Recommended for couples in Kyoto! 5 Spots to Visit on a Winter Date

With the New Year, Kyoto is in the midst of winter.
Winter in Kyoto is said to be even colder than in the Kansai region, which may make some people feel too lazy to go out on a date.

So, I would like to introduce some of the best spots in Kyoto for winter dates that you may want to visit even in the cold.

Table of Contents

■1. movie theaters

2. Gourmet food to warm you up

3. day spa

4. strawberry picking

■5. Aquarium

■ Summary

■1. movie theaters

In the cold winter months, "I hate outside dates!" Some of you may be thinking, "I don't want to go out on a date in the cold winter!
However, if you get tired of house dates, you may wonder where to go out.
At such times, a standard movie date is a great way to spend time in a warm space.
Movies are a great way to enjoy conversation after watching a movie, and the prices are reasonable, making it a good choice for young couples.

In Kyoto,
Near KarasumaKyoto Cinema、The Museum of Kyoto Film Theater
Near Kyoto Station→Kyoto Minami Kaikan、T-Joy Kyoto
Near Karasuma OikeUplink Kyoto
Near Katsura RiverAEON CINEMA Kyoto Katsuragawa
Near KumiyamaAEON CINEMA Kumiyama、AEON CINEMA Takahara
Near Demachiyanagithe Demacho
Near NijoTOHO Cinemas Nijo
and others.

If the movie theater is located in an aeon or other building, you can also have a meal on the way home.
For the latest, AEON CINEMA Kyoto Katsuragawa, which supports 4D screenings, is especially recommended.
They are popular for the attraction-like experience of just sitting in the seat.
Try to forget the winter cold with the powerful images.

word of mouth

The movie is shown in 4D at movie theaters in Kyoto. Only two locations, Aeon Cinema Kyoto Katsuragawa's 4DX and TOHO Cinemas Nijo's MX4D, are showing the movie, which is interesting.
...Popular location. Lots of parking spaces. There is a food court to relax.
The 4DX is more like a USJ attraction with its more intense seat movement.
The 4DX is great because it gives the movie a realistic feel. I would like to see a movie here again.
The 4D is like a fun attraction.

Facility Name:AEON CINEMA Kyoto Katsuragawa
Address: AEON MALL Kyoto Katsuragawa 3F, 376-1 Kuse-Takada-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access: Directly connected from "Katsuragawa" station on JR Kyoto line

HP:https://kyotokatsuragawa-aeonmall.com/special/lists/cinema

2. Gourmet food to warm you up

A gourmet date is a great way to warm up during the cold season.
especially
Oden
Yakiniku
Pots and pans
Udon
Ramen
etc. together, you will be able to warm up from inside.

Particularly recommended is Kamehachi, whose motsu nabe hot pot often draws long lines.
Kamehachi, located in Ponto-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, offers a hot pot that combines Kyoto ginjo white miso paste and Omi beef entrails, and is a firm favorite for its delicious Kyoto-style broth.
Your body will definitely feel poka-poka in the winter season.

word of mouth

Three courses are available. You can enjoy them as a light meal or as a full meal.
Kamehachi is a traditional Japanese hot pot restaurant with a long line of customers. You can enjoy Kyoto's typical taste.
The smoked shime saba (smoked mackerel) is especially good. If you like motsu nabe, you should definitely visit.
It will fill your stomach. In winter, it will make your body warm and fluffy!
A popular restaurant with a long line of customers. The Omi beef is plump and the vegetables are crunchy. The Kyoto-style broth is irresistible.

Store Name:Kamehachi Main Store
Address: 185-3 Zaimoku-cho, Sanjo-sagaru, Kiyamachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access: about 10 minutes walk from Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station".

