As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is ... Or stop in to one of the tea houses or restaurants situated on the path, which serve udon noodle soup and sushi.

Beneath the surface of sedate geisha teahouses and hushed shrines, Kyoto ... Japan. It’s with some trepidation, then, that I settle into a corner table at Field, an Irish pub above an udon ...

These are all reasons why Kyoto is celebrated as Japan’s wellspring of tradition ... others are excited about this new direction. “Kyoto is the best place to open up a restaurant,” says Yoshihiro Imai ...

Udon (うどん ... for home cooks and restaurants ever since. From famous styles, like Sanuki udon (讃さぬ岐きうどん), to lesser-known delicacies, like Mimi udon (耳みみうどん), this primer dives deep into the best ...

We’ll guide you to the best restaurants, izakayas, and markets where you can savor the flavors of Japan. Kyoto’s entertainment options are equally captivating. We’ll showcase the city’s ...