１，Smile Burger Kiyomizu Store/fleshy hamburger
Located near the entrance to Kiyomizu-zaka, facing Gojo on Higashioji-dori, Kyoto, Smile Burger is a hamburger store operated by Kyoto design company Kyoto Shokunin Katagi (Kyoto Craftsmanship).
Since its opening in 2008, I had been curious about this restaurant every time I passed by on Higashioji-dori. The patties, attracted by the smell, are very meaty and hearty. The buns are crispy and very tasty. A great hamburger with a hamburger and bun that are both made with care.
The fluffy and fluffy buns, which can be made into a hamburger set meal, are healthy with plenty of lettuce and tomatoes, and there are many different flavors to choose from!
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
11:00 – 20:00
Closed on Tuesdays
Closed
Business Hours
Most shops close around 5:00 p.m. due to the Corona disaster.
Closed
Tuesdays (closed the next day if Tuesday is a national holiday)
Cards accepted
(JCB, AMEX, Diners)
Electronic money is not accepted.
10 minutes walk from Kiyomizu Gojo Station
２，Kawakatsu Sohonke Kiymizu-dera approach store/Refreshing lemon cucumber
The “refreshing lemon cucumber” is priced at 300 yen per bottle.
Looking around the store
It is made by a pickle shop called Kawakatsu Sohonke.
I have only ever bought pickled cucumbers at cultural festivals and fairs.
but I was surprised when I tasted this one!
I was surprised when I tried this!
It’s so delicious and handsome!
The core of the cucumber is well soaked.
(I’m a professional pickle maker, so it’s no surprise.)
The slight lemon flavor is refreshing.
08:30 – 17:00
Business Hours
Not available during the tourist season.
Closed
Open all year round
Credit cards accepted
E-money accepted
QR code payment accepted
15 minutes walk from Kiyomizu Gojo Station
３，Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan Chigiriya/Steamed meat dumpling
Three large pieces of yakisoba are on skewers and served on a tray. It is good for eating and walking around.
There is an eat-in area with condiments and spices.
The yakisai filling is meaty and tasty, and despite its large volume, I found myself snacking on it in no time.
Foreign and Japanese tourists sit on chairs in front of the store and enjoy the delicious food.
The “Surimi Deep Fried Octopus” was delicious, elastic and full of octopus flavor.
Surimi deep-fried octopus – 500 yen per piece
Kyoto Pork Yaki Sushi – 600 yen per piece
Credit cards are not accepted
Electronic Money Accepted
15 minutes walk from Kiyomizu Gojo Station
４，Izutsu Yatsuhashi Honpo, Shimizu-dera Temple Store/Traditional Sweets
The history of Izutsu Yatsuhashi Honpo began in 1805 when the founder, Sahei Tsuda, started his own business.
The hard-baked rice crackers that were popular at tea stores in Gion at that time were called “Yatsuhashi” in the shape of a koto (Japanese harp), inheriting the legacy of Yatsuhashi Kensaku, the founder of the koto style of music.
This is the origin of the Izutsu Yatsuhashi Honpo, which has been handed down to the present as “Izutsu Yatsuhashi.
When seven yagura (theaters) were licensed in Gions-cho, it quickly developed into one of Kyoto’s major “Hanamachi (flower town) and performing arts” districts. Later, in 1805, in the 2nd year of Bunka Era (1805), it became associated with the Izutsu Tea Shop, and Sahei Tsuda I founded Izutsu, selling tea cakes, rice, miso, and soy sauce, and catering to the Izutsu Tea Shop.
The hard-baked rice crackers that were popular at the teahouses in Gion at that time were the “Yatsuhashi” in the form of a koto, inheriting the legacy of Yatsuhashi Kenkyoku, the founder of koto music. This is the only “Izutsu Yatsuhashi” that has the origin of “Yatsuhashi Kenkyou”.
