r/Kyoto

As the title suggests. I have recently come across a very interesting property here in Kyoto. The front yard and around the house its completely overgrown and I was honestly surprised that someone actually lives there.

So I was thinking about it and I think it would be nice to see it clean again. It is also this traditional old Japanese home.

Anyways. The reason I am reaching out in this subreddit is because I cannot do this alone. I am just a student. I do not have a car to transport the waste away. And I don't have necesary tools but I am willing to buy them.

I havent talked to him about it as I want to 1st make a plan and if its looking good I want to propose this idea to him. I want everything to be free just because. Would anyone be interested in helping me?

I'm going to Kyoto tomorrow and always like to visit French style bakeries when I go to big cities. Are there any places you would recommend? I'll be in the area of Takashimaya, Kyoto Station and Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Thanks for any help!

I just experienced an earthquake alert for the first time in my life. I recently moved to Kyoto, Japan, and it honestly scared me. The alarm went off, but I didn’t actually feel any shaking, so I wasn’t sure what I was supposed to do (like, should I go outside or stay inside?).

It made me realize I have no idea how to react in these situations. How can you tell if it’s a real emergency or just a warning? And what are you actually supposed to do when you get an earthquake alert?

Any advice would really help 🙏

So a few countries are allowed to extend their 90 day tourist visas for another 90 days, I'm from one of these countries. There is very little information available online on how to do this. I'm seeing a Japanese girl and we are not ready for a spouse visa, and would like to travel more for a few months to see how we get on. She doesn't get much holidays, so her coming to my country is impractical. So we can really only travel together on weekends, so 90 days hasn't been that much time of being together 24/7 as I don't stay at her place. Official Japanese site says to just apply at the closest immigration office, and there is one in Kyoto.

I'm wondering if anyone has any experience of doing this? Looking at the Google reviews for the office there are mixed reviews, though most people seem to be extending long term visas and don't mention the one I want specifically. I'm wondering with overtourism complaints by locals are the staff here a bit hostile to such requests. Or if people know how they are in general that would be great. Some old reviews say there is no English speakers so maybe I'd need to bring a translator with me? as in a Japanese speaker not just an app.

felt that rattle ,everyone else ?

Legitimate question. I've lived here for a few months now and randomly yesterday the entire city just smelled like splooge.

Hi, I’m Japanese and based in tke Kyoto/Shiga area and would love to meet people living in Japan.

I’ve worked in factory automation and often interact with engineers from overseas. I really enjoy talking in English and learning about different cultures.

I’m not looking for anything formal — just casual conversations, coffee, or maybe showing you around if you’re new here.

If you’re around Kyoto and interested, feel free to comment or DM 🙂

Hello Everyone, I live in Kyoto but now finally I’m moving to Osaka. Since it’s my first time moving out from one city to another, now I’m looking for some ideas.Which movers company around Kyoto is convenient and cheap. Since my budget is kinda under 25000¥. Please leave your ideas thanks

Pretty much the title. One way I like to relax is to have a bath or shower with a high end soap. I Googled and found places that seemed to only have their own brand. I'm hoping to find a shop that has various soaps from Europe, North America and Japan. Where are my triple milled homies?
Thanks!

Hey y’all, I’m looking to go to Costco this weekend. I have a membership card. I also have a driver license and Times car share rental service. So looking to go with someone to split the difference. Please let me know if you’re interested and if this weekend doesn’t work, we can go later as well.

I am looking for a specific kimono shop, I am specially searching for it because of the old lady working there, she did me a favor which i need to repay.

My request is mainly for the people who are familiar with the area because I am not asking for something like the best place to buy or rent a kimono or so on.

Here what I know and remember, first the location was on the route from higashiyama station to ninenzaka st and sannenzaka, I recall it was in the main road, the shop was directly on the street not inside a building, I was 1 ground floor only.

Layout, here I just hope my memory is working fine, it when you enter the door first cones the cashier desk then on your left hand there are hanging kimonos furisodos, on back right hand of the shop there is a corridor there they do ironing cleaning and maybe trials, no shoes at this corridor.

I have pictures for the lady i can share with you if you think you know something but she was wearing a mask, so it may not help a lot.

Again I am not asking about shopping here.

I really wish i can find her.

Thanks

hello, I just moved to Kyoto, and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations of places / activities where I can meet some fellow English speakers? I am in the process of learning Japanese (still very much a beginner!) but I would really appreciate being able to make some English-speaking friends. It can literally be anything, dance classes, bars, activities, running clubs you name it, I'm pretty extroverted so happy to give things a go. Would really appreciate any input!

I am deathly afraid of spiders, large ones give me panic attacks (well, large for England) and I’ve found out that there can/likely will be *big* ones in Kyoto. Thinking about seeing them in my flat is making me panic right now. I’ve taken notes on preventative measures such as window nets, mint/lemon/eucalyptus oil, anti-bug candles, but to what extent will that ensure I don’t see them? Can any Kyoto-dwelling arachnophobes weigh in/provide reassurance? Is this perhaps something I’ll just have to accept as a resident there?

Does anyone know of any festivals or events doing stuff for Cinco de Mayo in Kyoto/Kansai? Tried searching but couldn't really find anything in Kyoto that wasn't just bar stuff. My friends and I aren't really into bars but we like cultural festivals and Mexican food so I thought there might be stuff going on.

Even if not in Kyoto, but in Osaka or nearby cities that'd be great! TIA!