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Kyoto Accomodation: ‘The Screen’ Boutique Hotel

The Screen is a bit of an anomaly for ancient Kyoto, but a one of a kind place to stay and well worth your consideration. I have passed by The Screen countless times and been…

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Kyoto Beauty Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Utsukushi Gozensha

There is a shrine for just about anything that you can imagine in Kyoto, and quite a few for things that you might not be able to imagine. This one is for beauty. When you com…

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Hiking in Kyoto: Daimonji Yama (Mt. Daimonji)

Daimonji-yama, part of the East Mountains, or Higashiyama, as they are called in Japanese, is a great place for a memorable and not too challenging hike. Daimonji-yam…

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Sightseeing

Kyoto Beauty Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Utsukushi Gozensha

There is a shrine for just about anything that you can imagine in Kyoto, and quite a few for things…

Hiking in Kyoto: Daimonji Yama (Mt. Daimonji)

Daimonji-yama, part of the East Mountains, or Higashiyama, as they are called in Japanese, is a…

Kyoto Knife Shrine: Yasaka Sub-shrine Hamono Jinja

This shrine holds a memorial service for worn out knives every year. The shrine accepts old kniv…

Dining

Kyoto Style Ramen and Yatai ‘Night Stand’ Culture: Samata Ramen

In addition to having the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one city, Kyoto is a university tow…

Izuju: The Best Kyoto Style Sushi in Kyoto

Izuju is located just across the street from the gate of Yasaka Shrine. Izuju is tiny, historic a…

Kyoto Tibetan Restaurant Rangzen

Rangzen is the only authentic Tibetan restaurant that I know of in Kyoto. It is located near the K…

Experience

Experience Processing and Making Your Own Tea at Fukujuen Kobo in Uji

Fukujuen is one of the most famous tea companies in Kyoto and has over 210 years of history. Fukuj…

Accommodation

Kyoto Accomodation: ‘The Screen’ Boutique Hotel

The Screen is a bit of an anomaly for ancient Kyoto, but a one of a kind place to stay and well worth y…

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