This update rounds out food coverage with two genuinely practical guides, adds cultural texture with a first look at Kyoto's local dialect, and continues the temple depth phase with two more.
What's new this week
- Food: Shōjin ryōri (Buddhist temple cuisine) and a practical vegetarian/vegan dining guide.
- Culture: Kyō-kotoba, Kyoto's local dialect.
- Stay: Ryokan with private onsen — when the splurge is actually worth it.
- Temples & Shrines: Kurama-dera and Kōzan-ji.
- Plan: A solo travel guide.
As always: the contact page is open if there's a specific gap you've noticed.