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Kyoto was Japan’s imperial capital for more than a thousand years and still holds temples, shrines and gardens that deserve time. It is also a destination for the table, from ryokan meals to Japanese fine dining. Psiu shapes an itinerary that balances the classic addresses with the right pauses.

High-end hotels, villas and lodges

Where to stay

Traditional Japanese room with tatami mats and sliding doors — Ryokan room, with tatami and sliding doors

Wooden corridor of a ryokan in Kyoto — Corridor in a Kyoto ryokan

Traditional dining room in Kyoto, with low tables and soft light — A Japanese-style dining room in Kyoto

Places that deserve time

What to see

Path through the Arashiyama bamboo grove in Kyoto — The Arashiyama bamboo grove

Tunnel of red torii gates at Fushimi Inari in Kyoto — Torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha

Pagoda of Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto — Pagoda at Kiyomizu-dera

The table, with care

Where to eat

Sushi and sashimi platter with tea — Sushi and sashimi

A delicate Japanese sweet on a dark plate — A Japanese sweet on a tasting plate

A refined dessert on a dark plate, under a spotlight — A Japanese fine-dining dessert

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