% ARABICA Kyoto Higashiyama

Welcome to Kyoto 🇯🇵, where culinary traditions blend seamlessly with modern flair, creating a foodie scene that's as diverse as the city itself. From ancient teahouses to bustling markets, Kyoto's gastronomic landscape is a journey through time, with each dish telling a story! Get set for a mouthwatering journey that's all about tradition, taste, and a dash of magic! 🍣✨ Let the feast begin! 🌸🥂 In this guide, you'll find a list of must-try typical dishes, and a list of great restaurants and cafes, including some hidden gems! - BONUS! I'll recommend 2 different accommodation options (a modern one and a traditional Ryokan). I've stayed at both and they are amazing!

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of Japan! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things Japan for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of: ☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries 🌮 Local cuisine 🏛️ Museums of all kinds 🌳 Gardens & parks 🛏️ Boutique hotels 🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!

Pack your hiking shoes as this day involves a lot of walking to see some of the best sites in kyoto. The walk from The start of the shopping street at Kiyomizu-michi bus stop to Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) is about 6km and takes about 2 hours without stops. Plan for this to be a whole day trip.