I've never lived in Kyoto (wife grew up in Osaka), but we found a place we like in Gobancho. Looks like there's a ton of amazing bars and restaurants, and a lot of students in the area. About a 25-minute walk to JR Enmachi station, 20 minutes to Nijo, and 18 minutes to Kitano Hakubai-Cho, but a lot of bus routes down Senbon dori. That's about all I know so far.
Can anyone tell us more about that area?
by mikenmar