Reco Corner: Kyoto
One of my favourite places on earth to visit, and I have been there twice each - each time more mesmerized than before.
Type: Food, drink, and culture
Cost: $$ - $$$
Solo-Trip Friendly: 4/5
Female Friendly: 5/5
Night Culture: 3/5
Food Variety: 4/5
Things to do:
Dress up in local cultural wardrobe - if you want to go a step further: try dressing up like a Geisha (I did it and it was a great experience)
Temples temples temples (I’ve been there for more than a week and I haven’t seen all of them)
Try a local tea ceremony
Have dinner next to the river in Gion
Things to eat:
There are many Michelin starred restaurants in Kyoto but you should make reservation ahead of time
Dango - kind of similar to mochi (or stick rice cakes) but generally the flavour is on the outside. Enjoy it with a nice cup of tea is amazing
Sukiyaki