This day exemplifies this neighborhood for me: old and new, pleasant surprises, interesting sounds and tastes and smells.
Kyoto: Hanatōro (Flower and light festival)
After a long, gorgeous afternoon and evening out in Kyoto, I'm feeling much more comfortable in the city.
Why travel for me doesn’t mean sightseeing
I always have to remind myself that it's okay if we don't see everything. Happily, this has gotten easier with …
Kyoto: Contrasts
We take the subway into the city center and find it's a far cry from the old-fashioned feel of our …
Kyoto: Oyako-don and takeout
More walking around Kyoto means more food and more temples. This time our food is a specialty restaurant and an …
Kyoto: Food and temples
Another post to not read while hungry.
First day in Kyoto
Our little corner of Kyoto is just what I hoped it would be.
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