This update rounds out food coverage with two genuinely practical guides, adds cultural texture with a first look at Kyoto's local dialect, and continues the temple depth phase with two more.

What's new this week

  • Food: Shōjin ryōri (Buddhist temple cuisine) and a practical vegetarian/vegan dining guide.
  • Culture: Kyō-kotoba, Kyoto's local dialect.
  • Stay: Ryokan with private onsen — when the splurge is actually worth it.
  • Temples & Shrines: Kurama-dera and Kōzan-ji.
  • Plan: A solo travel guide.
As always: the contact page is open if there's a specific gap you've noticed.