HP:https://kame8honten.rwop.jp/

3. day spa

If you want to warm up from the inside out, we recommend taking a day trip to a hot spring.
HOTEL KUU KYOTO is particularly popular as a one-day spa.
You can enjoy not only lodging, but also day-trip hot spring baths, making it ideal for dates.
HOTEL KUU KYOTO is located near Kyoto Station and offers a modern Japanese-style space.
Natural groundwater pumped up from 60 meters underground is used in the baths, which can be enjoyed in the outdoor and indoor baths made of lava bedrock from Mt. Fuji, as well as saunas and water baths. Let's warm and heal your body slowly after being cold outside.

word of mouth

Across the street from Higashi Hongwanji Temple, this is a great place to stop for a day trip. It may be a good place to end a sightseeing date.
The staff is courteous and helpful. The baths are the best to relieve travel fatigue.
The bath was cozy and refreshing. It warmed me from the core.
It is located near tourist attractions and near a train station. I recommend coming here for this reason.
Fuji lava rock open-air bath. Fuji lava rock open-air bath. It is very close to Kyoto Station, yet not expensive, and is a precious existence that I am very satisfied with.

Facility Name:HOTEL KUU KYOTO
Address: Takuya-cho 58, Maimon-dori, Maejima-deru, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Access: about 7 minutes walk from JR "Kyoto Station

HP:https://hotelkuu.jp/

4. strawberry picking

Winter dates are not supposed to be outside, but strawberry picking is a great way to enjoy a warm date.
Strawberries are grown in plastic greenhouses, so it is not so cold in the greenhouses in winter because there is not much wind inside.
We especially recommend Osazen Noen, one of the largest strawberry picking farms in Kyoto Prefecture.
This is a popular spot for all-you-can-eat strawberries for 50 minutes.
There are two varieties, Benihoppe and Akihime, and you can enjoy the carefully nurtured strawberries as you wish.
Enjoy strawberries, which are in full season in winter, at strawberry picking and have a memorable date.

word of mouth

They are just too good. They are just delicious. You can't eat such delicious strawberries very often.
I thought 50 minutes would be too much time, but there were so many different varieties to compare. It was fun and the time passed quickly.
The strawberries here were crazy delicious! The greenhouses are clean, the staff is friendly, and there is a photo spot, which is good for making memories.
. this will be more popular. There seemed to be quite a few repeat customers.
The best strawberry I've ever tasted. I have never tasted such delicious strawberries. A must for strawberry lovers.

Facility Name:Osazen Farm
Address: 339 Uchisato Sugai, Yawata City, Kyoto, Japan
Access: Get off at Ishimizu Hachimangu Station on the Keihan Railway and take Keihan Bus No. 2 to 73, 73A, 73C, 74, 79 "Yuto Elementary School", about 5 minutes walk from the bus stop.

HP:https://osazen.com/

■5. Aquarium

The Kyoto Aquarium is a classic favorite when it comes to indoor dates in Kyoto.
It is famous as one of the largest aquariums in Japan using 100% of artificial seawater and is home to more than 15,000 aquatic creatures of 250 species.
Visitors can see the lives of various creatures such as penguins, dolphins, seals, and the Giant Salamander, a special natural treasure.
There are also dolphin shows at certain times of the day, allowing visitors to experience the power of the dolphins up close and personal.
Indoor dates can be enjoyed to the fullest in warmth, so be sure to visit.

word of mouth

The salamanders are irresistibly soothing! I get so attached to them! I even bought a stuffed animal!
The jellyfish area is otherworldly and fantastic. There were many couples.
The jellyfish area is mysterious and perfect for a date.
The sea lions, seals, and penguins were adorable. The jellyfish tank was very relaxing, just watching the jellyfish swim around with the changing colors of the lights.
The dolphin show is very powerful. It was amazing to see the dolphins up close.

Facility Name:Kyoto Aquarium
Address: 35-1 Kankiji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access: 7 min. walk from Umekoji-Kyoto Nishi Sta. on JR Sanin Honsen Line

HP:https://www.kyoto-aquarium.com/index.html

■ Summary

In this issue, we have introduced five recommended winter date spots in Kyoto for couples to visit.
The weather will be getting colder in earnest from now on.
Since it is a winter date, try to enjoy a date that will make your body feel warm and fuzzy.