Kyoto

Thailan Pham: requires reservation

Thailan Pham: Though all tours are in Japanese, we can get an English headset. Need reservation but can possibly secure day-of.

Thailan Pham: 2 hours to climb to the top. Crowds thin out as you go higher and you can take better pictures. May have a better experience if you go first thing in the a.m.

Thailan Pham: “spectacular garden, one of finest temples” “easily paired with Fushimi Inari - the two are linked by the Keihan train line

Thailan Pham: for architecture; on 10 cent coin

Thailan Pham: “one of the most rewarding temples in Kyoto” - Hojo zen garden with tea

Thailan Pham: lavish estate “sprawling gardens, maybe most lovely in Kyoto + teahouse”

Thailan Pham: giant camphor trees but most tourists miss it. Superb landscape garden

Thailan Pham: large strolling garden (featured in Lost in Translation)

Thailan Pham: excellent ramen, not much on atmosphere

Thailan Pham: Zen temple with grounds free of charge. Beautiful view over treetops from Sanmon gate.