{"id":3520,"date":"2016-09-02T00:34:53","date_gmt":"2016-09-02T00:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.diningtraveler.com\/?p=3520"},"modified":"2016-09-02T00:43:59","modified_gmt":"2016-09-02T00:43:59","slug":"two-days-in-kyoto-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2016\/09\/two-days-in-kyoto-japan.html","title":{"rendered":"Food and History: Two Days in Kyoto"},"content":{"rendered":"

When working on my itinerary to mainland Japan, it was imperative that I added at least two days in Kyoto.\u00a0 Sounds cheesy but ever since I read and watched \u201cMemoirs of a Geisha\u201d a decade ago, I was enthralled by this city.\u00a0 When I shared my plans of traveling to Kyoto with friends who had previously been there before, everyone had similar feedback: \u201cIt\u2019s one of my favorite destinations in Japan\u201d. \u00a0\u00a0What can I say? After our trip, I vehemently agree with them!\"Two<\/a><\/p>\n

The Scene:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Our two days in Kyoto adventure began\u00a0as we arrived by Shinkansen (high speed train) from Kobe to Kyoto Station.\u00a0 The station is large and the scene is sensory overload:\u00a0 men in suits rushing to their next destination, little kids in their uniforms headed to school, visitors trying to figure out their next stops, and us, Dutchman & I, in the middle of the glass and steel of Kyoto Station trying to figure it all out.<\/p>\n

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Two Days in Kyoto: Higashi Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Getting Around:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0The staff at our hotel,\u00a0Sakura Terrace The Gallery gave us the great tip of buying a daily bus pass for 500 yen (little less than $5). You can also purchase the tickets at the train\/bus station. \u00a0This is not a tourist sightseeing bus; just the normal public transportation bus, which was great to move around past the tourist highlights. \u00a0Although Kyoto has a great underground system, we decided to explore the city by bus, as it gives us a better sense of where we are located and we can capture the city scene through the windows.\u00a0 We also did a few trips by taxi and the prices were average, pretty much what you find in any big city. Example: a taxi from Kyoto Station to Gion district was around $12.\u00a0 Bonus: most taxis do take credit cards.<\/p>\n

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Two Days in Kyoto: at an Izakaya near Kyoto Station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Food:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong> Where do we start??? Compared to my previous guides and posts of other destinations, I have to admit that there are many places that were so anonymous I can\u2019t remember (or decipher) their names or where they were located.\u00a0 However, I can remember the magic of walking into anonymous Izakayas (Japanese Gastropubs), trying to decipher menus with Google Translate or blindly trust the chef.\u00a0 One of the Izakayas we went to was a random choice, close to the hotel, and as we arrived we can tell this is a neighborhood hangout.\u00a0 What struck me the most was seeing something I\u2019ve rarely seen in Japan: a female chef in the Izakaya.\u00a0 A young girl jovially working the grill and greeting every customer as they came in.\u00a0 We ordered small dishes, and one that really clings to my memory is a grilled rice ball with chicken and topped with pickled plums.\u00a0 The smoky flavor or the crispy exterior or the rice ball still lingers in my memory.\u00a0 To me, this is the beauty of Japan. It\u2019s not about the flashy restaurants or name dropping chefs, but walking into anonymous establishments and truly experiencing Japanese culture.<\/p>\n

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Two Days in Kyoto: Dessert at La Locanda at Ritz Carlton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At this point of my two days in Kyoto adventure, I had spent six weeks in Asia, mostly in Okinawa and needed a break from Japanese food.\u00a0 I took that break at La\u00a0Locanda, the\u00a0Italian restaurant at The Ritz Carlton Kyoto<\/a>. There, we tasted\u00a0simple yet amazing dishes such as a plato primo of spaghetti with tomato sauce, raviolis made in house, and we concluded our meal with a decadent dessert of a deconstructed crumble with mascarpone ice cream.\u00a0 At the Ritz Carlton, we received a local tip for a restaurant: Torito a local favorite. We headed there the following day… Torito is more of an upscale Izakaya and reservations are recommended. We sat at the bar (my favorite place to sit at an Izakaya) and watched the magic unfold.\u00a0 There, we indulged in rice bowls topped with grilled chicken, skewers of tender chicken thighs, and plenty of sake that the Dutchman indulged in.\u00a0 For the lovers of sweets: head to the Isetan\u00a0at Kyoto Station to their basement.\u00a0 There I saw some of the most beautiful pastries I\u2019ve ever seen for every taste: beautiful mango tortes, classic chocolates, and plenty of mochi (rice paste) desserts. I was taken by the level of detail in each one of these pastries, truly a work of art.\u00a0 There are several sit down cafes in the basement if you wish to sit with your sweet fix.<\/p>\n

