the kitchen to cook your own meals too. You can relax and chat with other guests in several indoor common areas as well as the outdoor seating area. There are coin-operated washing machines, bike rentals, free Wi-Fi, and all the other necessities to make it thebest hostel in Kyoto!
Kyoto lies in a wide valley surrounded by hills on three sides, the Katsura River to the west and the Kamo River to the east. Stretching north of Kyoto Station, modernShimogyō-kulacks historic character but is the most convenient neighborhood for reaching Kyoto’s many sights.Kyoto Tower– t...
Credit:KYOTO DESIGN HOUSEon Facebook The ingredients used to make higashi are finely ground Japanese sugar and rice flour or other flours like azuki (red bean), soybean or green pea. It doesn't contain any alcohol or animal derivatives too. The snack can mostly be found in matcha stores an...
presumably) have moved on and up to another bar-restaurant in Roppongi Hills, called Rigoletto. Rigoletto has a rectangular bar near the entrance-way of the restaurant and a great view overlooking the city and Tokyo tower. The crowd is fairly small, so it’s better if you’re looking for ...
Destination Expert for Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Shinjuku, Japan, Nara 46,400 posts 427 helpful votes 1. Re: Where to Fugu? Jan 19, 2024, 7:11 PM Save Tomikyu in Gion is where I go. I don't go there often as it costs an arm and a leg: https://tomikyu.net Genpin is mu...
This smaller, Tokyo outpost of the famous Kyoto-based knife shop Aritsugu is popular with chefs, and is one of several choices for professional knives in the Tsukiji Outer Market area. Basic and Accent - Retail: Toranomon Clearly someone with excellent taste has curated the cool merchandise for...
If there’s a #2 behind sushi when you think of Japanese food, I would put green tea in that spot. The most famous matcha comes from a region in Kyoto called Uji but if you’re limited to Tokyo, there are very few options for authentic and high quality tea. We were on the hunt ...
Kandahar “Yama” Shop | Photo by Gregory Lane Kandahar isn’t the cheapest shop in town, but it has ALL the gear—for everyone from complete novices to someone planning an ascent of Everest. They have stores in Kyoto and Machida, but their main base is in the Kanda/Jimbocho Sports Town...
Below, in no particular order, are some reasonably-priced kimono shops in Tokyo to check out. Additionally, you can explorekimono rental options in Kyoto. Looking for a kimono to keep?Head over to ourwhere to buy a kimono in Tokyoguide instead. ...
When you're in Hanoi, and also the rest of Vietnam, the official currency is the Vietnamese dong. Yet, when you step into a currency exchange shop, you'll notice they use currency codes. The code associated with the Vietnamese dong is VND, so be sure to take note of it when comp...