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Evolving Kaiseki Cuisine “Kyoto Arashiyama Kitcho”/Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
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“Shigeyama Sengoroke” The Art of Laughter
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“Shoyeido Incense” Enjoying the Fragrance of Japan
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“KARACHO” Handing down “Kyo Kara Kami” to the Present Age
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SAKE & Kyoto
“Masuda Tokubee Shoten” Where “Nigori sake” originates from!
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FOOD Kyoto
Kikunoi Honten, a ryotei restaurant offering a taste of Kyoto’s four seasons/Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
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Kyoto’s kompeito specialty store, Midori-juan Shimizu, continues to carry on the technique passed down from one generation to the next / Kyoto, Japan
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Kou Kyoto
This antique store sells mainly Western antiques such as French glass, English silver, and vases from Scandinavian countries, as well as ceramic artists' vessels, woodwork, and linen rugs. The owner, Ms. Nagama, has a reputation for innovative combinations of antiques with new and different materials. -
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Kyoto Yura Hotel MGallery(now known as Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto)
Luxury hotel overlooking Nijo Castle, a World Heritage Site. "Kyoto Yura Hotel Nijo Castle Villa M Gallery" is part of the “M Gallery” brand developed by French hotel giant Accor, and is the second hotel in Japan. The hotel concept is based on the concept of “depth” that resides in the architecture of a detached palace, and the space is meticulously designed to enhance the uplifting experience of arriving at the guest room. The guest rooms offer a comfortable stay in a relaxed atmosphere that evokes the history of Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan. The hotel's restaurant offers innovative cuisine that incorporates the finest Japanese ingredients with French culinary techniques. The hotel's luxurious setting makes it a place for a special moment in time. -
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Japanese cuisine “Isshisoden Nakamura”
A world-renowned Japanese restaurant that has been awarded three Michelin stars for six consecutive years. Nakamura's specialty, which has been served for generations since the Bunka-Bunsei period, is "Guji no Sake-Yaki". The carefully selected guji (sea bream) is salted and left to rest overnight, then sprinkled with sake and grilled to a golden brown, making it the ultimate dish that brings out the best of the fish. Motokazu Nakamura, the sixth generation head of the restaurant, has been given the phrase, meaning “Delicious food is created from the heart,” and he approaches his cuisine by talking with the ingredients while valuing boldness and delicacy. We hope you will enjoy the world-renowned taste in a quiet space. -
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Potter/ Sohei Yamamoto
Born in 1980 in Kyoto. After graduating from university, he completed the molding and research courses at the "Kyoto Prefectural College of Ceramic Technology". Then, he studied for two years under Mr. Hirokazu Ichikawa, winner of the"Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Award at the 44th Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki pottery exhibitioning" his own pottery production in Sumiyama, Uji, Kyoto in 2008. Yamamoto's simple yet fashionable works are popular for matching with Scandinavian foods. -
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Antique shop “Yumekoubou”
This antique store is located in Gion, Kyoto. At the entrance, an objet d'art made of bamboo created by Chikuunsai Tanabe IV, one of the artists belonging to the shop, evokes the historical atmosphere of Kyoto. In addition to fine antiques, the shop also exhibits works by contemporary artists, offering new values to the public. -
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Wagashi “Demachi-futaba”
Famous Mame-mochi (bean rice cake) from Demachi Futaba, a long-established shop that has been in business since 1897. Mame-mochi is so popular that people are always waiting in line. Carefully selected ingredients are used, including specially selected large, sweet beans from farmers in Hokkaido and new sticky rice from Shiga Prefecture. In addition, traditional production methods such as double pounding to make a fine dough and not touching the dough too much when forming are also used. Mame-mochi is a round, pure white rice cake with large beans that stand out. When eaten, the gentle sweetness of the rice, the fragrance of the beans, and the refined sweetness of the red bean paste mix together in perfect balance, accented by a salty taste. One bite is so delicious that it will make you smile. -
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Yakitori “Torikami Garden City”
This is a famous restaurant where you can enjoy high quality yakitori prepared by the owner, who trained at a Michelin star restaurant. The yakitori is grilled using fresh chicken and special charcoal, and the taste is unimaginably delicious. The interior of the restaurant has a relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere. In addition to yakitori, the restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes using chicken and a la carte dishes, all of which are full of flavor. In particular, the juicy and savory yakitori is so delicious that once you try it, you will become addicted to it, and is loved by many people. -
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Bakery “Fiveran”
A popular bakery in Kyoto. They are particular about using domestic wheat, and all bread is kneaded in the store. Many ingredients are also homemade, providing handmade bread. In particular, their French breads, baguettes, and croissants are characterized by their simple yet deeply flavored breads. The store offers a variety of breads that change daily and are loved by locals and tourists alike. It is a store worth visiting for its particular breads. -
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Bakery “Kurs”
It is not unusual for the store to sell out long before closing time. This popular bakery offers a wide selection of delicious bread made from the finest ingredients. The store offers French bread, baguettes, Japanese-style bread, seasonal original breads, and more, all carefully baked one by one. In particular, the simple yet deeply flavored breads are loved by the locals and are recommended for tourists. -
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KYO YUNOHANA RESORT SUISEN
Located in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, this 13-room retreat is surrounded by nature. "KYO YUNOHANA RESORT SUISEN" offers a luxurious and relaxing experience for body and soul in a refined Japanese-style space. In addition to the hot spring baths, guests can enjoy Japanese traditional cuisine prepared with local ingredients while admiring the beautiful scenery, and the warm hospitality is very appealing. It is truly a healing space where you can spend a blissful time in a quiet environment and forget about everyday life. -
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Suiran Hotel Kyoto, The Luxury Collection
Luxurious hotel surrounded by the natural beauty of Arashi-yama. ”Kyo-Suiran” restaurant takes advantage of the structural features from the Meiji period with a perfectly groomed garden. Immerse yourself in the refined charm of Japan. -
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”The Screen” Selectable Hotel Born in Kyoto
Pure Fun of Selecting! ”The Screen” is the very first ”selectable hotel” in Japan, located south of the Kyoto Imperial Palace. ”The Screen” gives you the pleasure of enjoy being indecisive, with 13 guestrooms to choose from. The rooms have been created by domestic and international designers and creators under the concept ”Space that offers hospitality”. The participating artists consist of a Japanese painter, a pair of Thai sisters who are designers, and a London lighting designer. This innovative hotel is appealing especially because it exists in Kyoto, with their strong message, ”inheriting tradition with desire to develop fur...