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- Gion to Kiyomizudera via Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka
Though the journey could have been completed in 36 minutes, we prefer to take things slow when travelling. Our 2.4 km walk took 4.5 hours, with numerous stops along the way. - Kyo Yuba Mitakyu was an unexpected find in Kiyomizu
When soymilk is heated in a large pot, the lipids and proteins contained in the soybeans form a film on the surface and harden. By scooping it up, it becomes yuba. - Pilgrimage to Higashiyama for Studio Ghibli merch
The highlight for most people is the majestic Kiyomizudera Buddhist temple. But for us, it was the two Ghibli stores in Ninenzaka and Kiyomizu. - Two very different Yasaka Jinjas in Namba and Gion
A large, ominous-looking lion glared at us menacingly, with a fierce and imposing expression that threatened, “Enter at your own risk!” - Oysters seven ways at Novotel Stevens Food Exchange
In addition to raw oysters, the buffet also featured an unusually wide selection of cooked oysters. Including Kilpatrick, Mornay, Chilli Crab, Okonomiyaki, Breaded and even Teochew-style Orh Neng. - Sake bingo at Asano Nihonshu Ten in Kyoto
That night, we had Kaze no Mori (風の森) from Nara, Yuki no Bosha (雪の茅舎) from Akita, Zaku (作) from Mie, Daishichi (大七) from Fukushima, Mimurosugi (みむろ杉) from Nara and Tamajiman (多満自慢) from Tokyo.
