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Vegan Restaurants in Kyoto
Kyoto has a growing vegan and vegetarian food scene. The city is already well known for a focus on farm-to-table and organic ingredients, so it’s no wonder that these restaurants are taking off. Here are some recommended vegan restaurants in Kyoto: AIN SOPH. Journey The name of this store derives from Kabbalistic philosophy, concerning the…
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Best Lunch Near Kyoto Station
If you’re looking for a good lunch located near Kyoto Station, check out our five tried-and-true recommendations. Whether you have a tour with us, or just want to eat at the busy central hub of the city, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy. Tonoda Shokudo This Showa style restaurant has been serving delicious udon…
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6 Souvenirs You Must Get in Kyoto
Nama Yatsuhashi Yatsuhashi, said to be shaped like a bridge or a koto (Japanese harp), are one of Kyoto’s most famous sweets. Today, nama-yatsuhashi, created in the 1960s, is by far the most popular. The standard and most popular fresh yatsuhashi flavor is cinnamon, but a variety have been created over the years, and in…
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Kyoto: Where to Go for Anime Lovers!
Kyoto International Manga Museum Anime’s popularity is booming even outside of Japan, but manga hasn’t caught on quite as much. In Japan, there are countless manga that have not been made into anime, or manga that are regarded as masterpieces that were made into anime but didn’t find success due to whatever reason: usually a…
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Kyoto Sweets Recommendations
Kyoto has a lot of food–but don’t miss out on trying some of it’s unique sweets! Here’s a list of five of Kyoto’s best places to eat sweets. Make sure you try some traditional Japanese sweets as well as modern ones popular with the cool kids today! Parfait: Kisshokaryo Kyoto This sleek, modern café serves…
