Hidden gems in Kyoto

Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is a captivating blend of traditional and modern. Explore serene temples, wander through enchanting bamboo forests, and indulge in exquisite cuisine, making it a truly unforgettable experience.

What Can You Find in Kyoto?

Here's what locals recommend across 12 categories in Kyoto.

Gion sho | french wine
Bar&Food コイル アンド レイン
138
restaurants
4.7avg
Gion Shizuka
御料理 手打ち蕎麦・谷越 (たにこし) Tanikoshi
94
coffee
4.7avg
Bar KAKTEL バー カクテル (classics&modern twists,モダンカクテル)
シーシャバー Getshishalounge 木屋町 三条駅
88
bars
4.7avg
古着屋pug kyoto 河原町店
SWING BY 京都店
37
vintage shops
4.7avg
GRÜN Shisha Record Teahouse
MUSIC BAR universe -GION-
34
vinyl shops
4.7avg
Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu
River Terrace
23
parks
4.6avg
Kyoto Tonkatsu Katsuda Shijo Kawaramachi
NAZOBAO Kyoto｜朝食・BAO（バオ）・ブランチ・ランチ｜祇園三条/祇園四条・知恩院・四条河原町周辺のレストラン
21
breakfast
4.6avg
製パン福麦
Renard
19
artisan bakeries
4.6avg
VEGAN IZAKAYA 虹屋 nijiya VEGAN FARM
ZIRAEL Vegan Restaurant
10
vegetarian food
4.7avg
Senbon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates)
Chinchirorin-CHIN CHIRO RIN-Fushimi Inari
10
brunch spots
4.6avg
Kamogawa Delta
Tate-kun Museum!
4
museums
4.7avg
STRADIY surf＆sport
Pilgrim Surf+Supply KYOTO
3
surf spots
4.6avg

481 authentic local spots across 12 categories in Kyoto

Top-Rated Spots in Kyoto

The highest-rated local spots in Kyoto, loved by locals and verified by reviews.

#1
シーシャバー Getshishalounge 木屋町 三条駅

シーシャバー Getshishalounge 木屋町 三条駅

5.0
838 reviews
BarsNakagyō
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#2
SWING BY 京都店

SWING BY 京都店

5.0
678 reviews
Vintage ShopsShimogyō
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#3
MUSIC BAR universe -GION-

MUSIC BAR universe -GION-

5.0
388 reviews
Vinyl ShopsGion
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#4
NAZOBAO Kyoto｜朝食・BAO（バオ）・ブランチ・ランチ｜祇園三条/祇園四条・知恩院・四条河原町周辺のレストラン

NAZOBAO Kyoto｜朝食・BAO（バオ）・ブランチ・ランチ｜祇園三条/祇園四条・知恩院・四条河原町周辺のレストラン

5.0
316 reviews
BreakfastGion
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#5
Bar KAKTEL バー カクテル (classics&modern twists,モダンカクテル)

Bar KAKTEL バー カクテル (classics&modern twists,モダンカクテル)

5.0
221 reviews
BarsGion
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#6
古着屋pug kyoto 河原町店

古着屋pug kyoto 河原町店

5.0
181 reviews
Vintage ShopsNakagyō
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#7
GRÜN Shisha Record Teahouse

GRÜN Shisha Record Teahouse

5.0
141 reviews
Vinyl ShopsGion
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#8
Full Hooking Kyoto Gion

Full Hooking Kyoto Gion

5.0
96 reviews
BarsHigashiyama
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#9
BAR CRAFT倶楽部祇園 カクテル・ダイニングバー

BAR CRAFT倶楽部祇園 カクテル・ダイニングバー

5.0
82 reviews
BarsGion
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#10
Torinokoku Bar Time to Drink

Torinokoku Bar Time to Drink

5.0
65 reviews
BarsNakagyō
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#11
御料理 手打ち蕎麦・谷越 (たにこし) Tanikoshi

御料理 手打ち蕎麦・谷越 (たにこし) Tanikoshi

5.0
63 reviews
CoffeeShimogyō
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#12
Kyoto Tempura Ten no Meshi Gionhonten

Kyoto Tempura Ten no Meshi Gionhonten

4.9
1,714 reviews
RestaurantsGion
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#13
kindal kyoto second hand store

kindal kyoto second hand store

4.9
1,152 reviews
Vintage ShopsNakagyō
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#14
kindal kyoto second hand store

kindal kyoto second hand store

4.9
955 reviews
Vintage ShopsNakagyō
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#15
Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa

Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa

4.9
944 reviews
CoffeeFushimi
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#16
IMAYA Kyoto &COFFEE

IMAYA Kyoto &COFFEE

4.9
859 reviews
CoffeeNakagyō
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#17
ダーツバー＆カラオケバー ZINO（ジーノ）三条木屋町店

ダーツバー＆カラオケバー ZINO（ジーノ）三条木屋町店

4.9
846 reviews
BarsNakagyō
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#18
Tendon Restaurant Loosen Up!

Tendon Restaurant Loosen Up!

4.9
561 reviews
RestaurantsHigashiyama
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#19
ZIRAEL Vegan Restaurant

ZIRAEL Vegan Restaurant

4.9
419 reviews
Vegetarian FoodGion
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#20
VEGAN IZAKAYA 虹屋 nijiya VEGAN FARM

VEGAN IZAKAYA 虹屋 nijiya VEGAN FARM

4.9
407 reviews
Vegetarian FoodNakagyō
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All 20 spots verified with 10,926 combined reviews

Explore Kyoto by Neighborhood

Discover local spots in Kyoto's most vibrant neighborhoods.

#1

Nakagyō

146local spots

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#2

Shimogyō

83local spots

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#3

Higashiyama

64local spots

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Gion

58local spots

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Kamigyō

38local spots

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Sakyō

34local spots

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The highest-rated spots are シーシャバー Getshishalounge 木屋町 三条駅 (5.0★, 838 reviews), SWING BY 京都店 (5.0★, 678 reviews), MUSIC BAR universe -GION- (5.0★, 388 reviews), NAZOBAO Kyoto｜朝食・BAO（バオ）・ブランチ・ランチ｜祇園三条/祇園四条・知恩院・四条河原町周辺のレストラン (5.0★, 316 reviews), Bar KAKTEL バー カクテル (classics&modern twists,モダンカクテル) (5.0★, 221 reviews). The #1 spot, シーシャバー Getshishalounge 木屋町 三条駅, is located in Nakagyō.

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