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Where to Eat in Kyoto: 55 Restaurants Worth the Trip
Kyoto is Japan's culinary soul: kaiseki temples, tofu houses, kissaten, and fire ramen. This guide maps 55 essentials — from Gion to Arashiyama — with what to order at each.
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Photo: TANAKA Juuyoh (田中十洋) · CC BY 2.026 restaurantsWhere to Eat in Nara: 26 Restaurants Worth the Trip
Nara's food is as old as its temples: persimmon-leaf sushi, high-speed mochi, and teahouses in the park forest. This guide maps 26 essentials — from Naramachi to Todai-ji — with what to order at each.
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Photo: blieusong · CC BY-SA 2.038 restaurantsWhere to Eat in Osaka: 38 Restaurants Worth the Trip
Osaka is Japan's kitchen: kushikatsu, takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and pork buns. This guide maps 38 essentials — from Dotonbori to the castle — with what to order at each.
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Photo: David Kernan · CC BY 4.034 restaurantsWhere to Eat in Tokyo: 34 Restaurants Worth the Trip
Tokyo rewards the curious: century-old tempura counters, cult ramen lines, and kissaten toast sets. This guide maps 34 essentials — from Asakusa to Shinjuku — with what to order at each.
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