissaten chain in a traditional townhouse.
- Ippodo Tea Kyoto Main Store · Tea house · Nakagyo WardA long-established Kyoto tea merchant on Teramachi Street, with a tea room attached.
- Kagizen Yoshifusa Shijo Main Store · Dessert shop · HigashiyamaA traditional Japanese confectionery shop with a tea room, facing Shijo street in Gion.
- Kyoto Tower Sando · Food court · ShimogyoA food hall and shopping area in the base of Kyoto Tower, directly across from Kyoto Station.
- Monk · Restaurant · SakyoA pizza restaurant in the Jodoji area, a short walk from the Philosopher's Path.
Nightlife
- Bar K6 · Bar · Nakagyo WardA bar on Nijo Street near the Kamo River, popular with both locals and visitors.
- Bar Rocking Chair · Bar · Shimogyo WardA small cocktail bar in downtown Kyoto run by an award-winning bartender.
- Beer Komachi · Pub · HigashiyamaA beer pub on Furukawacho shopping street in Higashiyama ward.
- Bee's Knees · Bar · NakagyoA speakeasy-style cocktail bar in the Nakagyo district near Kiyamachi street.
- Club Metro · Live music · Sakyō WardA long-running club and live music venue near Marutamachi in Kyoto.
- Gion Finlandia Bar · Bar · HigashiyamaA bar in the Gion district of Higashiyama ward, open in the evening until the early hours.
- Kyoto Brewing Company Taproom · Pub · Minami WardThe taproom of a craft brewery founded in 2014, with beers on tap and an outdoor area.
- L'Escamoteur · Bar · Shimogyo WardAn experimental cocktail bar with a magic-themed interior founded by a French magician.
Shopping
- AEON Mall Kyoto · Mall · MinamiA large shopping mall just south of Kyoto Station with shops, restaurants and the T-JOY Kyoto cinema.
- Hanamikoji Street · Walking street · HigashiyamaThe main north-south street of the Gion district, lined with traditional wooden teahouses and restaurants.
- Kyoto BAL · Mall · NakagyoA shopping building on Kawaramachi street with boutiques, a bookstore and cafes.
Sports
- Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium · Football pitch · Ukyō
- Kyoto Aquarena · Swimming pool · UkyoA public pool and ice rink complex in the Nishikyogoku sports park, with a 50 m pool open from May to September.
Entertainment
- Jankara Kawaramachi · Karaoke · Nakagyo WardA branch of a Japanese karaoke chain on Kawaramachi.
- Kyoto Cinema · Cinema · Shimogyo WardA three-screen cinema in Cocon Karasuma showing domestic and international films.
Work & study
- Impact Hub Kyoto · Coworking space · Kamigyō WardA coworking space in Kyoto with a library and community events.