Kyoto sightseeing: Winter gourmet hidden gems for couples!
Winter sightseeing in Kyoto
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The scenery changes with each season, soothing to the soul, and there is something fresh and appealing to visit any time of the year.
This time,
Winter gourmet to enjoy in Kyoto
Introducing.
Besides gourmet spots,
A perfect experience to remember your trip to Kyoto
We will introduce spots that couples can enjoy in each area, such as:
Enjoy Kyoto's heart-warming winter gourmet food as a couple.
table of contents
- 1 Kyoto Tourism Winter Gourmet A hidden gem recommended for couples: Nishiki Market/Shijo Area
- 2 Kyoto Tourism Winter Gourmet A hidden gem recommended for couples: Yudofu Takemura / Arashiyama area
- 3 Kyoto Tourism Winter Gourmet A hidden gem recommended for couples: Daitokuji Ichikyu/Daitokuji area
- 4 Kyoto Tourism Winter Gourmet A hidden gem recommended for couples: Sushi Restaurant Ohnoya/Nijo Castle Area
- 5 Kyoto sightseeing: Enjoy winter gourmet food as a couple!
- 6 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Kyoto Tourism Winter Gourmet A hidden gem recommended for couples: Nishiki Market/Shijo Area
Located in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Nishiki Market "(Nishiki Ichiba)" is A shopping street with a history spanning 400 years .
Nishiki Market stretches for 390 meters from Teramachi-dori to Takakura-dori, and is lined with a variety of shops, including local delicacies and sweet shops. Fresh produce such as Kyoto vegetables and Kyoto pickles are sold here. A popular street where you can enjoy Kyoto's food culture They are loved by locals. Many stores have eat-in corners, Another attraction is the ability to enjoy eating while walking around That's right.
In winter, Nishiki Market is popular for its warm gourmet food that will warm your body when it gets cold. Fumi family (Fumiya) Kujo green onion or Kyoto Yuba You can enjoy udon noodles made with Kyoto ingredients such as The flavorful soup stock will warm you to the core.
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When you come here, you'll want to enjoy the local dishes as well.
A long-established prepared food store with over 100 years of history
"
Nishiki Plain
(Nishiki Hirano)
Dashimaki, tempura, and the specialty "
Shrimp tempura skewers
" is popular
The eat-in corner is perfect for couples who want to grab a quick bite.
" Fuka At "Fuka," you can enjoy a Kyoto-style dessert. Fu manju "or" Taiyaki and gluten buns " etc. Japanese sweets made with gluten are popular You can purchase just one, so it's a great place to stop by when you want something sweet.
Once you've filled your stomach at Nishiki Market, A perfect experience for couples Why not try it out?
Around Nishiki Market, you can find rings, necklaces, etc.
Manufacturing experience
You can enjoy it.
Accessory making experience
is especially popular among couples. Giving each other gifts of artwork makes for a wonderful keepsake.
It is also easy to incorporate into your daily life.
An experience where you can learn about tea ceremony etiquette and history
There are also other places like this, so it's also a great place to take a break.
Each plan lasts about 1-2 hours, so you can easily join in even if you're sightseeing.
Please come along as a couple.
・Easy plan to create a ring from one coin ・Mass... A treasure hunt where you can choose from about 10,000 types of coins! ・Create a ring with a coin from the year you were born or an anniversary year (if in stock) ・Sizes can be made from -6 to 36. ・You will do all the work yourself. ・If there are 4 or more people participating, please call us and we will assist you. ・
・The experience of making a ring by drilling a hole in the center of a coin and using the scraps that are generated during this process to make another accessory. ・Give the accessory made from the scraps to a special person! When two people are together, they become one coin...isn't that wonderful? ・An exciting treasure hunt among approximately 10,000 types of coins...will you find the one that is destined for you? ・A hexagonal coin that can only be experienced at SWING BY
"Senchado" is another tea ceremony different from Chanoyu (matcha). This is a rare experience class specializing in Sencha where you can learn about the history and etiquette of Sencha. Please spend a quiet and enjoyable time through Sencha. As a rule, the experience is limited to one group at a time, so please feel free to come. First, please enjoy tea and sweets while observing the tea ceremony at the Sencha ceremony.
[Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto] Experience a one-of-a-kind handmade pairing ring! (Brass or Silver)
A one-of-a-kind handmade ring that you can take home on the day you make it! Garden Kyoto offers a handmade ring making experience. You will work with a professional craftsman, so even beginners can make a handmade ring with confidence. How about making a memorable memory to commemorate your trip? With this plan, you can make a brass or silver ring at a reasonable price.
[Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto] Experience making your own one-of-a-kind bangle! (Brass or Silver)
Handmade bangles at the jewelry shop "Garden Kyoto." They can be easily made in under an hour and taken home on the same day. Prices are reasonable, so we recommend stopping by during a date or trip to create a special memory just for the two of you. They are not ready-made bangles, but handmade, so you can have something special that you won't find anywhere else.
Kyoto Tourism Winter Gourmet A hidden gem recommended for couples: Yudofu Takemura / Arashiyama area
Located in Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City
Arashiyama
.
Beautiful scenery in every season and
Togetsukyo Bridge
(Togetsukiyo)" and "
Bamboo Forest Path
"(Chikurin no Komichi)" etc.
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A popular tourist area with many famous sights that represent the area and recommended for strolling.
is.
Also known as Kameyama Park, Arashiyama Park (Kameyama District) is a park where you can fully enjoy a Japanese atmosphere, and the plum and camellia flowers are in full bloom from January to March.
After enjoying a stroll around Arashiyama,
"
Yudofu Takemura
"of
Tofu dishes
Why not warm up your cold body with
.
The tofu is made from 100% domestic soybeans and is silken, giving it a very smooth texture.
The gentle flavor of soybeans spreads throughout your mouth.
The course menu, with yudofu as the main dish, is perfect for the cold winter.
Yuzu kettle tofu
" has appeared, and winter
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You can enjoy it with all your senses.
In the Arashiyama area, A Kyoto-esque experience You can enjoy it.
Experience making traditional crafts or tea ceremony etc. A Japanese experience is recommended as a souvenir of your trip to Kyoto .
These are all experiences that even beginners can easily try, so it's great for couples to enjoy.
A perfect souvenir! Experience making a kiagari koboshi doll♪ Come experience Kyoto's traditional crafts at this popular spot that everyone feels is "Kyoto-esque!" and create memories!
This is a plan where you can experience the tea ceremony at Saga in Kyoto! You can enjoy the prepared tea and sweets together! We will teach you the basics of tea ceremony such as "how to enter the tea room, how to look at the alcove, how to eat the sweets, how to eat the tea, how to look at the tea bowl, etc." Even if you have difficulty sitting upright, we can accommodate you in the Western style, so please don't worry. JR Saga
Kyoto Tourism Winter Gourmet A hidden gem recommended for couples: Daitokuji Ichikyu/Daitokuji area
In the Kita Ward of Kyoto City, there is a temple called " Daitokuji Temple (Daito Kuji)" is available.
Daitokuji Temple is the temple of a monk from the Muromachi period who became the model for a popular anime. Ikkyu Sojun (Ikkyu Sojun) and, Oda Nobunaga He was also the tea master for many historical warlords, including Sen no Rikyu An ancient temple with ties to Sennorikyu. The charming dry landscape garden and the precious buildings designated as Important Cultural Properties are some of the attractions. Recommended temples for history-loving couples is.
About a one-minute walk from the Daitokuji-mae bus stop,
You can enjoy vegetarian cuisine at the "
Daitokuji Ichikyu
There is a "Daily Grand Prix"
.
Among them, the specialty is "
Daitokuji Natto
" Natto is a non-sticky type of soybean that has been fermented and matured with koji mold. It can be eaten as is, but it is also a superfood that can be used as a topping for dishes such as porridge and salads.
Recommended as a souvenir from Kyoto for health-conscious people
That's right.
Shojin cuisine, made using seasonal ingredients, is healthy for the body and low in calories. Advance reservations are required for Daitokuji vegetarian cuisine Therefore, couples who want to experience what it's like to be a monk in training should make a reservation before going.
In the Daitokuji area, accessories etc. Manufacturing experience You can enjoy.
Even beginners can complete it in about 1-2 hours.
Pairing and bangles, etc.
Popular with couples who want to keep a one-of-a-kind item as a keepsake
That's right.
Same-day reservations available So, couples who are interested should definitely stop by and enjoy making things.
