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20240719 Iida line 7 by Bong Grit Via Flickr: 鶯巣駅近くの国道419号線の橋。こういう道を車で走りに行きたい。 Photo taken at Iida line, Tenryu village, Shimoina district, Nagano pref.

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Kunikuzushi

Stage name: Wanderer

Occupation: main rapper of 6reeze.

Living situation: residing in his condo in the capital Inazuma, but he often retreats to his secluded cottage in Tatarasuna village, located on Kannazuka island.

Eldest child of Ei Raiden who is the CEO of BB (Baal & Beelzebub) Entertainment

Developed a deep hatred for his younger sister, who is set to inherit the company

Ei's constant criticism led to him becoming emotionally distant

Moved to Snezhnaya to become a solo artist under Fatui Corp., eventually returning to Inazuma and joining 6reeze

Venti

Stage name: Barbatos

Occupation: lead singer and leader of 6reeze, former soloist from Mondstadt.

Living situation: owns his own apartment in the International District of Ritou; occasionally travels back to Mondstadt to visit friends and family.

Born into a musical dynasty family, with a revered mother in Mondstadt's indie folk music scene

He chose to follow his own path as a solo artist, and without his mother’s aid he was able to grow his talent, playing concerts at pubs and small venues

Caught the attention of a BB Entertainment while performing as a supporting act at a festival

Despite his carefree and cheerful persona, he battles personal childhood demons and seeks solace wine

Xiao

Stage name: Alatus

Occupation: lead guitarist and sub-rapper of 6reeze; formerly a member of The Yakshas, a relatively underground Liyuean rock band.

Living situation: renting a small loft apartment in Ritou’s harbor district.

Grew up with an abusive single mother, enduring constant emotional and verbal torment

During his freshman year of high school, he stumbled upon Bosacius practicing drums, igniting a newfound passion for music in him

Formed a band with Bosacius and later joined by Indarias, Bonanus, and Menogias

Joined 6reeze after his previous band, The Yakshas, disbanded

Kaedehara Kazuha

Occupation: sub-vocalist of 6reeze, song writer and poet; passionate hobbyist photographer.

Living situation: resides in a small house near the outskirts of Hanamizaka alongside Heizou; he once used to live in the luxurious Tenshukaku district of Inazuma City.

Born into the noble Kaedehara clan, one of Inazuma's founding families

Witnessed the decline of his family's wealth, and found solace in composing songs for his close friend, Tomo, an aspiring musician

After the tragic loss of his friend, he embarked on The Crux, an offshore vessel, and explored Teyvat

Two years after sailing with the ship's crew, he joined 6reeze, determined to honor Tomo's memory

Shikanoin Heizou

Occupation: drummer and sub-rapper of 6reeze; hobbyist true crime podcaster

Living situation: currently living together with Kazuha in a small, cozy house in Hanamizaka, but he wants to move to Inazuma City’s Tenryu district

Grew up in a small village, forced to work alongside his father and learn martial arts

Went through a rebellious phase, joining an underground fight club

Became a drummer for a small band during his first year at university, and chose to embrace the art, giving up on his academic pursuit

Hosts a true crime podcast in his spare time, staying connected to his initial interest of Criminology

Aether

Occupation: bass guitarist and sub-vocalist of 6reeze

Living situation: he resides in a tiny apartment nestled in the International district of Ritou, located a few blocks away from Venti’s place

Grew up in Starfell Valley along with his twin sister, Lumine

As teens, they established a YouTube channel with a large following, creating covers of various songs

Performed as a musical duo at small venues and pubs until Lumine decided to step away to pursue a travel with her boyfriend

Scouted around the same time as Venti, so the two of them bonded quickly over their shared roots in Mondstadt

Author's note: sike, i lied, no waiting til the weekend, it's 4am but here's the rest of the profiles. Definitely will have to check for any spelling mistakes when i wake up lol

A little secret — i actually haven't watched Moriarty the Patriot yet 😪 it's there, on my to-watch list along with dozens of animes and movies and series and yea

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#japanophile  #CoolJapan  #LoveJapan #japanology  #Ruralarea #Remotelocation #Nagano-ken(prefecture) #Tenryu-mura(village) #Tenryu river #tokyo2020  

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In the mountainous village in the middle of the Tenryu River, "Dengaku", which has been handed down from ancient times, was left. The work of photographer Isao Sudo, "Nishiure no Matsuri," was published in 1975. The photo is the cover and a part of it, Noh mask.

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Japanese Train Station Featured in Evangelion 3.0+1.0 Changes Its Names to Be in Line With Anime Film

Be warned, this news article contains pretty massive spoilers for Evangelion 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon a Time, including locations, characters, and of course, story. You have been warned.

    A train station situated in Shizuoka prefecture has changed its signing on the platform to recreate the feeling of the post-apocalyptic village seen in Evangelion 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon a Time. Tenryu-Futamata Station and its surrounding area were the basis of Village-3, a commune set up by WILLIE to help the survivors of the impact and feed the crew helping fight NERV. The train station was featured prominently due to its aesthetic wheelhouse and location close to where the in-universe Tokyo-3 was. 

  Because of this, the real-life Tenryu-Futamata Station today changed all of its 21 signboards to "Daisanmura", the Japanese name for Village-3. The collaboration was spearheaded by an "Eva fan" who works for Tenryu Hamanako Railroad, who asked Khara for permission to use the name. They said that they're "glad that the station is now officially recognized as Village-3 and that the fun can be shared with fans all over the country." 

  Both Tenryu-Futamata Station and its wheelhouse are Registered Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan for Heritage of Industrial Modernization, which just aids in its aesthetics. Note that two train stations were featured in Evangelion 3.0+1.0, this is the first one seen in the film.

  Photo via The Chunichi Shimbun

  The collaboration is set to be held until September 26, giving Evangelion fans enough time to go down and check it out.

  The railyard as seen in Evangelion 3.0+1.0

  For international fans of the film, Evangelion 3.0+1.01: Thrice Upon a Time will stream on Amazon Prime Video in 240 countries, including Japan, with English subtitles and dubbed from August 13.

  Source: The Chunichi Shimbun

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Daryl Harding is a Japan Correspondent for Crunchyroll News. He also runs a YouTube channel about Japan stuff called TheDoctorDazza, tweets at @DoctorDazza, and posts photos of his travels on Instagram.

