The Best Places To Propose In Kyoto
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InsideKyoto.com Newsletter
July 2019
In this month's newsletter
The Gion Matsui festival and other Kyoto events for July 2019
Journey through the highlights of Kyoto's vast culinary scene with this one-day Kyoto vegetarian foodie itinerary
Minshuku Ohara Sanso is a relaxing place to stay in the countryside, close to Kyoto
Our guide to the best places to propose in romantic Kyoto
A close look at the stylish Kyoto Granbell Hotel in the heart of Gion
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1-Day Kyoto Vegetarian Foodie Itinerary
This one-day vegetarian Kyoto foodie itinerary takes you through some of the highlights of Kyoto’s vast culinary scene. It includes incredible egg sandwiches, some of the best soy milk ramen in the city, fabulous Japanese sweets, and yuba kaiseki.
(Photo: Hassun platter at Seike Yuba Nishijin – one of 9 courses – image © Florentyna Leow)
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Minshuku Ohara Sanso
If you’re looking for a relaxing place to stay in the countryside, but within easy striking distance of Kyoto, you’ll be very happy at Ohara Sanso, up in the quaint village of Ohara.
(Photo: Minshuku Ohara Sanso)
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Kyoto Events July 2019
July sees the most important festival in Kyoto’s yearly calendar take place: the Gion Matsuri. There are preceding events leading up to the big day, showing off the spectacular yamaboko (parade floats) that will travel in procession through downtown Kyoto on the festival day itself.
(Photo: Float at Yoiyama with illuminated lanterns, Gion matsuri festival © twoKim images / Shutterstock.com)
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The Best Places To Propose In Kyoto
If you’re ready to pop the question, Kyoto is a great place to do it. Kyoto is an incredibly romantic city and it’s filled with beautiful, quiet spots. Here is our guide to the best places to propose in Kyoto.
(Gio-ji Temple garden © i6k / Shutterstock.com)
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Kyoto Granbell Hotel
If you’re looking for a stylish hotel right in the heart of the Gion entertainment district, at a reasonable price, you should take a close look at the Kyoto Granbell Hotel.
(Photo: Kyoto Granbell Hotel)
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Kyoto Vacation Checklist
For all the essentials, see my First Time In Kyoto guide
See my one page guide Where To Stay In Kyoto
See my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
You can buy a Japan SIM card or an unlimited data pocket wifi router online before you arrive in Japan for collection on arrival
How to buy Shinkansen Bullet Train tickets
Save a ton of money with a Japan Rail Pass
Why it’s essential to have travel insurance for Japan
Kyoto Photo Series
Every week we're publishing a beautiful photo from Kyoto taken by either Damien Douxchamps or Jeffrey Friedl, both photographers intimately familiar with the city. A new photo is published every Thursday on the Inside Kyoto blog.
Visiting Tokyo or Osaka too?
Don't forget my companion websites TrulyTokyo.com and InsideOsaka.com for in-depth guides to these fascinating cities.
Happy travels!
Chris Rowthorn