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The silent presence of the beloved white kitten with her iconic red ribbon added a whimsical touch to an otherwise ordinary ride.

Back again at Shiraume Kyoto after six long years

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February 8, 2025February 9, 2025 Alvin Lee

Generally, bucket list items are meant to be one-and-done. But when it comes to Shiraume Ryokan, once is never enough.

Shiraume Kyoto: Breakfast in a beautiful Gion ryokan

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February 1, 2025January 31, 2025 Alvin Lee

At home, breakfast is typically light, accompanied by a cup of black coffee. But we were not at home, and this was no ordinary morning.

Kyoto kaiseki dinner in the privacy of our room

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January 18, 2025January 22, 2025 Alvin Lee

Eight courses were served that night, comprising an appetiser, soup, sashimi, a grilled dish, a fried dish, hot pot, rice and dessert.

Ippon Unagi at Yondaime Kikukawa in Kyoto Gion

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January 8, 2025January 6, 2025 Alvin Lee

My grilled eel had been patiently waiting for me, and after admiring it one last time, I picked up the small wooden paddle and dug right in.

Restaurant quality takeaway from Takashimaya depachikas

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December 28, 2024December 23, 2024 Alvin Lee

Short for depāto (department store) chika (basement), these bustling food halls are de facto tourist attractions that shouldn’t be missed.

Gion to Kiyomizudera via Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka

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December 21, 2024December 18, 2024 Alvin Lee

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

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December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 Alvin Lee

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.