By: Daryl Harding

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2020年1月26日に開催される『HAMAMATSU NORTH VILLAGE』では、天竜の美しい森の写真を展示します。

天竜には代々大切に受け継がれた森があります。人々の手で苗木を植え、下草を刈り、枝打ちをし、間伐し、何十年もかけて丁寧に育てられてきた森です。真っ直ぐに伸びる美しい木々、その間に差し込む光、青々と生い茂る下層植物、動物たちも生き生きとした姿を見せてくれます。

一方で、手入れをされず、日中でもほとんど日光が入らないような薄暗い森が散見されるのも事実です。

明と暗が混在する森の今を知り、森と暮らしについてそれぞれに思い考えていただければ幸いです。

写真家：内山文寿

2015年4月、天竜の森林資源のプロモーションと活用を目的とした『新天竜プロジェクト』を立ち上げる。同年12月に、秋野不矩美術館で写真展「天竜の森・自然・きこり」を開催。その後も様々なイベント（森林ガイドツアー、きこりトークセッション、天竜の森に集うvol.1、天竜の森に集うvol.2、Tenryu Art Campなど）を主宰。出身地でもある天竜の森や林業について、真摯な眼差しで見つめ、伝えることをライフワークにしている。

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It’s easy to be vegetarian in Kyoto. As Japan’s ancient capital, it has a long tradition of shojin ryori or Zen Buddhist temple cuisine, which is entirely vegan and includes multiple small dishes using seasonal ingredients.

Eating in a temple is a highlight of a visit to the city, but there are many other vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Kyoto, both modern and traditional. There is also an increasing number of traditional restaurants that specialise in one dish, like ramen or gyoza, that now provide meat-free options.

As I emphasise in our guide to surviving as a vegetarian in Japan, planning is key. You will likely struggle if you wander into a random restaurant as dashi (fish broth) is used in many dishes. It’s best to use the Happy Cow app to find veggie-friendly meals nearby.

We recently spent a month in the city tracking down the best vegetarian food in Kyoto from casual ramen joints to sophisticated multi-course meals. Most of the vegetarian restaurants serve set lunches which include an array of seasonal dishes for a healthy, balanced, delicious, and affordable meal.

Many of these restaurants are small, family-run places and were sometimes closed when we expected them to be open. It’s worth checking their Facebook pages before you visit for any unexpected closures (you may have to use Google Translate). It’s always a good idea to have a backup plan. Google Maps is the easiest way to find your way around (see the map below).

I’ve included current prices but they are subject to change. The current exchange rate is approximately 1 USD = 106 yen and 1 GBP = 129 yen. Note that most restaurants don’t accept credit cards. 7-Eleven is the best place to withdraw cash with international cards for free.

You might also be interested in my vegetarian Tokyo and vegetarian Osaka guides.

Vegetarian Kyoto Map

Kyoto Vegetarian Restaurants

All these restaurants and cafes are entirely vegetarian (some are vegan), so you can safely choose anything from the menu.

1) Shigetsu (TOP PICK)

The best place to try Zen Buddhist cuisine or shojin ryori in Kyoto is at Shigetsu inside Tenryu-ji temple. It’s located in the Arashiyama neighbourhood in the western hills and you can combine lunch with a day visiting the temples, bamboo forest, and other attractions in this lovely area.

You dine on the floor in a large tatami mat room with no tables or chairs and views of the temple’s garden (apparently you can request a chair). For a while we had the huge empty space to ourselves.

We ordered the cheapest lunch set and were served multiple small dishes on a red lacquer tray. We couldn’t identify much of what we were eating, but that’s part of the culinary adventure and is the closest vegetarians can come to kaiseki (Japanese fine dining).

We later learned that the mysterious jelly-like cubes were konnyaku, known in English as Devil’s Tongue, which is made from the root of the tuberous plant konjac.

Other dishes included goma dofu (sesame tofu), yuba (sheets of soy milk skin), nasu dengaku (eggplant grilled with miso), nama-fu (raw wheat gluten), pickles, mushroom and cucumber salad in a sesame sauce, and pumpkin soup.

The food ranged from exquisite to odd and we loved the opportunity to try random things knowing that it was all meat-free, something we don’t often get to do.

It’s best to make a reservation on their website at least three days in advance, but you might be able to get the basic set if you just turn up.

Cost: 3300 yen, 5500 yen or 8000 yen for lunch set including rice, soup and five, six, or seven side dishes. You must also pay the 500 yen temple entrance fee. Details: Inside Tenryu-ji temple, Arashiyama. Open from 11 am – 2 pm every day. Website: Shigetsu website. 

2) Hobodo Cafe (TOP PICK)

This cute vegan cafe has a relaxed, vintage vibe with mismatched furniture and shelves of books. It’s in a quiet, off-the-beaten-track residential neighbourhood, but it’s only a 15-minute walk from Gion.

The friendly couple who run Hobodo Cafe speak some English and provide an English menu. You have the choice of curry, the set lunch, or a takeaway bento box.

We had the excellent value set lunch and it was one of our favourites in Kyoto. It includes rice, miso soup, and seven side dishes—ours included delicious dumplings and various vegetables.

Cost: 1000 yen for lunch set. Details: 東大路西入 正往寺町452 仁王門アパート1F. Open from 11 am – 5.30 pm (3 pm on Tuesday). Closed Wednesday and Thursday. They may run out of food later in the day. Check Facebook for special closures. Website: Hobodo Cafe Facebook Page. 

3) Little Heaven

Vegan sushi at Little Heaven

For high-end, creative vegan cuisine, head to Little Heaven. They make a modern version of shojin ryori—there are many courses of beautifully presented, seasonal dishes but some westernised dishes are mixed with the traditional Japanese.

We were seated in a private room on a western-style table and chairs overlooking a small garden. Highlights of our meal included yuba cooked in various ways, an impressive plate of sushi (replicating eel, tuna, and scallops), and an incredibly creamy matcha tofu cheesecake. There were so many beautiful touches like vegetables shaped like butterflies.

It’s in the Arashiyama area but a few train stops from the main area. You need to book at least three days in advance, but a few weeks is better. You can email little-heaven@heaven.zaq.jp.

Cost: 5000 yen for set menu plus 8% tax and 5% service. Details: Sagano hirakichou 8–29 Ukyou-ku. Open from 1 pm – 7 pm. Irregular opening days. Website: Little Heaven website. 

4) Padma

This Kyoto vegetarian restaurant has eclectic decor, large windows overlooking the Kamo river, and a small range of vegan products for sale.

At lunch there are two set meals and a curry plate. I got the most expensive Peaceful lunch set which included rice, soup, and lots of small dishes. It included a few soy meat dishes (deep fried and in curry) which I don’t usually like, but it was well prepared and the vegetables balanced it out.

Simon enjoyed the curry which was a generous amount of food but less variety than the lunch set.

