Zen Buddhist temple that is also known as the Golden Pavilion, as it is covered in glittering gold leaf: the pavilion dazzles visitors as it shimmers in the sunlight over its mirroring pond. Located in the far north west of Kyoto, the beautiful garden is worth the trip. 

A beautiful temple to visit, especially in the morning when the light hits just right. What makes Daitoku-ji unique is its Christian background, look for the small cross located in one of the gardens. A must visit is the “garden of solitary sitting,” if you are lucky you will be one of the only ones there to truly take it all in. 

Stardust is truly a one of a kind in Kyoto. Not only is it a wonderful vegan and vegetarian café, but they also serve delicious tea and coffee, and have stunning womenswear to browse. Every detail here is intentional and the ambiance is calming like no other. 

This tiny but lovely atelier by Ko Kado is well worth a visit. With beautiful and intricate stationery using original printing blocks the decoration paper is simply stunning. A master of his crafts, call into this studio simply to admire and marvel at his works.