Reco Corner: Kyoto

One of my favourite places on earth to visit, and I have been there twice each - each time more mesmerized than before.

Type: Food, drink, and culture

Cost: $$ - $$$

Solo-Trip Friendly: 4/5

Female Friendly: 5/5

Night Culture: 3/5

Food Variety: 4/5

Things to do:

• Dress up in local cultural wardrobe - if you want to go a step further: try dressing up like a Geisha (I did it and it was a great experience)

• Temples temples temples (I’ve been there for more than a week and I haven’t seen all of them)

• Try a local tea ceremony

• Have dinner next to the river in Gion

Things to eat:

• There are many Michelin starred restaurants in Kyoto but you should make reservation ahead of time

• Dango - kind of similar to mochi (or stick rice cakes) but generally the flavour is on the outside. Enjoy it with a nice cup of tea is amazing

• Sukiyaki