Cost: 1000 yen for curry, 1200 yen – 1500 yen for lunch set. Details: 2nd floor of Ebisu building (the door is to the left of Lawsons), Shimozutsumi-cho, 82. Open from 12 pm – 7 pm (lunch until 3 pm). Closed Thursday. Website: Padma website. 

5) Veg Out

Obanzai set lunch at Veg Out

Veg Out has a great location with views of the Kamo River.

The vegan menu includes Buddha bowls and paninis but our favourite dish was the obanzai lunch set which includes rice, soup, salad, and a mix of Japanese and international dishes.

The raw mint chocolate cheesecake and kombucha were also delicious and they have a small bulk buy section including granola.

Cost: 1500 yen for obanzai lunch set. Other dishes from 1000 yen. Details: 1F, 44 Inari-cho, Shimogyo-ku. Open from 8 am – 8 pm (lunch from noon – 3 pm). Closed Mondays and some irregular days (check Facebook). Website: Veg Out website and Facebook page. 

6) Cafe Waka at Otera House ( 和香)

Cafe Waka offers delicious vegetarian Buddhist set lunches. The location is a little off-the-beaten-track (we were the only tourists there), but it’s only a 15-minute walk across the river from Gion.

Our set lunch included tea, rice, miso soup, pickles, deep-fried soy meatballs, leafy greens with tofu, cold silken tofu in miso sauce, and vegetables in mayonnaise. It’s great value and you can also get an even cheaper lunch box to take away.

I believe most, if not all, dishes are vegan but it’s best to check.

Cost: 1000 yen for lunch set and 600 yen for takeaway lunch box. Details: 397–9 Shinkaichō, Shimogyō-ku. Open from 11.30 am – 3 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Website: Otera House website and Happy Cow listing.  

7) Vegans Cafe and Restaurant

BBQ tofu rice bowl at Vegans Cafe

This Kyoto vegan cafe is just a 15-minute walk from one of the city’s top attractions, the Fushimi Inari shrine.

The most popular dish is the charcoal-grilled deep-fried tofu rice bowl where the vegan chef applies his BBQ skills as a former roast meat restaurant owner. It’s seriously good (get the large unless you aren’t very hungry). The soy milk miso ramen is huge and is packed full of veggies and tofu.

They also sell some vegan products and fresh vegetables.

Cost: 1080 yen for large BBQ tofu rice bowl. Details: Fushimi-ku Fukakusa Nishi Uramachi 4-chome 88. Open from 11.30 am – 4.30 pm (until 8.30 pm on Saturday). Closed Wednesday. Website: Vegans Cafe Facebook page. 

8) Yoshuji

Yoshuji is a vegetarian restaurant in the village of Kurama in the mountains north of Kyoto. One of our favourite things to do in Kyoto is take the train to Kibune and hike through the forest to Kurama where you can visit the beautiful Kurama-dera temple and finish with lunch at Yoshuji.

The restaurant is in a cosy Japanese farmhouse with an irori (fire pit) in the centre. You can order a bowl of noodles or shojin ryori set lunches.

We chose the cheapest set which came with rice, miso soup, pickles, enoki mushrooms, goma dofu (chilled sesame tofu), mashed tofu with wild greens, mashed yam with seaweed, and konnyaku served like sashimi with a dark miso sauce.

Yoshuji is halfway up the stairs leading to Kurama-dera on the right hand side (or left as you come down as we did after hiking from Kibune). There is an English menu outside.

Cost: Noodles from 1200 yen and sets from 2100 yen – 3000 yen. Details: 1074–2 Kuramahonmachi, Sakyō-ku. Open from 10 am – 6 pm. Closed Tuesday. Website: Yoshuji website. 

Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Kyoto

Some of the best vegetarian food in Kyoto isn’t found in vegetarian restaurants. The restaurants below serve meat and fish, but they also cater for vegetarians (and often vegans).

They are good options for dinner as most of the vegetarian restaurants only open for lunch. You can try classic Japanese dishes like ramen, gyoza, and okonomiyaki in a typical setting.

9) Mimikou for Udon (TOP PICK)

Vegetarian Curry Udon with tempura at Mimikou

On our latest visit to Kyoto, Mimikou is the place we ate the most. This traditional udon (wheat flour noodle) restaurant is located near Yasaka Shrine and is popular with tourists. 

Two pages of the English menu are dedicated to vegetarian dishes including ramen and curry donburi (rice bowls), but best of all is the curry udon.

Our favourite dish was the kitsune (fried tofu) curry udon with vegetable tempura, which is fantastic comfort food. You can choose your type of udon (we liked the regular noodles which are quite thick), spice level (medium was ideal for us), and any extra toppings.

The vegetarian menu is vegan except for the option to add egg. They confirm that they do not use dashi in the soup.

It can be messy so use the paper bib the staff bring you!

Cost: Kitsune curry udon is 885 yen (1123 yen with tempura). Details: 528–6 Gionmachi Minamigawa. Open from 11.30 am – 8.30 pm. Closed Tuesday. Website: Mimikou Happy Cow listing. 

10) Omen Kodai-ji for Udon

Vegan udon set at Omen Kodai-ji

While we prefer the udon at Mimikou, you can try a different type of vegan udon at Omen Kodai-ji, which is conveniently located in the heart of the Higashiyama sightseeing area.

They offer a vegan version of their set which includes thick udon noodles, vegetables, sesame seeds, tempura, and dashi-free soup. You add your own vegetables and noodles to the soup.

Cost: 1800 yen for the vegan udon set. Details: 362–2 Masuyachō, Higashiyama-ku. Open from 11 am – 9 pm (but I think it closes between lunch and dinner and reopens at 6 pm). Closed Thursday. There’s also a branch near Ginkaku-ji temple. Website: Omen website. 

11) ChaoChao for Gyoza (TOP PICK)

This gyoza bar is a fun place for a drink and a quick, inexpensive meal. The staff are friendly and speak some English.

The Shijo-Kawaramachi branch of Gyoza ChaoChao has a vegetarian menu in English with five types of vegetarian gyoza plus side dishes like bean sprout salad. Vegan options are marked on the menu but are much more limited (only the yuba gyoza and a chocolate and banana dessert gyoza).

All the gyoza we tried were delicious including mashed potato, yuba, mushroom risotto with cheese, and shibazuke (soy pulp and pickles).

Cost: 1500 yen for a set including two gyoza, one side, and a drink. 430 yen for one portion of gyoza. Details: Shijo-Kawaramachi branch at  河原町通四条下ル順風町312–1. Open from 11.30 am – 3 pm and 5 pm – 11 pm (all day on weekends). Website: Gyoza ChaoChao Happy Cow listing. 

