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Kyoto Kitcho, Kyoto Hotel Granvia
First established in 1930 in Osaka, Kitcho has grown—along with its reputation for supreme attention to season, setting, presentation, taste, and likely the most famous service in Japan—oh yeah—and expense. Continue reading
Ryoanji, Kyoto
Ryoanji’s rock garden, the ultimate in Zen art, is a simple rectangle of clay walls, gray-white sand, fifteen stones, and a veranda for viewing. That’s it. Continue reading
Tofukuji Temple, Kyoto
Tofukuji Temple, one of five primary Zen temples in Kyoto, boasts another National Treasure: the oldest Sanmon (main Zen temple gate) in Japan. Continue reading
Saying So Long to Summer
Overhead, the geese in giant check marks underscore the realization: We are at another summer’s end. Continue reading
Kyoto Depaato
A depaato is a mercantile microcosm not unlike a museum which truly reflects Japanese culture. The main difference is that it contains artifacts of the present rather than the past. Continue reading
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Archery Competitions at Sanjusangendo
Today, as in the past, Sanjusangendo remains the site of annual archery competitions. Continue reading
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Sanjusangendo (Rengeo-in), Kyoto
There’s something other-worldly and even spine-tingling about the sight of 1001 Buddha statues stretching to infinity. Continue reading
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Ginkakuji, The Silver Pavilion, Kyoto
I arrive at Ginkakuji (The Silver Pavilion) late in the day, my enthusiasm for one more heritage site flagging. Continue reading
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Heading to Kyoto to Relax: Part 2
But most important, Kyoto is an epicurean’s delight. Bursting with temples, gardens, museums, galleries, restaurants, spas, artisan shops of every kind, boutiques and department stores—you can overdose on any one of them multiple times in a single day. Continue reading