09:00 – 18:00
Closed
Open all year round
Electronic Money Accepted
15 minutes walk from Kiyomizu Gojo Station
５，Beef cutlet Kyoto Katsuyu Shimizu Gojozaka Branch/Beef cutlet
This beef cutlet restaurant is located down the hill from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. the first floor is small, so you may feel more comfortable at the counter.
We ordered two kinds of beef cutlets. You can adjust the degree of cooking on your own teppan, so you always get a hot cutlet!
Free refills of rice and cabbage are available! Students who are in the middle of eating will be full and satisfied.
11:00 – 18:00
Business Hours
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, business hours and holidays may differ from those listed above.
Please check with the restaurant in advance for the latest business conditions.
Closed
No regular closing days.
Credit cards accepted
(VISA, Master, AMEX, Diners, JCB)
Electronic money accepted
QR code payment is not accepted.
15 minutes walk from Kiyomizu Gojo Station
６，Yuba Izumi Shimizu Gojozaka Store/Healthy Japanese Food
The menu is
There are two types of menus, one is “Gozen” which contains a variety of dishes and the other is “Yuba Gohan
and one called “Yuba Gohan”.
Everyone ordered the yuba gohan!
The yuba gohan with starchy sauce was melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
The yuba that came with the rice was
I thought it was tofu at first.
I found out halfway through that it was yuba!
Anyway, there are many restaurants at both ends of the hill
There are many restaurants on both sides of the hill where you can eat and walk.
I am thankful for this set because there are many restaurants on both sides of the hill where you can eat and walk around.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays, the day before and the day after a holiday
11:00 – 14:30
L.O. 14:00
Business Hours
Yuba sales 9:00 – 17:00
Business hours may vary depending on the season.
Yuba sales will be closed as soon as it is sold out. Please understand.
Regular holidays
No holidays
No credit cards
Electronic money is not accepted
QR code payment is not available
15 minutes walk from Kiyomizu Gojo Station
７，Kokodosu/Udon store
The restaurant looks busy with the father’s sincere operation, which must be a family business.
As one would expect from Kyoto. There seemed to be many Asian foreigners.
A few minutes later, the food arrives. It is pure white!
Udon noodles.
First, I ate the udon alone.
There is no wheat aroma, just the usual udon noodles.
The dipping sauce is a pure Japanese style soy sauce and bonito dipping sauce.
The kayaku rice is also not special, and no matter who you bring, you will not have any complaints.
It is a stable taste. I guess you could say it’s a stable taste.
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Cards accepted
(AMEX, JCB)
15 minutes walk from Kiyomizu Gojo Station
８，MACCHA HOUSE Matcha-kan Kyoto Sanneizaka Store
This store sells matcha green tea drinks and sweets using matcha green tea from the long-established Morihan in Kyoto.
We entered the store just as it opened, and there were many foreign tourists.
The system is to reserve a seat first and then place your order.
There are also upstairs and terrace seats.
The restaurant seems to be very popular and was crowded with many people when I visited.
I had to wait for a while because it was hard to find a seat in the restaurant.
It is recommended to visit at a later time as there can be a long wait!
Especially aim for weekday mornings and early afternoons.
11:00 – 18:00
L.O. 17:30
Credit cards accepted
Electronic money accepted
（Electronic money (e.g. Suica)
QR code payment accepted
15 minutes walk from Kiyomizu Gojo Station
９，Kirakuan Okamoto Sanneizaka Branch
Kiyomizu-dera area is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Kyoto.
Around the temple, many souvenir shops and eating gourmet stores line Sanneizaka and Ninenzaka slopes.
So here is a gourmet store where you can enjoy eating fried food and soft-serve ice cream.
The karaage is soft and delicious, but most of all, the cup and the karaage are placed in such a way that the cup holds the karaage even if you eat from the top, so you can move it around without getting your hands dirty, and I was impressed that the children can eat clean without getting their mouths too dirty!
10:00 – 18:00
Closed
Closed on weekends and holidays.
15 minutes walk from Kiyomizu Gojo Station