12) Chabuton for Ramen

Chabuton is a ramen chain that offers vegan ramen and gyoza. We first went here in Osaka and it became our favourite place to eat near Kyoto Station (it’s on the 6th floor of the Yodobashi camera store).

When you arrive, order and pay at the vending machine. The machine is in Japanese but if you look at the English menu you can compare the items you need—the vegan ramen and gyoza are marked as green on the menu.

Once you have the ticket give it to the staff and tell them you want the vegetable gyoza (the meat gyoza shares the same button).

The ramen comes quickly and is packed with vegetables including avocado, okra, tomato, and radish. You can jazz it up with condiments like chilli that are provided on the table. The gyoza are delicious too.

Cost: 750 yen for ramen and 320 yen for gyoza. Details: 6th floor of Yodobashi on Karasuma dori near Kyoto Station. Open from 11 am – 11 pm. Website: Chabuton Happy Cow listing. 

13) Tokkyu Ramen for Ramen

This basic ramen joint near Yasaka shrine has no English sign so look for the red lantern and hand-written sign saying vegetarian and vegan ramen.

They offer one vegan ramen made with a creamy sesame miso broth topped with bean sprouts, cabbage, green onions, bamboo shoots, and sesame seeds. We prefer Chabuton, but this location is convenient when sightseeing in Gion.

Cost: 850 yen for vegan ramen. Details: 30–4 Bishamonchō, Higashiyama-ku. Open from 11.30 am – midnight. Closed Wednesday. Website: Tokkyu Ramen Happy Cow listing. 

14) Tosuiro for Tofu

Kyoto is famous for its tofu and there are a number of restaurants that specialise in it, but they usually use dashi.

The Gion branch of Tosuiro offers a vegan set menu if you book at least a day in advance (three days if you email). It’s not cheap but it is an unusual experience and the setting is traditional in a 130-year-old merchant house.

You’ll experience tofu in all its forms including goma dofu (sesame tofu), yuba (soy milk skin), yudofu (a simmering pot of tofu and greens), and grilled miso-glazed dengaku tofu. We did get a little tofued out but are glad we tried it.

Cost: 6237 yen (including tax and service) for Rokuhara vegan set. Details: 38–1, Bisyamonten-Cho. Open from 11.30 am – 3 pm and 5 pm – 10 pm. Closed Tuesday. Website: Tosuiro website. 

15) Teppan Tavern Tenamonya for Okonomiyaki

Hokkaido okonomiyaki and yasaka soba

Teppan Tavern Tenamonya is not the place to go if you are offended by meat being cooked next to you, but it’s a good choice if you are travelling with a meat eater who wants to try the famous wagyu beef.

It’s a small izakaya (pub) with counter seating and a grill in front of you to keep the food hot. Most of the guests are foreigners these days as it’s close to Yasaka shrine, is ranked highly on Tripadvisor, has an English menu, and is run by a friendly couple. It’s so popular that booking at least two days in advance (further in high season) is essential (I emailed).

Despite the meat focus, they offer a number of tasty vegetarian dishes including okonomiyaki (the Hokkaido version was good), yasaka soba (fried noodles with vegetables), and fried potato with cheese.

Cost: 950 yen for Hokkaido vegetarian okonomiyaki. Details: B1F, 537–2 Gionmachi Minamigawa. Open from 5 pm – 11 pm. Closed Thursdays. Website: Teppan Tavern Tenamonya website. 

16) CoCo Icibanya for Japanese Curry

Vegetarian menu at CoCo Ichibanya

Looking for the nearest CoCo Ichibanya is one of the easiest ways to find a vegetarian meal in Japan. Most branches of this Japanese curry chain have a separate vegetarian menu—look for signs on the window or for the green menu at the tables. The regular English menu is helpful to explain the ordering process.

You choose your fillings (we usually get vegetables and eggplant), spice level (3 is pretty spicy), and size of rice portion. It’s tasty, filling, inexpensive, and quick.

We went to CoCo Ichibanya Keihan Shichijo but there are many branches. I check the Google Maps reviews to see if anyone mentions the vegetarian menu.

Cost for a Main Dish: Vegetarian curries from 654 yen to 911 yen. Details: Various branches. Open from 11 am – midnight (some branches 11 pm or 1 am). Website: CoCo Ichibanya website.

International Vegetarian Food in Kyoto

On short trips to Japan we usually stick to Japanese food as it’s so good, but as we were there for over two months on our last trip, we did fancy something different occasionally.

Here are our favourite international restaurants for vegetarian food in Kyoto.

Pettirosso – This friendly izakaya is run by an Italian guy and his Japanese wife who cooks up delicious Italian/Japanese fusion. They do serve fish but have plenty of vegetarian and vegan options clearly marked on the menu. The 1500 yen dinner set is good value. It’s only open in the evenings from 5 pm and booking is a good idea.

Que Pasa – Surprisingly delicious burritos with vegetarian and vegan options. It’s run by Japanese guys who lived in California so they know what they’re doing.

Ain Soph – This popular vegan restaurant isn’t our favourite, but if you’re craving a veggie burger they are pretty good.

Kyoto Beer Lab – Cool brewpub on our favourite canal street. You can get a tasting flight of beers with vegan snacks like soy meat red wine stew, edamame, and vegetable sticks with dip. Not the best for a filling meal, though.

Pizzeria Da Naghino – Authentic Neapolitan-style pizza.

E-Fish – Western-style cafe with big windows overlooking the river. We liked the French toast and smoothies.

Vegetarian Cooking Class in Kyoto

Taking a cooking class is the best way to learn more about Japanese cuisine and familiarise yourself with the unusual ingredients like yuba (soy milk skin tofu) that are often found in vegetarian Japanese cuisine.

We took a private class in the home of Emi Hirayama of Uzuki Cooking who is happy to cater to vegetarians. Read about our Kyoto cooking class experience. 

Next time, I’d like to take this vegan ramen cooking class on Airbnb Experiences which has fantastic reviews. It’s in Ibaraki which is 20 minutes from JR Kyoto station by train. 

Other Japan Vegetarian Guides

Vegetarian Survival Guide to Japan

The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Tokyo

The Best Osaka Vegetarian Restaurants

2 Week Japan Itinerary

I hope you enjoy eating your way around Kyoto as a vegetarian as much as we did! There are many more vegetarian restaurants that we didn’t have time to try. Leave a comment below if you have any more recommendations.

