Buddhist temple · Kyoto-shi
4
"That afternoon Sam and I went to the famous Zen rock garden at Ryoan-ji temple, and watched the waning sunlight inch across the pebbles, which were raked corduroy-like across the rectangular garden."
Hotel · Kyoto-shi
Modern hotel with bakery, Italian restaurant, rooftop bar, gym
2 Postcards
Historical landmark · Kyoto-shi
Beautiful palace grounds & gardens, free to enter, historically significant
1 Postcard
Italian restaurant · Kyoto-shi
Offers pizza, pasta, grill, and dessert with garden views
Spacious, well-appointed rooms, exceptional staff, great location
Soba noodle shop · Kyoto-shi
Bib Gourmand soba, known for hot 'atsumori-soba'
Elegant rooms blend Japanese motifs, kimono fabrics, and modern comforts.
4 Postcards
Yakitori restaurant · Kyoto-shi
Chicken yakitori, chicken soup, oyakodon, and attentive service
Golden pavilion on serene pond with manicured gardens
7 Postcards
Guest house · Kyoto-shi
Helpful owner, clean rooms, near Philosopher's Path
Historic soba shop offering hourai soba with eight toppings
6 Postcards