Staying in an Airbnb when visiting Kyoto is a great idea for anyone looking to experience the city like a local. An Airbnb rental gives travelers access to unique neighborhoods and accommodation options that can’t be found elsewhere. Furthermore, many Airbnb rentals are located close to popular tourist attractions, making them ideal for those who want easy access to the area’s must-see sights. These Kyoto Airbnbs showcase the best of the city.
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Airbnbs in Japan are often significantly more affordable than traditional hotel rooms (especially for those seeking an entire house to rent).
Yes – Airbnb is legal in Japan.
It’s said that some of the best neighborhoods for visitors to stay in Kyoto and explore include Downtown Kawaramachi, Gion, and Central Kyoto.
Arashiyama is an easy day trip from Kyoto for those who want to stay in the city — but for those who seek a more peaceful, authentic experience, the Arashiyama area can be a great place to set as a home base while traveling into Kyoto for its tourist attractions.
It’s said that the less “touristy” Osaka offers more affordable accommodations and better nightlife than Kyoto. But for those who seek a more traditional Japanese experience and are willing to spend some more money, Kyoto might be a better choice.
Visitors should plan to spend at least two full days to get a decent sense of Kyoto as a city — but it’s a very historic and culturally rich city, and those who seek to fully immerse themselves in the attractions and culture of the city should plan to spend at least a week in Kyoto.
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There was a time when accommodation options in Japan tended to fall into three categories: glossy international chains, dull homegrown business hotels and basic ryokan (traditional inns), which despite their atmospheric tatami mats and wooden sliding doors were often light on comfort and mod cons. But new options abound, particularly for the cultural traveller.
An unusual nigiri will soon be on offer at Bar Miller, a new omakase restaurant in New York City’s East Village: the humble bluefish, sourced from the New York-New Jersey coast, served raw. “Bluefish has this reputation as being a lesser tier, like a poor man’s fish. But if you treat it with care, it’s incredible,” says Jeff Miller, the executive chef. “When it’s in season, it’s rich, fatty and buttery, with a little bit of subtle tuna iron quality.” Featuring bluefish on a sushi menu is surprising when the city is awash with omakase that, like those in Tokyo, offer prestigious (but unsustainable, according to Seafood Watch) fish like bluefin tuna, Japanese yellowtail and Japanese eel. “Sometimes I think my life would be so much easier If I’d gone that route,” Miller says in reference to the classic omakase menu for which there are standard suppliers. Instead, through trial and error, he built a menu entirely from domestic fish. Bar Miller, which is set to open on Sept. 27, serves San Franciscan anchovies, Hudson Valley eel head trout, and Long Island porgy. (The latter, Miller says, tastes sweet and “super subtle [with] a deep oceanic flavor.”) Miller’s attention to local delicacies extends beyond marine life: The restaurant’s sushi rice is farmed in the Hudson Valley; its sushi vinegar is fermented in Pennsylvania; its soy sauce comes from Connecticut. Even its sake is hyperlocal, fermented in Sunset Park and Bushwick. For Miller, sourcing locally is about expanding on his lifelong appreciation of Japanese cuisine; sustainability is an attendant benefit.
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