TWILIGHT ADVENTURES IN THE OLD CITY...
If only all reviews were as easy to write as this one. Even if you don’t speak Japanese, a quick look through the above video will give you a good idea of what to expect at Shishin. Traditional is the first word that comes to mind, but while it is located in an old machiya townhouse, ambient and organic are probably better descriptions – a feeling that increases in the evening, when the [...] Read more »
Very Berry has to be one of Kyoto’s most comfortable cafes – particularly if you grab one of the small sofas looking out over the garden. Part of the ambience comes from VB occupying a 100-plus year old machiya, so a lot of dark wood, including the furniture. The rest is supplied by the Hawaiian, retro and surfer-type knick-knacks decorating the interior and some very mellow lighting. The music is likewise fairly unique [...] Read more »
Most people visit Fushimi to see the wonders of Fushimi Inari Shrine and the rebuilt castle but if you have time to wander, its backstreets are home to picturesque temples and canals plus some of Japan’s finest sake and beer breweries…… Fushimi originally gained fame for its soft, pure water, drawing sake brewers such as Jiemon Okura to the area. Much has changed since Okura founded Gekkeikan here in 1637 but it is [...] Read more »
Friendly Irish pub with large food and drink menu, and regular live music (central area, English menu)…… The Dublin originally opened in 2000 as the bright and shiny Hill of Tara, made to order by Irish pub builders Sonus Design of Dublin. Over the years, it has lost that new bar smell and gained a lot in ambience, making it a good place for either a quiet week day pint or some more serious [...] Read more »