The base of Higashiyama is a relaxed, quiet area blessed with a magnificent natural setting.
It offers a number of excellent walking routes including the Keage Incline, Mt. Daimon-ji, as well as the Philosopher’s Path. With numerous historic temples and shrines as well as gardens, the Ginkaku-ji vicinity is dotted with beautiful spots to be enjoyed throughout the four seasons.

Shop list

*Please note that some shops may be closed or out of business without notice.

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  SIONE

  This dishware shop, occupying a renovated machiya, houses a highly atmospheric café.

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  HO HO HO ZA

  This boutique offers a selection of unique books, journals, magazines, and more, as well as miscellaneous gift items. They have branches in Imabari, Onomichi, and Kanazawa.

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  SEIKATEI

  This small Chinese restaurant, often featured in magazines, is extremely popular in the area.

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  HINODEUDON

  The curry-topped udon noodles are a must-try!

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  ASSAM

  In Kyoto, which is a city of coffee lovers, this hidden café is a treasure for the city’s minority of black tea aficionados. It offers a chic, cool atmosphere atypical of Kyoto.

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  Coffee Shop Sagan

  This nostalgic tea shop features a great view of the Philosopher’s Path.
  Try the mixed sandwich featuring fluffy egg!

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  GOSPEL

  This café is located in a traditional European-style building built by W.M. Vories & Company Architects. The interior décor is also quite impressive.

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  GINKAKUJI CANDY-TEN

  Built in 1948, this ice candy shop boasts a rustic simplicity.

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  AOONIGIRI

  Try the delicious just-made onigiri rice balls made right in front of you when you place your order.

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  Omen

  This shop’s udon noodles, made from domestic wheat, are served with spices to choose from as well as a delicious dipping soup. Since Omen is a famous shop, it tends to be crowded; so it is best to make a reservation.

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  Un Jour Momonoki

  Though a smaller bakery, this shop offers some delicious options.

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  OMAE

  This shop’s most well-known specialty, the apple cake, can be frozen for later consumption. This is an aromatic treat with baked-in sliced almonds and apples.

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• KIMIYA

  This shop specializes in simple, traditional Japanese-style sweets using only the highest-quality ingredients.
  Its most well-known offering, called mamekan, consists of agar-jelly topped with red beans and smothered in molasses.

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  Philosophy Café

  This shop was just recently opened, in June 2017. It offers a casual atmosphere amenable to foreign visitors.

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