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Fun Day of Oshi-Katsu at Animate Kyoto!
I visited Animate Kyoto at Avanti near Kyoto Station and had a great time doing some oshi-katsu! I was so happy to get the can badge and postcard of Yōkai Gakkō no Sensei Hajimemashita — exactly the ones I was hoping for! It’s always fun when your favorite character shows up in a blind pack. […]
Visited the famous CoCo Ichibanya near Shimogamo Shrine!
This branch, just a ~10‑minute walk from Shimogamo Shrine, was surprisingly uncrowded—highly recommended for a peaceful curry break. I was starving, so I loaded up my curry with scrambled egg, cheese and cream croquette, and went for 400 g rice at spice level 1. Delicious overload! I’m pretty sure I’ll be back soon😋
Tried the famous Mame Daifuku from Futaba in Demachiyanagi!
Soft, chewy mochi filled with lightly salted black beans and mildly sweet red bean paste — the balance is just perfect. I was expecting a long line, but it wasn’t too crowded and I only waited about 15 minutes. Totally worth it! I also picked up their cha dango (green tea dumplings), which had a […]
Kyoto Trivia!
In the heart of Kyoto Aquarium, you’ll find a massive creature that barely moves and...
Kyoto Aquarium is located nowhere near the ocean, but it’s home to dolphins, jellyfish, penguins,...
In a city full of thousand-year-old temples, Heian Shrine stands out—for being surprisingly new. It...
Q&A
Have a question about Kyoto? Ask here and get answers from fellow travelers!
Q: Do convenience stores in Kyoto have ATMs for foreign cards?
I’m not sure if I should bring a lot of cash, or just withdraw there.
Q: Can I eat while walking around Kyoto?
I saw people doing it in Tokyo, but I heard it might be rude in Kyoto?
Q: Do I need to take off my shoes at restaurants in Kyoto?
I heard you sometimes have to take off your shoes indoors in Japan. How about restaurants? Is there any rule?
Q: Are Kyoto buses easy to use for first-timers?
I’ve never taken a bus in Japan before! Do they announce stops in English? 😅
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