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A great place to have a traditional Japanese lunch after visiting the nearby Silver Temple, Ginkakuji, or after cherry-blossom viewing on Philosopher's Walk. Omen is a good place to either warm up or cool down after your exerti... more
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As well as being a world famous traditional inn, Kinmata also serves exquisite lunches and dinners for non-guests, although reservations 24 hours in advance are necessary. The beautifully prepared and presented full-course meal... more
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This elegant French restaurant, perfect for business or pleasure, is run by Tomoyuki Matsui. Fine food and a good wine list. Both English and French are spoken here, so communication should not pose a problem. Open for lunch an... more
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Now operated by the Ganko chain, Nijoen is a large restaurant set in a Meiji-era villa. The location is superb, with the Takase River flowing through the delightful garden. Nijoen is fully licensed and popular with both tourist... more
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As you climb the double spiral staircase under the watchful gaze of previous guests Prince Charles and Princess Diana, you step back in time to the world of 1930s Paris. Relax in the knowledge that the full-course French dinner... more
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Tawaraya is a historic 400-year-old noodle restaurant just south of Kitano shrine. Here you can feast on a variety of traditional udon or soba dishes (thick or thin noodles). The interior is a real treat with thick wooden roof... more
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This is a well-established, classy Italian restaurant in the center of town, with a tantalizing menu that will bid you to visit time and again. Classy surroundings to match the classy food and wines. A good place to dine "in du... more
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This pleasant, traditional-style restaurant is set in a quiet garden near Kinkakuji Temple. The cuisine is typically Japanese, emphasizing seafood and noodles. The food is based around noodles (udon and soba), and there are a v... more
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Conveniently situated between Kyoto Hotel and Fujita Hotel, this excellent Indian restaurant is a delight for fans of Indian cuisine. From the lamb, fish, chicken and vegetarian dishes to the giant large and fluffy naan bread,... more
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Uotake is a traditional blowfish (fugu) restaurant near Kinkakuji. Blowfish is an expensive delicacy prepared by specially licensed chefs who remove the poison sacs from the fish, leaving only a slight taste that may slightly n... more
Hikone Travel Experiences
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Kyoto
The Bullet Train does what it says on the tin. It just hammers between major cities at 300km/h. Punctually and in comfort. Now theres an... Continue reading »
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A Working Side-Trip
After a full day of meetings on Tuesday, my colleague and I decided to travel to Kyoto on Wednesday. Our Tokyo teammates recommended some... Continue reading »
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Nara
It was my (Brock's) birthday on Monday, so Kristin and I went into Kyoto in the evening after I finished with classes and got a much need... Continue reading »
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Top Ten Kyoto
1. Before you do anything else in Kyoto, make sure that you have reserved one of the lovely tatami rooms at Bola Bola Guesthouse. It is a... Continue reading »
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Boxes of Light
Kyoto is a set of beautiful boxes made from glass and wood and light, floating four or five high in neat streets , with tiny pines perfec... Continue reading »
