Northern Higashiyama - Kyoto - page 210

Local Life
» Hangout ( CLICK HERE ) The pond behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art is popular
with local parents and couples for picnics and lazy afternoon naps.
» Exercise ( CLICK HERE ) Local fitness buffs and nature lovers make a daily pilgrimage up
Daimonji-yama.
» Freebie ( CLICK HERE ) The Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art hosts all kinds of special
free exhibits.
Getting There & Away
» Train The Keihan line stops at stations on the west side of the district.
» Bus Kyoto bus 5 traverses the district. Several other city buses stop here as well.
» Subway The Tōzai subway line is the best way to access Northern Higashiyama.
Lonely Planet's Top Tip
Visit the big-name sights here (Ginkaku-ji, Eikan-dō and Nanzen-ji) early on a weekday morning to avoid the
crowds. Alternatively, go right before closing.
Best Places to Eat
» Omen ( CLICK HERE )
» Goya ( CLICK HERE )
» Falafel Garden ( CLICK HERE )
For reviews, CLICK HERE