Dewey Decimal915.218640452
SynopsisHidden Pockets in Kyoto is your guide to losing yourself in this Japanese city that seamlessly intertwines modern and traditional influences. Whether you're satisfying your tastebuds in contemporary cafes, wandering among the untarnished architecture of Gion, or heading back in time while visiting ancient temples and shrines, Kyoto is a captivating city to explore. Curated by authors Steve Wide and Michelle Mackintosh, who consider Japan their 'home away from home', this travel guide navigates the country's cultural capital like a local, with chapters for kissatens (coffee shops), gardens, temples, omiyage (local products), mindful experiences and places to enjoy delectable sweets. Build your day with a variety of half-day and full-day itineraries and bask in Kyoto's seasonal beauty as you explore lantern-lit alleys that reveal the city's unique precincts, and uncover hidden artisanal treasures and flavours that will challenge and delight your senses. Venture beyond the metropolis to unearth the heart of the city with this Curious Travel Guide . ht your senses. Venture beyond the metropolis to unearth the heart of the city with this Curious Travel Guide . ht your senses. Venture beyond the metropolis to unearth the heart of the city with this Curious Travel Guide . ht your senses. Venture beyond the metropolis to unearth the heart of the city with this Curious Travel Guide ., Uncover Kyoto's ancient temples, treasure-filled shops and charming eateries while finding zen in exquisite natural surrounds., Lose yourself in a world of ancient temples, Shinto shrines, charming eateries and serene gardens in Japan's cultural capital. Hidden Pockets in Kyoto is your comprehensive guide to the very best places to eat, drink, shop and explore in this mesmerising city that blends modern and traditional influences. Whether you're browsing beautifully crafted wares in artisan stores, taking a mindful moment in a temple or spending the afternoon at a local kissaten sipping coffee and sampling sweets, let this guide take you to the hidden heart of Kyoto. Entries highlight the best the city has to offer, with daytrip suggestions to Lake Biwa, Nara, Uji and the north of Kyoto while you're there. Wander through bustling streets with authors Steve Wide and Michelle Mackintosh as their thoughtfully curated itineraries invite you to unearth Kyoto's unique precincts.