Kyoto

Amazing coffee. Friendly baristas. Must visit.

Slayer coffee machine. Consistently amazing.

Fantastic Gyoza. You may need to wait during busy times.

A must visit. Arrive early in the morning to get a timed entry pass. Queues can be very long if not impossible to get in if you don't have a timed entry pass.

Opening days and hours vary. Check instagram.

Standing only. Great place to try local beers.

Matcha excellence.

Green tea based drinks and sweets

You can't reserve a spot unless you are a hotel guest. If the queue is short, worth the visit!

Intimate dining experience. Reservations required.

The gardens here are more impressive than at Kinkakuji / the golden pavilion. Unlike it’s sister temple, Ginkakuji / the silver pavilion is not gilded with silver.

Amazing in the daytime. If the nighttime illuminations are on this is a MUST see.

Self guided English tours - check opening days as they vary.

If the nighttime illuminations are on, worth a visit both during the day and at night.

A must visit. Can be crowded at weekends.

Classic Kyoto. Amazing views over the city.

Beautiful mountain temple. Recommend taking the rope way up the mountain.

This pavilion is on the back of the 10¥ coin.

Next to byodoin- an amazing display of Buddhist art.

Can get crowded. Arrive early to avoid crowds.

Access via ropeway. Occasional ropeway closure for maintenance. Check website before going.