Kyoto Foodie dedicated to the culinary culture of Kyoto, Japan and is written by one expat and one Japanese.
rice, noodles, seafood, and seasonal produce all feature heavily no matter where you are. In Kyoto, tofu is a specialty, due to the plethora of Buddhist monasteries (whose monks eat a vegetarian diet).
Keep heading west along Oike-dōri, and you’ll come toNijō Castle, one of Kyoto’s top attractions. TheImperial Palacewas the emperor’s home, but this was the base of the shogunate in the city, where real power was held. Built by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603, its grounds contain ...
During a Kyoto food tour, you might have the chance to experience kaiseki at a traditional ryokan or a modern restaurant, where you'll witness the masterful skills of the chefs and the exquisite beauty of the dishes. It's a culinary experience that will transport you to a world of ...
Staying at a ryokan is a little different from staying in a hotel. First, you remove your shoes in the foyer (usually where you step up from ground level into the lobby area). Next, you are shown to your room, where a cup of tea and a traditional sweet or cracker will be waiting....
Nao took me to the market, showing me not only local delicacies that I would have passed by unknowingly, but she also added details on history and culture to this tour. She also managed to cater to my needs and showed me where to buy some items that were o...
Kyoto Map Where To Stay In Kyoto Kyoto Fall FoliageKyoto ShoppingKyoto is famous for temples, but it’s also a shopper’s paradise. Here’s some Kyoto shopping tips and a list of the best shops in Kyoto, both traditional and modern.Kyoto...
1. Southern Higashiyama – Where to Stay in Kyoto for Your First Time Southern Higashiyama is home to many of Kyoto’s most famous and popular tourist destinations. It’s a must-visit neighbourhood in Kyoto to get the full experience of being there. Kyoto is traditionally a city known for ...
to the north ofOsaka,Kyotois also famous for its traditional Japanese dining, called kaiseki, where multi-course meals are meticulously prepared and served to guests, as well as its geiko (known as geisha inTokyo) and maiko performers who have been honing their craft in this area fo...
Then in to Gion geisha area, the guide explained about the geisha training and lifestyle and showed us where some of them lived. He explained that Kyoto has five geisha districts. We were hoping to get a glimpse of a geisha on the street, but we ...