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Hello Kyoto! One of the beautiful temple and garden in this village. . . . #travel #japan #kyoto #architecture #culture #temple #garden (at 天龍寺 (Tenryu-ji Temple)) https://www.instagram.com/p/B05gaObnfLg/?igshid=1tf8db4ajqf60

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Hamamatsu City Fuku Akino Art Museum, Japan

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Hamamatsu City Fuku Akino Art Museum, Japan

Akino Fuku Museum (浜松市秋野不矩美術館) looks out on Tenryu Futamata Town from its green hilltop surroundings．The Museum opened officially in April, 1998 and is playing an important roll in fulfilling the goal of making Tenryu “a city fragrant with the aroma of culture”. The building is two stories high and was constructed using Tenryu cedars and its walls are plastered with “sikkui”traditional stucco. Many other natural materials were also used, making it unique as an art museum. It was designed by Fujimori Terunobu. On the first floor are located the permanent exhibition rooms. On the second floor, there are the visiting exhibition room, the local City Gallery and special exhibition rooms with lecture facilities. There rooms are used to introduce the works of Akino Fuku and can also be used for local resident activities. Akino Fuku was born in 1908 at Futamata-cho in Hamamatsu City. She studied art under Ishii Rinkyo and Nishiyama Suisho and, at the age of 28, won the Shinbunten prize. From that time onward, she continued to attract attention as a talented artist. Shortly after World War Ⅱ, she set for herself the goal of establishing a new form of Japanese painting by participating in a Japanese artist’s movement that became known as “Sozobijyutu”. During this period, she departed from the traditional visual forms of Japanese painting and brought into her creative work many of the elements of Western-style painting. When she was 54, she became a visiting professor at a university in India. From that time onward, she became captivated by India and visited the country several times, doing many paintings using the temples and scenery as her motifs. Not limiting her travels India only, she also visited Afghanistan, Nepal and Cambodia, looking for place to create her art. At this museum, her traditional period works and a number of her Indian works are on permanent display. In addition, there are also temporary exhibits and special theme exhibitions during the year. Collection： Sand The sandy beach of the Tenryu River in the hometown of the sand was pure white, composed of a sense of mass of the female body lying in the river and a child with a movement (eldest son). Red book I wanted to draw a woman wearing a kimono of a red lineage in a circular composition. This is a constructive figure, five women figures colored using all colors of red. To sit Using a model of a nude, I attempted the undulation of a nude rather than a feminine expression of a flesh body, rather it was hard, powerful, and the face was omitted. A slightly dry painting. Boy group image The freshness of the limb which the boys are still unmatured is well drawn. At this time I knew how to make up and how to express colors for the first time. I painted it with grainy paints colored on something like glass. Statement of a youth I fascinated the second son 's freshly grown limbs of the young man, embarked in a symbolic way with a light blue, young fresh feeling. Hirahara Saturday Works when first touching Indian scenery. Santa Claus in Santar village near Shanginikatan. A moment before sinking on the horizon, the sun reflected in the swamp was shining in two. Shih Shiva God is the most earthly and indigenous god among the three major gods of Hindu. This is Shiva 's line. Shiva has a rough place, but also a god of relief. When the water of the Ganges river flows down from the sky, Shiva took it by the head so that the earth did not break, separated from the hair and dropped onto the ground. Indian women A girls student, Diana Nanda, went on a Sunday morning wearing a crimson stole. It was a beauty that made me feel relaxed so I sketched and drew it. Ganga (Ganges river) When the water flows fully through Ganges, the other side is not visible, just like the sea. Waiting for the rainy season, I went to the capital city of Bihar / Patna in order to see spectacular spectacular flows, I stared at Ghat and looked at it. The squall called a black cloud, swirled in a far flow, and here the sun was shining and I saw the dolphin bouncing with a wide river width. Courtyard prayer Draw a god at the center of the courtyard of the house, with the picture of the abstract around it, "My daughter paints with my wishes," May a good sally be bought "," May a good sister come ". And God 's footprint follows into the house so that happiness enters into the house. It is drawn with white powder of smoothness and it is erased when praying is over. Goddess Yakushini Yakusha and Yakushini are the Buddhist guardian gods and goddesses respectively. It was also the subject of private religion from before Buddhism. It is said that Yakushini dwells under the holy tree, it is a symbol of famous fertility. Shiuli sketch Madovani village house. On one wall there is a tree of life that makes people feel happy. The roof is a brick which burned red soil, the wall of loess spreads and feels bright. When traveling in India with a train, I see the appearance of Coulee with a red turban on a red shirt that gathers at home as he stops at the station. The figure that carries along the shoulder and overhead just as much as the customer can carry is very hard, and it is really vivid. House of the earth (tree of life) A corridor over the outside of the terracotta temple of Vishnu pool. On a hot summer day, a very intense afternoon sunshine is plugged in, and the stray dog ​​is sleeping. I tried to express it with a dazzling sunlight with gilt. Corridor This is the other side of the Yamuna River flowing south of Matarah, Delhi. When you get on the other side of the ferryboat on the ferryboat, you will find Islamic Buraku on the banks of the river, and the woman sinks the top wall with her own hand. Clay walls mix cow dung and mud, all with your hands. Before Dewarya Puja, I will also paint the gate and house with new soil to celebrate the wedding ceremony To paint the wall The sky is missing, a stone pillar stands by the side, and an image of a cow in front of the temple. The statue of man and woman stands in it. The ruins in the middle of the desert and plain field of the plain. It has not rained for 4 years, the grass is dry enough to be whitish. Cross Sketch A corridor of the Chenna Keshava Temple dedicated to Vishnu God of Besuri near South India, Mysore. It is the goddess Nagginie that is standing. Naga is drawn on the wall. The sacred river, the Krishna river flooded, and it flows steadily. I was watching every day where the buffalo came back from where she was grazing past the other side. Because I am flooded, I am swimming only with my head. At first I planned to draw the Krishna river, but because of the flood I drew the Daya River near Calcutta. Swamp There are various cattle and buffalo in India. I'm taking water with a muddy puddle. It is a very grotesque figure, but muddy water and cows were good. This work has been a little clearer. I wanted to paint more muddy, rugged buffalo. Uda Nagiri On the outskirts of Bhubaneshwar of Orissa there are two mountains of Uda Nagiri, Kandagiri. In Uda Nagiri, places where Hindu and Jainism monks meditate and read, are made out of natural stones. A goddess was standing between the entrance pillars. Birds are stopped on the right shoulder. Temple of Orissa Works that combined the three temples of Ringa Raja, Raja Lani, and Palasmehwar in one of Orissa, Bhubaneswar to make it one. I have been thinking from quite a while and it is very difficult to balance the three pieces. Rain cloud Indian rainy season is from June to July. In the season of the rainy season, a monsoon occurs and it is hit by a gust of wind. Over the desert, it began to rain in the distance, drawing the appearance of clouds gradually approaching. Desert guide I visited Africa in my last years and drew several pieces. In the fall of 2001, I fulfilled that I was drawing until I died at the age of 93.

