Birthplace of Mitarashi Dango: Kamo Mitarashi Chaya
One of the most popular traditional Japanese sweets out there is mitarashi dango. These chewy rice cakes covered in a
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Kyoto Prefecture
Keihoku Course 2: Hiking the Kyoto Circuit Trail
To the north of Kyoto City lies the wild Keihoku area. Many visitors to Kyoto are likely unfamiliar with this
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Keihoku Course 1: Hiking Kyoto Circuit Trail
About an hour from Kyoto City is the Keihoku. Although technically still part of Kyoto City, Keihoku is quite remote
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Nishiyama Course: Hiking the Kyoto Circuit Trail
The last leg of the Kyoto Circuit Trail is the Nishiyama Course. While a little bit shorter (10kn in total)
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Kitayama West Course: Hiking the Kyoto Circuit Trail
The Kitayama West Course is a part of the Kyoto Circuit Trail, and runs from Ninose to the foot of
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Kitayama East Course: Hiking the Kyoto Circuit Trail
The Kitayama East course is a part of Kyoto Circuit Trail runs from Mt. Hiei to Ninose through Ohara and
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Higashiyama Course 2: Hiking the Kyoto Circuit Trail
The Higashiyama Course is a trail that is part of the 24.6 km long Kyoto Circuit Trail. This trail is
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