Kyoto
Having just arrived in Nara, we decided to make a detour the next morning to Wazuka, a town in the middle of the mountains, famous for its tea plantations. The idea once again was to get away from the more classic circuits of which Nara is a part.
We couldn't leave Japan without spending a night in a ryokan, these typical guesthouses with hot baths. Taking advantage of a walk outside Kyoto, it was in the mountains of Miyama that we tried the experience.
Determined to get out of Kyoto for a bit, we set off on a little road trip, heading north…
Kyoto is one of the mythical cities of Japan, and spending 3-4 days there can be largely insufficient. But that's the time we had and here are, in my opinion, the must-see places not to be missed.
The shrine with thousands of torii, Fushimi Inari-Taisha is a must-see if you are passing through Kyoto.
Arashiyama, west of Kyoto, is home to the famous bamboo grove: a peaceful walk between nature, temples and a relaxing riverside atmosphere.
Higashiyama is an old traditional district of Kyoto. These old-fashioned alleys are like a visit back in time, with Japanese people walking around in traditional dress (admittedly, for the photo) and its highlight, the Kiyomizu-dera temple