Japan
Kyoto · Osaka
Refined tradition meets street-food joy.
A note from the editor
I love visiting Japan once I get past the initial shock of not speaking the language, since that can get in the way of local experiences. So we distilled the regional specialties especially known in Kyoto and Osaka. First trip to Japan or a return visit, this guide takes you to iconic, original food experiences hard to find elsewhere.
— Irene Koo, founder & editor
What's inside
Everything this guide covers
- Restaurants & establishments61
- Local food & drinks1
Sushi
- Scoop collections7
Classic Kansai Dessert · Southern Japan’s Specialty Coffee Scene · Kansai Culinary Specialties · Kyoto Tea Culture · Kansai’s Best Bars: Kyoto & Osaka · Kansai-style Omakase & Kaiseki · Raiding the Japanese Convenience Stores
- Eat-ineraries3
Kyoto by Foot: Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama & Gion · Kyoto Bucket List Destinations · Casual Day in Osaka
- Interactive mapIncluded
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% ARABICA Kyoto Arashiyama
(アラビカ 嵐山) % Arabica Coffee Arashiyama is a stylish, airy coffee shop located on the banks …
Bar Nayuta
(バー ナユタ) Marked by nothing more than a star-like symbol, Bar Nayuta is an intentionally is…
Bar Rocking Chair
(ロッキングチェア) Tucked away down the back streets of downtown Kyoto is Bar Rocking Chair, a coz…
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