Just beside Kitano Tenmangu's great torii gate, is Castel... more
I first visited Demachi Masugata Shopping Street because ... more
Saw Chururu's mitarashi dango udon in a magazine and knew... more
Started in 2005 as a café and converted to a dedicated sp... more
Founded in 1928, Minamoto-yu is what I think a sento in a... more
I don't think I'll ever forget the intense pepper smell I... more

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This is maybe one of those places that can get so tourist... more
After one too many kissaten coffees, I was so happy to si... more
On a breezy sunny spring or early summer day in Kyoto, th... more
As a girl who loves pancakes and despises the fluffy panc... more
I'm pretty sure this is my favorite place to eat yakiniku... more
Founded in 1934, and now in its fourth generation, Akagak... more
Founded in 1718, Hōrinji Temple is famous for being home ... more
In hopes of bettering my luck when it comes to business... more
If you want to feel like a Japanese oji or uncle with a c... more
RECORD BAR YAMADA is a machiya bar just a short walk from... more
Located on the very busy Shijo-dori (one of the main shop... more

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