Uji feels like the kind of place that’s best enjoyed on a slower pace, and that’s exactly what we did. Here are the places we visited during the six hours that we were there.
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Katsukura: Sometimes, all you need is some deep-fried pork
Whenever we find ourselves in Japan, our number one pick for crispy and juicy tonkatsu is invariably Katsukura from Kyoto.
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Kawaii temari sushi for breakfast at OMO5 Kyoto Gion
Apparently, its petite size and easy-to-bite form factor makes it the ideal choice for geishas who don’t want to smudge their makeup.
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Waking up to the smell of freshly-baked bread
The next morning, as dawn approached and sunlight started peeking through the blinds, we were awoken by an enticing and unmistakable scent.
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OMO5 Kyoto Gion is great, but not so good on the knees
It’s right in the heart of the historic geisha district and offers a good combination of price, location and size. But if you have bad knees, stay clear of the Double Zashiki Tatami Room.
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Catching the Kyo-train Garaku from Osaka to Kyoto
There are many ways to travel between the two cities by train, but the most beautiful and elegant one must surely be the Kyo-train Garaku rapid limited express.
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Trip planning: Washoku, nihonshu and historic Kyoto (Kansai Winter 2024)
Our last trip to Kansai was in October 2018. We barely scratched the surface of what the region had to offer, which is why we’re heading back to Osaka and Kyoto again next year.
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Eleven days in Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto
After you’ve been to Tokyo and Hokkaido, the next logical region to visit in Japan is Kansai, where the cities of Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto are all within a short train ride of each other.
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Different shades of Kaiseki in Kansai
Kaiseki-ryōri (懐石料理) is a multi-course meal that highlights local ingredients through different tastes, textures and techniques. Each restaurant will have its own take, while still keeping within the broad confines. They don’t repeat, but they often rhyme.
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A leisurely day trip to Arashiyama
Arashiyama is a popular tourist spot in western Kyoto and made for a nice and easy day trip from our downtown hotel.
Our two main objectives of going there were to ride the Sagano Romantic Train and to take a walk through the famous bamboo forest.
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