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Cap Off Kyoto's Gourmet Experience with Japanese Sake! Discover 5 Restaurants with Expert Sake Masters
Kyoto gourmet cuisine has endless options, from Kaiseki, original Japanese food, obanzai, and charcoal-grilled foods. Combining these foods with Japanese sake takes mature Kyoto gourmetism to another level. Here are 5 restaurants with sake masters—Japanese sake sommeliers who are highly dependable. These restaurants are all excellent choices for Japanese sake connoisseurs and beginners who want to know more about sake.
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Autumn Delights in Kyoto! Explore 5 Restaurants for Boiled Tofu and Yuba Pleasures
Feeling the chilly air in Kyoto in the beautiful fall makes one long for hot-boiled tofu. Hotpot, for one, featuring thick and rich Kyoto tofu skins, is hard to give up. Enjoy healthy and nutritious tofu and tofu skins and a Kyoto feel in many situations. Here are 5 restaurants that fulfill one's desires for delicious tofu and tofu skins.
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Enjoy a special experience at shrines and temples which have been registered as World Heritage Sites and National Treasures
THE LEGENDARY JAPAN Project lets you experience Japan's unique culture and enjoy cuisine by a top chef in a special space.THE LEGENDARY JAPAN Project lets one rent special spaces for small groups in Japanese shrines and temples, which are registered as World Heritage Sites and National Treasures. These spaces normally do not allow visitors to enter. In these spaces, one can directly experience the unique culture of Japan and even enjoy cuisine prepared by a top chef. The contents of this premium tour grant visitors a special experience in places that even Japanese people cannot normally enter or experience, based on the themes of food and culture.
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Savoring Kyoto: 5 Unique Traditional Japanese Restaurants for a Leisurely Experience
Kyoto, which has served as the capital of Japan for over a thousand years, is a city where the traditional Japanese landscape is still vividly preserved. Known as the ancient capital, Kyoto offers an opportunity to savor the essence of Japanese ambiance. In this guide, we will introduce unique restaurants in Kyoto where you can enjoy local ingredients and traditional architecture. Take your time to immerse yourself in the flavors and culture of Japan during your visit to Kyoto.
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What Is Yuba? The History and Method Behind Japanese Tofu Skin, and Where to Try It in Kyoto
Tofu skin, called yuba in Japanese, is a Kyoto specialty that is enjoying worldwide popularity owing to its high nutritional content. This article will introduce you to yuba, including its history, ingredients, recipe, and nutritional value, and recommend two Kyoto restaurants famous for their delicious yuba dishes!
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A Kyoto Local's Recommendations for Places to Enjoy the Fall Foliage and Nearby Restaurants
Autumn is the time of year when tourists from Japan and abroad flock to Kyoto to enjoy its beautiful scenes of vibrant, colorful foliage. In this article, a Kyoto native shares her local expertise to introduce wonderful places to see the fall colors and nearby restaurants. Kyoto can be crowded in the fall, so if you're planning to eat at a restaurant, be sure to make reservations for a smooth trip!
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Savor the Flavors of Autumn in Japan! ‘Tis the Season for Eating!
Autumn is when many delicious ingredients come into season in Japan, so the locals consider it the most appetizing season of the year. This article features Japanese foods that you have to try and some restaurants where you can have them when you travel to Japan in autumn!
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Japanese restaurants to stop by on your way home from sightseeing at the popular Kinkakuji Temple and Nijo Castle
Japanese cuisine is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. If you visit Kyoto, please try the authentic taste of Japanese cuisine. From the World Heritage sites of Kinkakuji Temple, Nijo Castle, the popular Heian Shrine, and the Kyoto Imperial Palace to Nagaokakyo, a hidden gem in the suburbs recommended for repeat visitors to Japan, we will introduce 5 restaurants close to the station where you can experience the depth of Japanese cuisine.
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Experience the Summer Traditions of Kyoto! How to Enjoy the Enchanting Kamo River Noryo-Yuka
Kyoto has many summer traditions, but the one that shines brightest is the Kamo River noryo-yuka. These are tatami-matted terraces that hang over the idyllic banks of the Kamo River, which winds through Kyoto City, allowing one to indulge in a meal while relishing the cool breeze. This comprehensive article will guide you through the history, etiquette, and ways to enjoy the Kamo River noryo-yuka, equipping you with all the knowledge you’ll need to join in on this quintessential Kyoto summer experience!
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Tokyo's Popular Restaurant Takes Top Spot! Japanese Dominance with 14 Entries in “50 Top Pizza Asia Pacific 2023”
The "50 Top Pizza Asia Pacific" awards, which select the best 50 pizzerias in the Asia Pacific region, were held in Japan on May 30, 2023. Japanese pizza shops, including those in Tokyo and Kyoto, secured an impressive 14 spots in the rankings! Japan boasts numerous world-class pizza establishments, especially in Tokyo. Tokyo is completely a must-visit for gourmets!
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Tokyo Area
Japan's largest city, Tokyo, is the center of culinary culture in Japan. Countless Tokyo restaurants serve every kind of food imaginable and the Toyosu fish market keeps restaurants stocked with the nation's finest fish.
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Near Tokyo
Coastal areas, mountains and valleys surrounding Tokyo are bursting with tourist destinations, such as hot springs and ski slopes, where many unique foods are only available locally.
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Kyoto and Osaka Area
The cities of Kyoto and Osaka, together with their surrounding areas, have greatly influenced Japan's culinary culture since the 7th Century. The region is renowned for its entertainment, Kobe beef, and wide-ranging traditional dishes.
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Hokkaido Area
The island of Hokkaido is home to wide-ranging produce of the finest quality, such as rice, meat, vegetables, fish and fruit. Popular dishes from Hokkaido include robatayaki (food slowly roasted on skewers) and Sapporo miso ramen.
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Northern Honshu (Tohoku)
The northern end of Japan's main island, Honshu, is renowned for its seasonal fruit and vegetables, nation-leading harvest of fish (especially tuna from Ohma), and delicious beef from Yonezawa, Sendai and Yamagata.
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Central Honshu (Chubu)
Chubu is in the center of Japan's main island, Honshu, and its culinary culture reflects its position between Japan's western and eastern halves. Delicious Hida beef, world-famous Mount Fuji and many acclaimed sake breweries are in Chubu.
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Western Honshu (Chugoku)
Chugoku, on the southwest of Japan's main island, is rich with diverse produce. Many of its products are praised as Japan's best, including Matsuba crabs from Tottori and oysters from Hiroshima. Its pears and muscats are also top grade.
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Shikoku
The mild climate of Shikoku is ideal for growing citrus fruit such as sudachi. Shikoku is also famous for Sanuki udon noodles, huge yields of tiger prawn from Ehime Prefecture and the best torafugu (tiger globefish) in the country.
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Western culture was first introduced to Japan through Kyushu, Japan's third largest island, where the influence of Portuguese and other western cuisine influenced the creation of a colorful culinary tradition.
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Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, is a treasure trove of distinctive dishes and drinks that have become popular throughout Japan, including Okinawa soba, unique sushi toppings and Awamori distilled liquor.