Pontocho Park

Welcome to your ultimate Kyoto Guide packed with +175 places to explore and visit. Things to Do: ⛩️🌳 shrines, temples, parks, & gardens 🎋🎍 Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Area Guide 🍺🍗 Nishiki Market Food Guide 🖼️ 🎨 museums & art galleries 🛍️🏬 unique shopping spots Food Spots: 🍢 traditional Kyoto cuisine ☕️ favourite coffee shops 🍰 cafes & bakeries 🍱 Japanese comfort food 🌱 vegan & vegetarian spots 🍡 desserts & snack spots 🍜 ramen, udon, and soba 🍶 Japanese izakayas 🌮 international food 🍺 craft beer & cocktail bars ☆This guide contains the best of Kyoto adventuring☆ 1. The top tourist locations with my notes and tips. 2. My favourite off-the-beaten path temples and shrines to avoid the crowds. 3. A dedicated Arashiyama Bamboo Forest section, including my favourite spots to see that are lesser known. 4. A full separate guide to Nishiki Market and the side streets around it. There is a lot to do in the area, even once the market closes at night! 5. A massive selection of food spots to choose from, there is something for everyone. ☆ Have fun in Kyoto, and don't forget to take some time to just get lost in the backstreets ☆ Love, Martina aka King Kogi

Embarking on a first-time journey to Japan can be both thrilling and daunting, but fear not! ✈️ After months of meticulous research and planning, I've created this comprehensive itinerary to streamline your trip preparations. 🗺️🌸 What's inside this guide? 🗓️ Detailed daily itinerary, with top-notch places to explore 🏨 Accommodation recommendations spanning from budget-friendly to luxurious options 🚆 Transportation guidelines to ease your way around 📝 Essential pre-trip information for a seamless experience 🌟 Must-do experiences, culinary delights, and souvenir suggestions 🗣️ Personal insights and honest reviews from my own journey Your adventure will take you through these captivating cities: 🏙️ Osaka 🦌 Nara 🌸 Hiroshima 🍖 (Optional) Kobe 🍁 Kyoto 🗼 Tokyo 🌋 Hakone (with a view of Mt. Fuji) Curious to see my trip to Japan? Check out my Instagram highlights "Tokyo," "Hiroshima," and "Osaka-Kyoto." 📷 Do you have questions or need help planning your trip? Hire me through one of my services and let's make your Japan adventure unforgettable! 💛

Exploring new flavours and savouring local cuisine is an essential part of any journey to a foreign country. 😋 I've crafted this guide to introduce you to typical Japanese dishes and street food, along with restaurants I've personally enjoyed or saved from social media videos.🍜 Prepare to discover a side of Japanese that will amaze you! ✨