Risshisha

Hello!
This is Yamori from Risshisha.

This time, we'll talk about two frequently asked topics from guests lately.
How to get around to Pontocho and recommended shops!

With a long history running back to the Edo period,
Pontocho is a popular red-light district in Kyoto
that attracts tourists from all over the world.
With the view of Higashiyama and the Kamogawa River,
this historical townscape, which includes the culture of the red-light district,
makes a unique scene that captures both elegance and energy, charming people over.

It seems that a lot of tourists plan to have meals
at Pontocho when they travel to Kyoto.

So "Honke Kyo Motsunabe Kamehachi'' is highly recommended
since it's perfect during this cold winter.
The soup is made using a combination of white miso from Kyoto, bonito and kelp stock from Kyoto,
and beef bone soup made by boiling cow bones for quite a while.
Kyoto-only "Namafu'' is also included, so you can enjoy goods from Kyoto!

If you want to enjoy a meal at this popular restaurant,
we suggest making a reservation first.

There are many stores nearby, so be sure to choose one that meets your taste.
Kochia's shop is located on a back road in the middle of Pontocho,
so you can take in the cityscape before you visit.
Come find a shop and check it out!

It's comfortable to access the city by bus or taxi from our accommodation.
Bus :
Omiya Gojo→city bus no 207 for Shijo Kawaramachi・Gion *around 15 minutes
Shichijo Omiya・Kyoto Suizokanmae→city bus no 207 for Shijo Kawaramachi・Gion*around 20 minutes

You can receive a free one-day city bus pass if you book through our website.
This lets you explore the city during the day and enjoy dinner at Pontocho in the evening.
* Please inform us if you are using a city bus ticket when making a reservation.
The service will not be applied if nothing is mentioned.

Also, the Kyoto City Bus 1-day pass is set to end in March of this year,
so don't miss this chance!