KYOTO x OSAKA : 1

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KYOTO 26 - 29 Jul 2013

Summer really isn't the best time to head to Japan.
But then again, I would still jump at any chance to fly to Japan, no matter the season.

It is no surprise that booking an accommodation in Japan would take up a large portion of your expenses, thus rather than staying in a hotel, I opted for a homestay. I mean what better way to experience one of the most historical and cultural city in Japan than stay in a beautiful 町屋machiya (traditional Japanese house)?

Front Door

Living Space

Kitchen

Daily Breakfast
THE MILK IS SO TASTY I THINK I DRANK A CARTON OF IT

Favourite Nook

Our lovable guard dog Burrito

1. She adores apples
2. So friendly she wouldn't hurt a fly
3. Can't take pictures of her in the shadows

Oil Street Guest-house and Space

Address: 87-2 Mizuochichō, Kamigyō-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyōto-fu, Japan

Phone:+81 75-432-8867
http://oilstreetkyoto.com/

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Kiyomizudera Temple
Sake party at the guesthouse

RAMEN & GYOZA AHHHHH SO GOOOD

The insanely long walk up to the temple.
Plenty of shops along the way to stop at.

HAD TO have an ice cream.

Finally. After 30 mins.
Also cause we kept running into the shops for air-conditioning.

Headed back to the guesthouse for a SAKE PARTY at night.

There were sake brewers, random travellers who happened to see the event, sake-lovers but everyone was so friendly, it felt more like a huge family reunion. We made some new friends who had us changing our itinerary on the 3rd day. No regrets though.

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Cycled through Arashiyama