■Brass flat 4mm width 4900 yen■Silver flat 3mm width 4900 yenWe recommend a width of about 3mm for soldering at first. If you would like a wider ring, please contact us. ◇Free options・Select surface texture (rough, matte, mirror polish)・Select ring size (free up to size 14)◇Paid options・Select ring size
*Many free options that we are proud of* Easy-to-understand pricing for unlimited processing within a set time! ・Various surface texture processing such as hammering, roughening, design hammering, and stone processing ・Twist processing, which is often charged at other stores (some stores charge an extra 3,000 yen), is also free. *2 Depending on the thickness and design, some processing may not be possible.
Recommended points: 〇 Engrave the alphabet for your favorite idol, names, anniversary gifts, and even lost dog tags! 〇 Free color combinations 〇 Experience classes in a 90-year-old Kyoto townhouse + shop and gallery in the same building 〇 5-minute walk from the Daitokuji-mae bus stop 〇 Adults welcome too! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\ "Metalworking"
\"Atelier AZu" engraving class has opened at Fujimori Ryo in Kyoto! / [Brass flat ring] 3.5mm width ¥3,500 4.5mm width ¥4,000 5.5mm width ¥4,500 [Silver 950] Round 1.2mm ¥3,500 1.5mm ¥4,000 2.0mm ¥4,900 Square wire 2.5mm square ¥5,500
\"Metalworking Class Atelier AZu" has opened at Fujimori Ryokan in Kyoto! /Thank you for visiting the Atelier AZu page from among the many others♪ We can also engrave your name or other details on the plate! Beginners are welcome. In a 100-year-old townhouse in Kyoto, surrounded by many tools, we will make brass key chains. You can hang them on your bag or use them as belt loops.
Kyoto Tourism Winter Gourmet A hidden gem recommended for couples: Sushi Restaurant Ohnoya/Nijo Castle Area
Located in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Nijo Castle (Nijojo)" is Built by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603 (Keicho 8), this castle has deep ties to the Tokugawa family. is. One of the cultural assets of the ancient capital, Kyoto In 1994, UNESCO World Heritage Site is also certified.
It was designated a national treasure. Ninomaru Palace and important cultural properties. Karamon Gate Don't miss these glittering buildings! The winter scenery of Ninomaru Garden, designated as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty, is even more profound. The cycads in the garden take on a unique appearance as a measure against the cold during the winter, and are a seasonal feature of the winter at Nijo Castle.
After enjoying sightseeing at Nijo Castle, we went to " Sushi restaurant Ohnoya " Let's enjoy some winter gourmet food.
The menu is rich and varied, including not only nigiri sushi, but also Kyoto-style chirashi and tempura.
The recommended winter dish is a little unusual.
Hot steamed sushi
By steaming and heating it, the rice becomes plump and the flavor of the vinegar is further enhanced.
The set menu comes with rolled omelet with plenty of dashi and red miso soup, which will warm you up nicely.
In the Nijo Castle area, Manufacturing experience You can enjoy.
Power stones and Kyoto Braid Used accessories , Small items Making original items such as these is very popular.
The experience takes about an hour to complete, so it should be easy to join in between sightseeing. If you find an experience that interests you, be sure to give it a try.
This is an experience to make a one-of-a-kind bracelet (it can also be made into an anklet) that combines a braided cord bracelet and power stones. The braided cord is braided in a four-braid pattern on a round table, which was featured in the movie. You can choose three power stones from about 15 types. With additional charges (200 yen or 300 yen each), you can choose about 30 types.
Sachets have a long history and have been used since the Nara period. They are also effective at repelling insects due to their natural fragrance, and you can easily enjoy the scent by putting one in your closet as an invisible precaution to transfer the scent to your clothes or in your bag. You can make your own scent by mixing fine fragrant wood chips and putting them in a small brocade bag to make a sachet. Kyoto Souvenir
Make a keychain using Kyoto twisted tassels. Braid the "kumihimo" like in "Your Name". Choose up to two colors of thread and braid four pieces. Tie the knot in a Kanai knot and attach it to the tassel to finish the keychain. Kanai knot is a type of knot that has long been used in the field of Kyoto kumihimo as a way to make wishes come true. Twisted tassel
Kyoto sightseeing: Enjoy winter gourmet food as a couple!
Recommended Kyoto sightseeing spots and winter gourmet for couples We introduced the following.
If you enjoy this experience as a couple, it will become a wonderful memory of Kyoto.
After sightseeing and experiences, why not enjoy Kyoto's winter gourmet cuisine as a couple while taking in the atmosphere of the ancient capital?
*The content of this article is current as of November 2024.
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