About
A peaceful escape with samurai history and geisha districts
Why go
- Experience kyoto vibes without the crowds
- Feels like i was in a Ghibli movie
- Authentic japan in peace
Must try
- Gold leaf ice cream
- Kenrokuen garden
- Omicho market
- Samurai districts
- Higashi chaya district
Pro tips
- Take the hokuriku shinkansen from tokyo
- Easy to explore on foot or by loop bus
- Stay at least 2 nights
- Go early for peaceful vibes
- Day trip to shirakawa-go
Good to know
- Less crowded than kyoto
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Rating
3.7 / 5