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京都 - Kyoto

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First new-normal travel to Kyoto from Fukuoka

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Kyoto, Fukuoka

Day 1 Itinerary

Places visited: Hakata Station - Kyoto Station - The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto - The Screen

Hakata Station
Hakata Station
Hakata Station
Hakata Station
Hakata Station
Hakata Station
Hakata Station

Hakata Station

This is our first real trip since moving to Japan in March. We used to be a long distance couple and traveled between cities a lot, so it feels weird to not travel for months. Fortunately we managed to be together during this crazy time.

I have Marriott Vacation Club Points that I usually use for business travels. Since this year all exhibitions, meetings and events are cancelled, my points have piled up and I decided to use it for a summer birthday trip and meet friends in Kyoto.

The shinkansen is really quiet even though it is Obon holiday.

Kyoto Station

Kyoto Station

Kyoto station is also quiet. I guess nobody use the Go To Travel Campaign 🤣

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

Really appreciate the details in Ritz Carlton Kyoto. The Pierre Hermé birthday chocolates are delicious!

The Screen
The Screen
The Screen
The Screen
The Screen
The Screen
The Screen
The Screen
The Screen
The Screen
The Screen
The Screen
The Screen

The Screen

We joined the limited-covid ready summer wine party held by our friend. The winning wine is a Georgian unfiltered wine. Tasted like Kombucha but yummm!

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Kyoto

Day 2 Itinerary

Places visited: The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

Besides 1 night free when you stay 4 nights, Platinum Bonvoy Members get room upgrade (love the Kamogawa River view), free breakfast (it got a bit boring after 4 days and we skipped breakfast on the last day).

We joined the Sunday activities: soap making and a short art tour. Love the special chandelier. The lighting in the hotel is superb.

Had my dose of Pierre Hermé macarons there too.

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Kyoto, 京都市

Day 3 Itinerary

Places visited: Katsukura tonkatsu (Nakagyo) - ARTS&SCIENCE KYOTO - 名前のない 無名麵店B1

Katsukura tonkatsu (Nakagyo)
Katsukura tonkatsu (Nakagyo)
Katsukura tonkatsu (Nakagyo)
Katsukura tonkatsu (Nakagyo)
Katsukura tonkatsu (Nakagyo)
Katsukura tonkatsu (Nakagyo)
Katsukura tonkatsu (Nakagyo)

Katsukura tonkatsu (Nakagyo)

Ferdi’s favorite. No line, no crowd, Kyoto during international travel ban is incredible.

ARTS&SCIENCE KYOTO

ARTS&SCIENCE KYOTO

Cute placement of the stick. It tastes good but not that special in my opinion.

名前のない 無名麵店B1
名前のない 無名麵店B1
名前のない 無名麵店B1
名前のない 無名麵店B1
名前のない 無名麵店B1
名前のない 無名麵店B1
名前のない 無名麵店B1
名前のない 無名麵店B1
名前のない 無名麵店B1
名前のない 無名麵店B1
名前のない 無名麵店B1

名前のない 無名麵店B1

This ramen place without a name is really cute in a hipster way!

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Kyoto

Day 4 Itinerary

Places visited: Kamo River - Kyoto Modern Terrace

Kamo River

Kamo River

Crazy hot day but the sky was beautiful

Kyoto Modern Terrace
Kyoto Modern Terrace
Kyoto Modern Terrace
Kyoto Modern Terrace
Kyoto Modern Terrace
Kyoto Modern Terrace
Kyoto Modern Terrace
Kyoto Modern Terrace
Kyoto Modern Terrace

Kyoto Modern Terrace

The food here is surprisingly good! It is located on top of Tsutaya near Heian Jingu.

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Kyoto

Day 5 Itinerary

Places visited: Kiyomizu-dera - ace cafe

Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera

Kiyomizu-dera

There were tourists but definitely not like usual Kyoto. It was very calming. Too bad it was raining.

ace cafe

ace cafe

Cute lounge with Kyoto city view. Their Balsamico Sour is worth going back for!

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Osaka, Kyoto

Day 6 Itinerary

Places visited: Hafuu - Ippodo Tea - Human Beings Everybody Noodles - The Otherside Coffee - Shin-Osaka Station

Hafuu
Hafuu
Hafuu
Hafuu
Hafuu

Hafuu

Love this. Much better than the more famous chain. Slightly more expensive but it is still a good deal!

Ippodo Tea

Ippodo Tea

Time to stock some tea!

Human Beings Everybody Noodles
Human Beings Everybody Noodles
Human Beings Everybody Noodles
Human Beings Everybody Noodles
Human Beings Everybody Noodles
Human Beings Everybody Noodles
Human Beings Everybody Noodles
Human Beings Everybody Noodles
Human Beings Everybody Noodles

Human Beings Everybody Noodles

Despite the weird name, this is probably the best shoyu base ramen I’ve ever eaten. It was worth the wait (under strong summer sun).

The Otherside Coffee

The Otherside Coffee

Delicious coffee near Minamikata station.

Shin-Osaka Station

Shin-Osaka Station

Time to go home. I miss Fukuoka already!

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