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20240719 Iida line 6 by Bong Grit Via Flickr: 飯田線秘境駅の一つ、為栗駅。駅に来るには吊橋を渡らねばならないようです。 Photo taken at Iida line, Tenryu village, Shimoina district, Nagano pref.

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嵐山　Arashiyama. 

Arashiyama, avec son pont Togetsukyo, constitue la limite nord-est de Kyoto. Comme tous les points un petit peu excentrés, elle offre le charme d’un petit village intégré à la ville, lui ayat permis d’éviter l’invasion d’immeuble, mais aussi bien d’amener l’invasion touristique dont nous faisons nous-mêmes partie. 

C’est aussi l’un des points naturels les plus charmants de Kyoto avec son paysage de montagnes et de rivières, prenant ses couleurs les plus majestueues à l’automne (on ne peut pas encore dire pour le printemps). Ajoutez à cela le pont et même les quelques barques de tourisme et vous trouverez une reconstitution scénique qui, malgré ses légères tentes de reconstitution commerciale, ne pourra manquer de faire un petit effet et restera néanmoins un immanquable de Kyoto.

Le pont, lui sera très agréable à la vue, surtout de loin, mais un petit peu moins à traverser devant l’afflux de population. En perpétuelle reconstruction depuis sa première création aux IXème siècle, principalement en raison de désastres, il n’a plus tout à fait ni la même forme, ni les mêmes matériaux et couleurs, qu’à l’origine, et a même été déplacé de quelques dizaines de mètres au cours de l’histoire, mais a toujours gardé une certaine idée de son historicité, même lors de sa dernière reconstruction en 1934. Un bel exemple pour évoquer la question de l’identité d’un pont qui n’a finalement plus rien de ce qu’il était mais reste pourtant le même, et c’est cet esprit qu’il a su conserver que l’on pourra apprécier en le contemplant.

Les autres attractions majeures de ce quartier sont la montagne Arashiyama elle-même et ses macaques sauvages (que nous n’avons néanmoins pas encore eu l’occasion de voir), juste derrière le charmant sanctuaire Ichitani Munakata, de l’autre côté du pont, le temple Tenryu ji qui fait l’objet d’un article sur ce blog, et la fameuse forêt de bambou... Alors sur ce point, soyons clairs : réelle déception. Au delà de sa surpopulation touristique qu’il serait mal venu de critique en tant que touriste, le principal défaut de cet endroit est sa longueur : à peine 500 mêtres. Honnêtement, il existe d’autres forêts de bambous bien plus sauvages et agréables dans d’autres quartiers de la ville (notamment à Fushimi près du Daigo-ji). 

Une promenade dans le quartier et un repas dans un de ses petits restaurants (les prix sont très variables mais certains sont très bons et agréables pour autourde 10 €/personne) sont aussi à conseiller.

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Découvrir le Japon en 3 semaines

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Découvrir le Japon en 3 semaines

Tu veux découvrir un pays original, bien manger, être dépaysé, en prendre plein les mirettes ? Alors le Japon est fait pour toi.

Découvrir le Japon en 3 semaines

On t’a concocté un petit récapitulatif de notre voyage au Japon (on y est parti en octobre 2015, pour notre lune de miel), et on doit te dire que l’on a adoré ! Et on pèse nos mots. On envisage même d’y retourner tellement c’était top.

La Carte (du Japon !)

Pour commencer, on te propose la traditionnelle carte qui te permettra de te situer et de mieux planifier ton voyage au Japon.

Jour 1 – Arrivée à Tokyo

Déjà, prépare toi bien car tu en as pour environ 13h de vol, en direct depuis Paris, et 8h de décalage horaire. En somme, tu perds 1 journée complète pour t’y rendre. Le Japon, ça se mérite !

En arrivant, après avoir déposé tes bagages, et si t’es pas trop fatigué (on t’en voudra pas de faire une petite sieste), tu peux filer voir le fameux carrefour de Shibuya (surement le plus célèbre du monde). Tu vas au Starbucks qui domine le carrefour et tu scotches devant les milliers de personnes qui traversent dans tous les sens, mais de manière ordonnée !

Jour 2 – Tokyo

Pour une 1ère découverte de la ville, on te conseille de monter au sommet de la mairie de Tokyo. C’est gratuit et tu as une belle vue panoramique sur la ville.

    Pour la suite, à toi le quartier des fans d’électroniques : Shinjuku. En prime, y’a pas mal de restaurants proposant de bons ramens, avec des businessmen en costume, qui slurp à tout va en mangeant. On te rassure, c’est un signe de politesse.

Histoire de bien terminer ta journée, file voir le quartier de Takeshita-Dori. Shopping et jeunes japonais en balade au programme.

Jour 3 – Tokyo

Tu peux à nouveau prendre de la hauteur à la Tokyo Tower, qui diffuse les chaines TV. Si il fait beau, on te conseille d’y monter.

  En redescendant, en cas de petite faim, tente ta chance dans les restaurants alentours. Ils ne payent pas toujours de mine, mais on y mange bien, et local. Menus 100% japonais, c’est un peu un repas mystère qui t’attend.

Situé à côté de la tour, le Temple Zonoji est à visiter. Il est en plein cœur des immeubles de la ville. C’est un peu ça le Japon. La modernité côtoie la tradition en permanence.

Pour ta soirée, on te propose une activité controversée. C’est le Robot Restaurant. Attraction faite pour les touristes, il faut le savoir. Après, c’est tellement kitsch à souhait, que c’est à toi de décider si tu te laisse tenter ou pas ;-).

  D’autant plus qu’avant d’aller dormir, tu ne peux pas manquer un petit batting de baseball sur les toits d’un immeuble ! Les Japonais sont fans de ce sport. Et Arno aussi 🙂

Jour 4 – Tokyo

Ça va, tu t’es bien remis du décalage horaire ?

Oui, alors, direction le Parc Ueno Onshi Koen. Tu y trouveras 1 zoo (qui héberge des pandas) et 3 musées. Si il fait beau, flâne dans le parc à la découverte du bassin Shinobazu, recouvert de lotus, et son sanctuaire Bentendo. Il y a également le sanctuaire de Toshogu qui est à voir, le lieu est magnifique !

  On t’emmène ensuite dans le quartier historique de Yanaka. Tu y verras les Machiya (petites boutiques typiques), dans la rue de Yanaka-Ginza. Normalement, des chats sont présents dans cette rue, mais aussi plein de petits temples et de cimetières. Profites d’être dans ce quartier pour manger un morceau.

