kyoto – Wayfaring Flaneur

Kyoto misadventures- 100 year old “traditional tea house” Starbucks

October 27, 2019September 25, 2019by wayfaringflaneur2 Comments

In the area and want a quick starbucks coffee? Sure. Going out of your way to visit a Starbucks in the dead of summer? No, save yourself!

japan, kyoto, Restaurant, travel

Chibo 千房京都アバンティ支店

October 25, 2019September 25, 2019by wayfaringflaneur2 Comments

Hungry? Why not have some okonomiyaki? Also check out this gyoza! Good spot for lunch or dinner at Kyoto station (or wherever this chain can be found).

Cafe, cafes, japan, tea, temples, travel

Byōdō-in/ Byodoin Temple/ 平等院

October 20, 2019September 24, 2019by wayfaringflaneurLeave a Comment

I visited the temple on the back of the 10 yen coin.

ice cream, japan, tea, travel

Itohkyuemon 株式会社伊藤久右衛門

October 18, 2019September 24, 2019by wayfaringflaneurLeave a Comment

Possibly the best shop for matcha souvenirs and snacks in Uji.

Cafe, cafes, ice cream, japan, kyoto, Restaurant, tea, travel

Tsuen Tea 通圓

October 16, 2019September 24, 2019by wayfaringflaneurLeave a Comment

I visited the oldest tea house in Japan for lunch.

japan, museums, tea, temples, transportation, travel

Uji 宇治

October 13, 2019September 24, 2019by wayfaringflaneurLeave a Comment

When I was telling my friends of my plans I included that I had a free day in Osaka before the rest of my group met me. I planned to check into the hotel, or at least dump my stuff off in the lobby then grab lunch and maybe just relax and do something near [...]