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[Kyoto ]6 spots in Nagaokakyo and Muko City known only to locals.

[Kyoto ]6 spots in Nagaokakyo and Muko City known only to locals.

2022-11-22

Kyoto is often associated with famous tourist spots such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Arashiyama, but in fact, there are many attractive spots outside of Kyoto City that are not so well known.
This time, we would like to focus on the Nagaokakyo and Muko City area, which is located almost on the border of Osaka Prefecture, and would like to introduce some recommended places that are loved by local residents as a hideout.

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Suntory <天然水のビール工場> Kyoto

The brewery in Kyoto is located in Nagaokakyo City because of the "water" involved.
The Nagaokakyo site was built in Nagaokakyo, which has long been famous for its abundant and delicious underground water, because water is said to be 90% water for beer.

Tasting of freshly brewed "Kami Awamu" Premium Malts

The tour includes a free factory tour where you can see how the beer is made and at the end of the tour, you can enjoy a tasting of three different beers: <香る> Ale and Master's Dream, including Premium Malts. If you find a beer you like after the tasting, you can have another one. If you find a beer you like, you can have another one.

Although you cannot drive a car, a shuttle bus runs from the factory to the nearest station, and soft drinks are provided for those who drive, so you can participate in the tour even if you drive or have small children with you. Note that the shuttle bus does not run during certain tour times, but you can walk to the factory depending on the station you use. However, depending on the station you use, you may be able to walk to the factory, so there is no need to worry.
The museum also has a store that offers a wide variety of goods, including Kyoto Suntory limited edition goods and freshly made Premium Malts delivered directly to the customer's door.

Name : Suntory < 天然水のビール工場 > Kyoto
Address: 3-1-1, Takaiko, Nagaoka-Kyo-shi, Kyoto 617-8530
Access: 8 min. by shuttle bus from JR Nagaokakyo
Approximately 18 minutes by shuttle bus from Hankyu "Nishiyama-Tennozan" via "Nagaokakyo
Approximately 10 minutes walk from Hankyu "Nishiyama-Tennozan" station
Phone number: 075-952-2020
Business hours: 9:30 ~ 17:00
Store hours : 11:00 ~ 16:45
Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays and factory holidays (occasional holidays)
No Smoking : Eat Smoking : No Smoking in the entire building
Space & Facilities : Spacious space with a store inside the factory Parking : Yes
Official website : https://www.suntory.co.jp/factory/kyoto/

Nishiyama Kokopedo

Kyoto is said to consume a large amount of bread, and there are many delicious bakeries that are particular about their taste.
The store introduced here is Nishiyama Koppedo, which has been featured on TV and in magazines, and is so famous that customers from other prefectures come to visit on weekends and holidays.
The menu offers about 15 side dishes and 15 sweets, for a total of about 30 kinds of cobbler buns, but the selection gets smaller in the evening, so it is best to get there early.
The lineup changes every month, so you can check the information on the website.

< 店舗情報 >
Name : Nishiyama Kokopedo
Address : 4-20-13 Tomooka, Nagaokakyo-shi, Kyoto 617-0843
Access : 4 min. walk from Hankyu "Nishiyama-Tennozan" station
Phone number : 075-925-6636
Hours of Operation : Weekdays 7:30 ~ 17:00
Soil day 9:00 ~ 17:00
*Only available when sold out
Closed: Tuesday (If Tuesday is a national holiday, the next day will be closed.)
Budget : 300 yen ~ 1,500 yen
No Smoking : Eat Smoking : No smoking in the store
Space & Facilities: Take-out only
Garage : Yes (8 units)
Official website : http://n-coppedo.com/

Yanagiya Kannon Yangokuji



Hana-chozu," or "flower hand-watering," which is often seen on social networking sites these days, refers to the practice of decorating temizuya, or hand-watering basins where people purify their hands before visiting temples and shrines, with flowers, and has become a famous spot for people to view the beautiful appearance of such basins.
It is also widely known as the Kannon (Goddess of Mercy) of the Eye, worshipped by people suffering from eye diseases since the Heian period (794-1192).
Yes.
The best time to visit the temple is in June, when about 5,000 hydrangea plants are in full bloom.





