Nokishita 711

Downtown Kyoto


The sign inside says 'Kyoto Loves Gin' and if you do too, you won't want to miss this quirky little bar. Owner Tomo infuses gin with interesting ingredients, such as bamboo and smoked tea, and mixes up delicious cocktails with unique flavours – black sesame, yuzu pepper and truffle honey. There's a great range of gins from around the world.


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1. Ebisu-jinja

0.19 MILES

This small shrine near Kennin-ji honours Ebisu, the god of prosperity. Naturally, it's a popular spot with local businesspeople. The Tōka Ebisu festival…

2. Kennin-ji

0.23 MILES

Founded in 1202 by the monk Eisai, Kennin-ji is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto. It is an island of peace and calm on the border of the boisterous Gion…

3. Ponto-chō

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4. Yasui Konpira-gū

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5. Nishiki Market

0.4 MILES

The covered Nishiki Market (Nishiki-kōji Ichiba) is one of Kyoto’s real highlights, especially if you have an interest in cooking and dining. Commonly…

6. Rokuharamitsu-ji

0.41 MILES

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7. Yasaka-jinja

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This colourful and spacious shrine is considered the guardian shrine of the Gion entertainment district. It's a bustling place that is well worth a visit…

8. Entoku-in

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