4 Days in Kyoto: Temples, Music Bars, & Life-Changing Food
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4 Days in Kyoto: Temples, Music Bars, & Life-Changing Food
Liv and Jack
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We had a feeling we'd love Kyoto, but we didn't know just how much. It's the perfect mix between a bustling urban city and a quiet rural town. Expect an array of exciting shops, delicious food, gorgeous temples, atmospheric bars and more.
The old capital of Japan has attracted millions of tourists over the years, and for good reason. Even with the high tourism, it's easy to find yourself at a bar with locals or walking down a quiet residential street by yourself.
Kyoto is perfect for those who want a proper taste of Japan's culture without the metropolis feel of Tokyo, all within a 2 hr train ride.
In this guide, you'll find:
🌸 A brief intro to the city and its history
🍜 A list of local foods & drinks to try
🗺️ A complete 4-night, 3-day itinerary
🍵 A traditional Japanese tea house experience
🥟 Our favorite Gyoza restaurant
... and so much more!
You'll love this guide if you enjoy:
☕ Specialty Coffee
🍸 Cocktails & Bar hangs
⛩️ Shrines & Gardens
🍜 A Variety of Japanese Cuisines
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Liv and Jack
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An American (Liv) 🇺🇸 + A Brit (Jack) 🇬🇧 falling in love with the world.
Liv here!
At 23, I married my high school sweetheart, Jack. Our adventures have taken us to cities as big as London, England, and towns as remote as Modica, Sicily. We've lived, worked, and traveled all over Europe with a special focus on Italy, France, and the UK.
In August of last year, we decided to make Seattle our home base. It’s a city we grew to know and love after 5 years of annual visits.
Nowadays, we spend our days exploring Washington and traveling abroad— we’re always looking for our next adventure.
We specialize in modern, mindful travel guides, curated recommendations, and custom itineraries and always try to incorporate:
- local experiences
- cultural mindfulness
- LGBTQ+, women, and minority-owned businesses
- social enterprises and mission-driven businesses
It would be an honor to help make your dream trip come true.
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