Kyoto may be famous for its temples, tea ceremonies, and timeless streets, but locals know this city runs just as much on coffee as it does on matcha. Tucked between quiet lanes and bustling markets, you’ll find an ever-growing scene of cafés that blend Japanese craftsmanship with global coffee culture. From minimalist roasters pouring single-origin […]
Kyoto: The Heart of Japan’s Sake Culture By day, Kyoto hums with quiet grace. Temple bells echo through bamboo groves, monks stride through moss gardens, and the scent of incense drifts in the air. But when night falls, the city’s calm spirit transforms. Lanterns flicker to life in narrow alleys, laughter spills from cozy izakayas, […]
Kyoto is one of the world’s great places to experience kaiseki cuisine. But what exactly is kaiseki? It is a multi-course haute cuisine rooted in respect for seasonality, ingredients, presentation, and ritual. Kaiseki is more than just food. It’s an experience: the sequence of courses, the setting (tatami room, garden view, etc.), the aesthetic of […]
Inside Somebody Feed Phil KyotoYuma’s Story & Hidden Food Gems What happens when one of Netflix’s most beloved food travel shows meets Japan’s most historic food city? In the Kyoto episode of Somebody Feed Phil, Phil takes a guided journey through the city’s mouth-watering restaurants, bustling markets, and more, all led by local guides. Part […]
Looking for a new way to experience Kyoto’s legendary food scene? Beyond the city’s centuries-old temples and traditional tea houses, Kyoto has quietly become a hotspot for a surprising modern delicacy: the Wagyu beef burger. Combining the melt-in-your-mouth richness of Japan’s prized Wagyu with creative, East-meets-West flavors, these burgers are redefining comfort food for travelers […]
Few beverages have captured worldwide fascination quite like matcha powder. This finely ground green tea powder, known for its vivid color and earthy, umami-rich flavor, has made its way from traditional Japanese tea rooms to modern cafés and kitchens around the world. Whether you’re sipping a frothy matcha latte or whisking it ceremonially with a […]
Japan is home to thousands of temples and shrines, each with its own rich history. However, there are some that stand out for their uniquely strange, mysterious, or even whimsical qualities. From moss-covered statues with joyful expressions at Otagi Nenbutsu-ji in Kyoto to the lion-headed stage of Namba Yasaka Shrine in Osaka, these sacred spaces […]
Tucked away on the western edge of Kyoto city, Arashiyama is a scenic district from the city’s bustling and busy streets. Known for its serene bamboo forest, peaceful riverside walks, and rich cultural heritage, Arashiyama offers a perfect blend of nature and tradition that feels unique from all other parts of Kyoto. If you’re planning […]
The Fushimi area in Kyoto is home to the world-famous Fushimi Inari shrine, and is one of the highlight destinations for travellers from all over the world. After all, who wouldn’t want to see the thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up Mount Inari? But did you know that the Fushimi area has so […]