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Two Days in Kyoto: Isetan Pastries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What to See:<\/strong><\/em> There are plenty of places to walk off the delicious food in Kyoto.\u00a0 The city is famous for its shrines and these spaces live up to their reputation.\u00a0 On top of my list was the Fushimi Inari<\/em>, famous for its rows of red tori<\/em> gates\u00a0that are famously depicted in Memoirs of a Geisha.\u00a0 Entrance is free but it is extremely crowded.\u00a0 My advice is to go early in the morning and hike further into the trails to get some great pictures without the crowds.\u00a0 Another highlight was Kinkakuji, known as the\u00a0Golden Pavilion.\u00a0 This park is visually stunning with a gorgeous golden pagoda standing in the middle of a pond.\u00a0 It makes you feel as if you step back into another era of Japan.\u00a0 This place is also very crowded with tourists and school groups but it\u2019s so worth it.\u00a0 We did go to Higashi Shrine\u00a0within walking distance of Kyoto Station. It\u00a0was not touristy but rather felt like a place that locals came and did their ritual of Buddhist prayer as we saw several people who looked like they were on their way home and stopped over for a prayer.\u00a0 It was quiet and remarkably peaceful.\u00a0 Wandering the streets of Gion, the Geisha district at night was quite a treat.\u00a0 It was amazing to see the small houses where they live and even catching a glimpse of these mythical women who still conserve the tradition of many centuries ago. \u00a0I was so taken by the girl in the kimono walking along the street in her beautiful kimono and headpiece that I did not even take a photo.<\/p>\n

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Two Days in Kyoto: Nishiki Market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of my favorite experiences during the trip was visiting the Nishiki Market<\/em>..\u00a0 When traveling, I always search for food markets. \u00a0There’s something about the energy of the vendors, the color of the food, the scents, that draws me in. \u00a0\u00a0It came alive with stalls lined with fresh fish, colorful selection of pickled vegetables, savory fried treats, and green tea everything!\u00a0 You can easily eat your way around the market with all the delicious offerings.\u00a0 Still hungry?\u00a0 There are plenty of restaurants on the second floor of the market although they are labeled quite inconspicuously. We ended up at a restaurant which specialty was eel (this is very common in Japan, most restaurants focus on one core ingredient).\u00a0 Two things food lovers should not miss in Kyoto: this market and a Japanese supermarket experience, the supermarket at Isetan at Kyoto Station is pretty epic!<\/p>\n

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Two Days in Kyoto: Drinks at Sakura Terrace The Gallery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Where to Stay:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> We stayed at the Sakura Terrace The Gallery<\/a>, a Japanese owned hotel we booked via Booking.com (tip: while in Asia, also look up Agoda.com, they have some great deals in Asian properties).\u00a0 It was the perfect hub for our two day in Kyoto trip.\u00a0 A small boutique hotel, we loved the modern feel, open courtyard, and friendly service.\u00a0 The rooms were small yet had all the comforts we needed with small luxuries as pajamas, slippers, and an in-house bathhouse. During the early evening, the hotel offers complimentary cocktails during happy hour and the hotel provides guests water and tea at all times\u00a0at the lobby.\"Two<\/a><\/p>\n

The Verdict:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em> We could only wish that we could\u2019ve spent more than two days in Kyoto.\u00a0 There\u2019s so much to see and eat in this beautiful and historic city.\u00a0 Come with an open mind and palate to truly enjoy the city!<\/p>\n

Planning a trip to Japan? Check out my previous post <\/a>on how to plan an epic trip to Japan!<\/p>\n

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