- Gion: The old neighborhood. Legend has it that the U.S.A. was initially going to bomb Kyoto. Then one of the generals said, "The city is so beautiful, spare it." Gion is the neighborhood that exemplifies this beauty. It is perfect for wandering the streets of old Kyoto. Yes, it is touristic, but you are not from Kyoto anyway.- Kiyomizu-dera: The exquisite temple where the movie The Last Samurai, which made a samurai out of Tom Cruise in just a few short weeks, was shot. Kyoto is already a political and religious center, so there are plenty of temples. But this one is very beautiful and the view is exquisite. As you walk around the temple, you feel like wearing a sword. But don't get carried away, carrying a sword is a crime in Japan.- Fushimi Inari Taisha: Perhaps the most photographed place in Kyoto, but that does not take away from its splendor and beauty. The exquisite view of hundreds of rows of gates called "tori" can give you a slight high. Each of these gates actually represents what is requested from the Shinto gods.- Slow jet coffee: The desserts and drinks are good, but the trademark is the beautiful view of Gion.- %: Good, strong coffee in the center of the old town that will wake up the dead. And since it's on one of the busiest streets, it's the best place for people-watching.- Kiharu: The right place to eat great food from the hands of an amazing chef. If you manage to get on his good side, you can have surprise sake tastings. He has an amazing sake collection.- Kurasushi Nishioji Shichijo: This is the place to get your fill of sushi. They make all kinds of sushi that they put on a giant conveyor belt.

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