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Best advice I ever got was to learn a few phrases of where I am--especially which suggest that I do not understand, but am trying to learn--take out my pocket dictionary to show that I...more
Magical Kyoto: Must Stay, See & Do
I lived in Kyoto for a year. It is a magical and etheral city, which still manages to retain the feel of Old Japan. My favorite time to visit is in the early Fall. NEVER go in...more
Don't miss these chain of stores! You can find great housewares, souvenirs and gifts at the 100 yen stores. They have much better quality items than the dollar stores in america....more
A beautiful city full of landmark Buddhist Temples, Buddhist Masters and old world culture and Japanese artistry. more
Keep an open mind and try to see things from the perspective of a local. more
user review | Hotel: Hotel Granvia Kyoto, Kyoto
Great Hotel in a Great Location.
We selected the Hotel Granvia because of the location on top of the Kyoto train station as well as restaurants and other factors. Check-in was smooth. During the four days we were in...more
Kaiseki - go in spring or fall
If you go to a traditional ryotei (where you can get kaiseki in private tea houses) avoid winter or the height of summer. Kaiseki is an expensive meal, but the presentation and...more
Arrange your schedule so you hit the most popular of your destinations first thing in the morning. The beautiful temples and gardens are much more enjoyable without the throngs of...more
You can easily spend hours looking around just one of the many shrines / temples in Kyoto. Pick one or two must-sees for your trip and concentrate on seeing those fully. Don't...more
Central Kyoto is easy to walk but put on comfortable shoes.. and note that on my tour, you can always hop the subway back across town. Do all the big tourist stuff 1st; then hit some...more
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