Eating In Kyoto

Food ranging from traditional Japanese cuisine to international fusion with a twist of Kyoto-style cuisine

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Kyoto Imperial Palace

The original Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto-gosho), built in AD 794 and replaced several times after being destroyed by fire, remains one...

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Gion's Geishas

Famous as an entertainment and geisha district, Gion is an area of Kyoto that is well suited to explore on foot. Located on the eastern...

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Kinkaku-ji: The Golden Pavilion

Originally built in the 14th century as a retirement villa for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and now a Zen Buddhist temple, the magnificent...

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Fushimi Inari Shrine

One of Japan's most famous shrines, the Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine is a must-visit when in Kyoto. Founded in AD 711 and dedicated to the...