Have a barbecue behind the fish market, stroll through the grounds of a unique temple, meet the craftsman who has just brought back to life Kyoto fans that had been lost for 50 years, step inside a tea house tucked away in a temple, savour the best egg sandwich in town, try the aguri mochi that have been the cause of a rivalry lasting over 1,000 years, and watch a wooden warehouse transform into an izakaya as night falls…

Have a barbecue behind the fish market, stroll through the grounds of a unique temple, meet the craftsman who has just brought back to life Kyoto fans that had been lost for 50 years, step inside a tea house tucked away in a temple, savour the best egg sandwich in town, try the aguri mochi that have been the cause of a rivalry lasting over 1,000 years, and watch a wooden warehouse transform into an izakaya as night falls… Hidden hotels, outstanding restaurants, secret bars, off-the-radar strolls ... In this guide you’ll find a carefully curated, eclectic selection for every budget. Designed for both travellers and locals, it reveals handpicked addresses chosen by a local writer – each place a gateway to discovery, far from the crowds and off the beaten path. A fresh take on the art of travel.