City Guide | Kyoto – elsie green

| photography by andie furber |

Kyoto is a city that celebrates the beauty in everyday things. From centuries-old temples and quiet gardens to tiny antique shops, traditional tea houses, and beautifully crafted ceramics, there is an appreciation for history, craftsmanship, and the art of slow living woven into every corner of the city.

It's a place where even the simplest rituals feel intentional, and where getting lost down a winding side street is often the best part of the day. I spent four days in Kyoto last June with my family, and its beauty has really stuck with me.

Here is my guide to the little things that make Kyoto so special.

| photography by andie furber |

Stay

Ace Hotel Kyoto

Food

Chao Chao Gyoza
Teppan Tavern
Sushitaka
Micasadeco

Drink

Bee's Knees
Gokago
Beatle Momo Vinyl Bar
Ippodo Tea Shop
% Arabica (Kyoto latte)
Blue Bottle Kyoto

Shop

Japan Blue Jeans
glänta
Nishiki Market
Sea Bee's

See

Otagi Nenbutsu-Jī Temple
Kiyomizu-Dera Temple
Kyoto Imperial Palace
The Philosopher's Path
Arashiyama
Fukuda Art Museum
Flea market at Tojī
Yasaka Shrine
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

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