  Une fois restauré, dirige toi vers le fameux temple boudhiste de Sensoji, dans le quartier d’Asakusa. C’est le plus vieux temple de Tokyo. N’hésite pas à passer par la rue Denbouin-Dori, typique de la culture Edo.

On termine cette journée par une montée à la Skytree tower, qui culmine à 350m de hauteur. Avec de bons sushis ensuite, sous les rails du métro Ueno, un délice (même les meilleurs de notre vie  !).

Jour 5 – Tokyo

Ta journée commence par un brunch à base de pancakes, c’est la tendance actuelle à Tokyo. On t’a mis l’adresse au bas de l’article.

Une fois que tu as le ventre bien plein, quoi de mieux que de découvrir le Parc Meji Shrine Gyoen. Petite balade sympa, dans les bois. Puis, nouveau passage par Takesita street.

  Le soir, on te conseille le Quartier de Golden Gai, pour le côté typique et surtout, pour y prendre un verre. Certains bars sont interdits aux touristes, pour ton info. Côté ambiance, ça fait très bars clandestins. On adore !

  Jour 6 – Tokyo

Si, contrairement à nous, tu ne te trompes pas de chemin, profites-en pour faire une excursion en dehors de Tokyo, au Mont Nokogiri.

Sinon, le Parc Shinjuku Goyen est idéal pour faire un pique-nique le dimanche, en compagnie des locaux, ou participer à une cérémonie du thé.

Ensuite, si tu veux voir où a été inventé le fameux chat à la patte levée, c’est au Temple Gotoku-Ji.

Tu peux traverser Quartier Shimokitazawa, assez hipster mais qui ne nous a pas laissé 1 souvenir impérissable (beaucoup de boutiques de fringues vintage).

Et pour la tombée de la nuit, il faut absolument te rendre au Quartier Akihabara, le quartier électrique. Idéal pour les fans de jeux vidéos, de bars à soubrettes, et finir par déguster de bons dumplings chez Harajuku Gyozaro.

Demain, tu as RDV avec le Mont Fuji.

Jour 7 – Mont Fuji

Il te sera facile de rejoindre le Mont Fuji depuis Tokyo. Tu n’as que 2h de bus. Tu peux aller à Fujikawaguchiko (à tes souhaits). La ville n’est pas dingue, mais pouvoir faire le tour des lacs est pas mal.

Il y a 2 lignes de bus qui font le tour des lacs Kawaguchi et Saiko. Du coup, prend la direction du village de Saiko Iyashi-no-Sento-Nenba, reconstruit après 1 typhon. Super mignon.

Ensuite, la visite de la Narusawa Ice cave est sympa à faire. Un ancien site de stockage de glace. Attention à ne pas être trop claustrophobe.

Pour terminer la journée, on te conseille de profiter du Onsen privé de ton hôtel (un bon bain très chaud dans une immense baignoire).

Jour 8 – Mont Fuji

On espère pour toi que la brume dégagera ce fameux Mont Fuji. Si oui, prend le téléphérique qui monte au Mont Kakizaki. Tu auras ainsi une superbe vue sur le Mont Fuji.

Ensuite, il est temps de te dégourdir les jambes. Et quoi de mieux que de le faire en vélo électrique ? Encore plus drôle, en vélo électrique adapté à la taille des Japonais (à toi les petits vélos !!!). Tu en trouveras autour de la gare de Kawaguchiko. A toi les 20kms de route autour du lac.

Après autant de sport, retour à l’hôtel pour un bain chaud, avec une eau toujours à 44 degrés !

Jour 9 – Kyoto

Avant ton départ pour Kyoto, fais toi une petite croisière sur le lac. Ça dure 20mins et c’est sympa comme vue sur le Mont Fuji.

On va maintenant aborder notre coup cœur au Japon : Kyoto. On espère que ça te plaira autant qu’à nous. Le plus simple pour s’y rendre a été de prendre le génial TGV Japonais (Shinkansen). 

Si comme nous, tu arrives en fin d’après-midi, on te conseille d’attaquer directement par le quartier Gion, le repaire des Geishas. Joli quartier historique de Kyoto, avec de bons restaurants, tout en Japonais ;-).

Ensuite, va te reposer car on te prépare des journées à base de 10/15kms à pied.

Jour 10 – Kyoto

Aujourd’hui, tu vas visiter le site surement le plus couru de Kyoto : Fushimi Inari Taisha. En même temps, c’est un incontournable et c’est gratuit. N’hésite pas à y aller en bus, c’est pas cher et pratique (plus que le métro en tout cas).

Tu y verras notamment les fameux Toriis, tu sais, les grandes portes rouges en bois, qui montent jusqu’au somment du Mont Irani. Prévois une 1/2 journée sur place.

Ensuite, direction Sanjo et le Quartier Higashiyama, par le train. Il y a pas mal de temples à visiter, qui ferment à 17h.

Shoren-In, son temple et ses jardins.

Puis Chion-in, la plus grande porte en bois du Japon.

Enfin, Maruyama Parc, puis, termine ta journée par un des plus grands temples : Kiyomizu-dera, et sa belle vue sur Kyoto (juste avant, tu traverseras une rue commerçante, comme souvent au Japon, à l’approche des temples).

Le soir venu, tente ta chance dans l’un des restaurants qui bordent le canal, tout en Japonais, et commande au hasard ;-).

 Jour 11 – Kyoto

Aller, on continue avec la découverte de Kyoto et des ses merveilles.

Ça commence par le Pavillon d’or -temple de Kinkaju-ji. Forcément très touristique, mais très beau ! Accessible en bus depuis la station Kyoto Station.

Direction ensuite le quartier Arashiyama, avec la visite du temple Temple Daikaky-Ji, sympa à voir, puis le temple Seiryo-ji, juste magnifique lui aussi.

Tu veux encore du temple ? Alors va au Jojakko-ji, remarquable pour son jardin de mousses.

Pour ensuite te diriger vers la forêt de bambous et le superbe temple Tenryu-ji, classé au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO.

Enfin, va au sanctuaire Nonomiya Shrine avant un retour en centre ville, et à la modernité, avec la Kyoto Tower !

On ne te met pas des photos de tous les temples pour que tu puisses les découvrir directement sur place. C’est important les surprises !

Jour 12 – Kyoto

C’est ta dernière journée sur Kyoto, alors profites-en bien. Elle démarre par le Château de Nijo. Hyper touristique… A toi de voir si tu as envie d’être noyé dans la foule. C’est dommage car la décoration intérieure est jolie.

