Ginkaku-ji

Elevated izakaya with expertly grilled dishes and fresh ingredients

Fresh udon noodles with dipping broth, tempura, and spices

Sleek rooms, city views, terrace bar with fire pit, gym

Vegetarian Buddhist cuisine served in serene temple setting

Kyoto's Kitchen: a bustling market with local delicacies

Home-roasted coffee, chai, ice cream, minimalist design

Chicken or soy-sauce broths, fresh garnishes, dumplings, and beer

Zen temple garden with pond, mountains, and bamboo forest

Wagyu beef, "uncooked" yakiniku, traditional setting

Japan's tallest pagoda, historic grounds, serene atmosphere