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Where to Try Fire Ramen in Kyoto & What to Expect

July 26, 2023 by Helen from Differentville

Things you usually don’t expect the chef to do to your bowl of ramen in Japan include setting light to it but, at Menbaka Fire Ramen in Kyoto, that’s why you’re there. Here’s everything you need to know to join in the fun. I arrive at the small Kyoto restaurant famous for fire ramen a …

Stone figure covered in moss at a less touristy temple in Kyoto

19 Unusual, Non-Touristy Things to do in Kyoto

August 16, 2023October 6, 2018 by Helen from Differentville

Kyoto might be best known for its temples, but if you know where to look you’ll also find a heap of less touristy things to do. Check out our guide to fun and unusual sights in Kyoto.

Green monster outside a flower shop on Yokai Street, Kyoto

Fun Things to do in Kyoto: Hunt Monsters in Yokai Street

January 13, 2023August 4, 2018 by Helen from Differentville

Kyoto is known for beautiful temples and beautiful geishas, but watch out if you’re wandering the backstreets of one area – as there be monsters! A whole road full of them in fact. Check out our guide to Kyoto’s super-cool Monster Street aka Yokai Street. It’s one of the most fun things to do in Kyoto (that doesn’t involve temples)