< 情報 >
Name : Yanagidani Kannon Yangkokokuji Address : 2, Jodoya Donoya, Nagaokakyo-shi, Kyoto 617-0855
Access : Shuttle bus service from Hankyu "Nishiyama Tennozan" and JR "Nagaokakyo" on the 17th of every month.
For others, take the Hankyu Bus from Hankyu "Nagaoka Tenjin" or JR "Nagaokakyo" and get off at "Oku-Kaiinji". 40 minute walk from the bus stop.
Phone number : 075-956-0017
Acceptance time : 9:00 ~ 17:00 (Final acceptance time : 16:30)
Admission : Free for high school students and younger
Usually 500 yen
700 yen during the Week
No Smoking : Eat Smoking : No Smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities : Built deep in the mountains with bamboo forest around Parking : Yes
In front of the gate (32 spaces), parking lot 1 (22 spaces): ¥500 for the first 60 minutes, ¥200 per 60 minutes thereafter
Parking lots 2 (30 spaces) and 3 (15 spaces) are free
Official website : https://yanagidani.jp/

Wind Room

A restaurant specializing in Tsuke Tantanmen, a combination of Tsukemen and Tantanmen.
Although the restaurant is not very large, it has been featured on TV and in magazines, and has many repeat customers from outside the prefecture, and is so famous in Kyoto that you can always find people waiting in line.
However, only representatives are allowed to stand in line, so it might be a good idea to call to check the status of the line before coming to the restaurant.

Basic taste of Furaibo "White Tiger "

Although the word "tantanmen" may conjure up images of a soup that is rich and thick, the soup at this restaurant is characterized by its light soup made from bonito and kelp, without using any animal products.
The "Byakko," the restaurant's basic flavor, has a creamy taste with sesame and peanuts.
There are also four other dishes on the menu, which are based on the "White Tiger" with various flavor variations.
< 店舗情報 >
Name : Furaibo
Address : 8 Kamitari-Obari, Nagaokakyo-shi, Kyoto 617-0833, Japan
Access : 8 min. walk from East Exit of JR Nagaokakyo Station
Phone number : 075-951-1747
Business hours : 11:30 ~ 15:00 Last order at 14:45
18:00 ~ 21:00 Last order 20:45
Closed : No regular holidays
Budget : 900 yen ~ 1,000 yen
No Smoking : Eat Smoking : No smoking in the store
Space and Facilities: Counter only
Parking lot : Yes (4 units)
Official website : https://instagram.com/furaibou5

Herb Tea Cafe Kokoha cocoha

Herbal teas such as chamomile are well-known, but at this café, there is no menu, and the owner blends herbs according to the day's physical condition after talking with customers.
There are about 60 types.

In Europe, herbs were originally used as medical treatment, and the owner herself said that her bronchitis and menstrual pains, which had been severe, improved after drinking the herb tea.
However, herbs themselves are not "medicines" and do not work immediately after taking them.
Although not all ailments can be cured by using herbs, it is certain that herbs, which are widely known as "phytotherapy," can provide healing to the mind and body.

The second floor is used as a workshop.

The second floor can be used as a café, but also offers various workshops such as aroma stone making and nail salon to connect with and support entrepreneurs and artists. Why don't you spend a healing moment at the herb tea café, Kokoha cocoha? How about spending a healing moment at the herb tea cafe Kokoha?
< 店舗情報 >
Name : Herb Tea Cafe Kokoha
Address: 12-3 Minamiyama, Mukaichi-cho, Mukaichi-shi, Kyoto 617-0005, Japan
Access : Hankyu "Nishimukouka" about 8 min. walk
Phone number : No
Time : 10:00 ~16:00
Closed: Wednesdays, Sundays, holidays, and other irregular holidays
*Details are posted on Instagram.
Price : 750yen ~ 3,000yen
No Smoking : Eat Smoking : No smoking in the store
Space and Facilities: Counter and table seating
Parking : No
Official website : https://instagram.com/cocoha

Chabana cafe

The café is a popular place for mothers to relax, with seating areas, a kid's room, and a diaper changing corner in the restroom.
The menu also changes weekly to keep customers from getting bored, and the restaurant's vegetable lunch sets and afternoon tea are popular among female customers as well.

< 店舗情報 >
Name : Chabana cafe
Address: 5-3 Kaedehata, Chikkanai-cho, Muko City, Kyoto 617-0004 Access : Approximately 8 minutes walk from Hankyu Nishimukoi Station Telephone number: 075-922-0866
Hours: 11:00 ~ 16:00 Last order at 15:30 Closed on non-business days
Budget : 1,000 yen ~ 2,000 yen
No Smoking : Eat Smoking : No smoking in the store
Space and Facilities: Counter and table seating
Parking : No
Official website : https://chabanacafe.owst.jp/

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