Kanazawa Weekend
In an attempt to escape Kyoto’s increasingly insane heat in Early August a couple of years back we decided to take a mini-break to gorgeous Kanazawa.
In an attempt to escape Kyoto’s increasingly insane heat in Early August a couple of years back we decided to take a mini-break to gorgeous Kanazawa.
This is one of my favourite Kaiseki restaurants. And it’s not in Kyoto (shock, horror..) I so wish I could share the name with you
Literally this time. Meandering. And a hint of red, sometimes more.
“Spending time in Kyoto with Jane gave me a deeper insight into the Japanese culture. The Japanese emphasis on beautiful presentation and how they represent
Toraya, founded in the 16th Century, in one of Kyoto’s most prestigious makers of Wagashi – traditional Japanese confectionery. Now if you don’t know anything about
A snowy drive to a friend’s sake brewery followed by lunch in a wild foods restaurant in deepest Gifu prefecture. Mountain time. Take a look.
Zenbu Zen takes you on a very personal ‘armchair’ escape to Kyoto, Japan with food and travel writer Jane Lawson. This book includes an informative,
There are many wonderful hidden museums and galleries in Japan – I’m forever discovering them but this particular place has been a favourite for many
Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of my favourite shrines in Kyoto. (I feel like I keep repeating myself… but there are just so many to
If you are lucky enough to have an extended stay in Kyoto – Uji is a great side trip and worth a half day’s wandering.
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