When Sushi Saeki closed in Osaka, the foodies were beyond disbelief. Much to our great relief Hisorshi Saeki has re-opened his iconic sushi place though this time in Kyoto. Look out onto the sweeping greenery of the gardens, dine on some of the finest food, and sip on a glass or two of sake and white wine. 

Sprawling and intricate, this Edo Period castle feels quintessentially Japanese. Arrive here just after opening or shortly before closing and don't miss the excellent Ninomaru Palace Garden. 

A charming Japanese coffee shop tucked away in an alley hidden behind a bush, they have delicious hand-roasted coffee. Don't miss their out of this world honey toast. 

A lovely Michelin-star kaiseki restaurant housed in a renovated machiya townhouse. The original and adventurous dishes are made using only the freshest, seasonal ingredients produced in Kyoto. From grilled sakura masu and mountain vegetable buds, to young sweetfish served with miso paste and wild garlic, not to mention the range of sake!