Ensuite, on te propose le marché de Nishiki, et sa gastronomie, comment dire, très locale. Bon point, y’a du saké en dégustation ! Le moment aussi, si t’es cuisinier, d’acheter de bons couteaux, gravés à ton nom, chez Aritsugu

Pour ce midi, tente un restaurant Okonomiyaki Ginkakuji (temple du pavillon d’argent), suivi d’une une petite balade le long du chemin des philosophes, et un festin de boeuf Wagyu dans le quartier de Gion.

Ensuite, ne rate pas ton train pour Osaka, à 30mins de Kyoto.

Jour 13 – Osaka

La principale attraction d’Osaka, c’est son château. On t’avoue que la visite est un peu décevante mais qu’elle offre une belle vue sur la ville, au somment. La parc est sympa pour se balader.

Aux alentours du château, se trouve le quartier de Namba. Des centaines de mètres de galeries couvertes, et des centaines de boutiques.

Tu tomberas également sur le canal Dotonbori, idéal pour manger en terrasse.

Jour 13 – Nara

Pour cette journée dans les environs d’Osaka, ne rate pas le parc de Nara. tu sais, là où il y a des daims partout en liberté (pas les bonbons, les animaux !). C’est à seulement 1h d’Osaka.

Bien sûr, y’a beaucoup de touristes, mais le parc est grand, alors tu peux t’en éloigner. Gaffe aux daims, ce sont des petits voleurs de nourriture.

Tu trouveras de très beaux temples également : Todai-Ji (énorme statue de Bouddha) et Kasuga Taisha (1000 lanternes en pierre).

Franchement, de quoi passer une superbe journée au Japon. Et c’est pas la fin des surprises, car tu embarques maintenant pour l’île de Miyajima, à 3h d’Osaka.

Jour 14 – Miyajima

Après le trajet, rien de mieux que de commencer par déguster les spécialités de l’île,notamment les énormes huîtres, gratinées ou en beignet. Miam !

N’hésite pas non plus à y passer une nuit, dans l’un des Ryokan traditionnel. Le soir, l’île se vide des touristes, c’est top. Et le repas traditionnel est inclus dans le prix de la chambre. Un expérience qu’on a ADORE !

On te conseille donc de visiter la Pagode à 5 étages, le pavillon des Trésors et le sanctuaire d’Itsukushima. Clou du spectacle, coucher de soleil devant la porte O-torii !!!!

Alors, bien dormi sur les tatamis ?

Jour 15 – Miyajima

La 1ère partie de ta journée est plutôt tranquille. Ascension en téléphérique vers le Mont Misen, puis marche de 20mins. Le tout, pour avoir une belle vue d’ensemble sur l’île et ses alentours.

Puis visite du temple de Daishoin, une merveille. Et retour sur la ville, avec une bonne marche de 1h30/2h ;-).

Ta journée continue maintenant en direction d’Hiroshima. Tu as juste à prendre le bateau depuis Miyajima.

Jour 16 – Hiroshima

On pense que tu sais déjà pourquoi cette île est célèbre… Malheureusement. Et pour y découvrir les quelques stigmates restants, rend toi au pied Dôme de Genbaku.

Pas loin de là, se trouve également le mémorial pour la paix, un incontournable. On a rarement été autant ému par un musée, c’est saisissant. Pour finir ta journée, flâne un peu en ville, pour te changer les idées.

On ne dirait pas que cette ville a été rasée il y a de cela plus de 70 ans.

Jour 17 – Tokyo

La fin de ton voyage approche… Ne sois pas triste, il a du te réserver un paquet de merveilles et bonnes surprises. Le retour en train te prendra 5h pour rejoindre Tokyo.

Pour bien finir ce beau séjour, on te propose un bel hôtel de luxe. L’idéal pour se reposer après avoir crapahuté pendant des semaines. Profites-en aussi pour visiter la partie accessible des jardins impériaux.

Le soir, ne pars pas sans claquer tout l’argent qu’il te reste dans un excellentissime bœuf de Kobé !!!

Jour 18 – Tokyo

Bye bye le Japon !!!

Tu trouveras des articles complets sur chacune de nos étapes au Japon :

5 jours pour visiter Tokyo

Mont Fuji

Kyoto en 3 jours

Osaka et l’île de Miyajima

Hiroshima et retour sur Tokyo

Conseils, astuces et anecdotes

On ne t’a pas mis tous les liens vers les temples, restaurants et autres curiosités car beaucoup ne sont qu’en Japonais…

Informations (bien) utiles

Monnaie : le Yen. 122 yens = 1€ environ

Coût de la vie : élevé, notamment pour la restauration et l’hébergement.

Quand partir : on conseille septembre/octobre (peu de touristes, temps idéal)

Décalage horaire : +8h

Sécurité : alors là, aucun souci à se faire. C’est très safe

Train : le moyen de transport le plus pratique. Fiable, agréable, ponctuel

Langues : Japonais. A savoir que les gens parlent pas ou peu anglais.

Pour (bien) visiter !

Tokyo :

Mairie, tour d’observation gratuite

Tokyo Tower

Robot Restaurant

Baseball : Oslo batting center

Parc Ueno Onshi Koen

Skytree tower

Mont Fuji :

Village de Saiko Iyashi-no-Sento-Nenba

Narusawa Ice cave

Kyoto :

Temple Fushimi Inari Taisha

Temple Shoren-In

Porte Chion-in

Temple Kiyomizu-dera

Temple Nonomiya Shrine

Kyoto Tower

Osaka :

Château

Parc de Nara

Ile de Miyajima :

Sanctuaire d’Itsukushima

Temple de Daishoin

  Pour (bien) dormir !

Tokyo :

Quartier de Shibuya : Airbnb (c’est petit mais cozy)

Tokyo Station Hotel

Mont Fuji :

Hôtel Konanso : hôtel un peu vieillot mais chambre ok (et petit déjeuner typiquement Japonais pour les plus courageux)

Kyoto :

Airbnb pas loin de Kyoto Station

Osaka :

Airbnb près de Namba

Ile de Miyajima :

Ryokan : Iwaho (pas de SDB dans les chambres, mais un Onsen non mixte)

Pour (bien) manger !

Tokyo :

De bons sushis bien frais : Magurodonya Miura Misakiko

Des pancakes : Moena Cafe

Commander son repas sur un distributeur : Kamakura Shinjuku Kabukicho

Des dumplings : Harajuku Gyozaro

Bœuf de Kobé : Gyuan

Mont Fuji :

Tempuras : Fuji Tempura Idaten

Barbecue servant du boeuf Wagyu : Amiyaka Hana (demander la direction à l’hôtel).

Kyoto :

Barbecue : Aje Kiyacho Donguri