Wednesday, March 22
Tokyo · Maruni Shoten (shop) · Tsukiji
Our first day back in Tokyo we were joined by Daniel and KT for another day of eating fresh fish.
Tokyo · Shibuya
Tokyo · Ebisu
Thursday, March 23
Tokyo · Ebisu
Tokyo · Shibuya
A few shots of the Moncler Tokyo flagship store – their displays and installations are amazing.
Tokyo · Nishi-Azabu
My friend Jordan had a four-top at a 2-Michelin-star sushi restaurant he couldn’t use, so I bought it from him. Carter befriended Aya while he was in Tokyo, and we invited her. Thankfully, we did, because the staff spoke no English and we had difficulty finding the restaurant, its location and door were unmarked.
Most of the serving dishes were antiques.
Tokyo · Akasaka
Friday, March 24
Tokyo · Shibuya
Kyoto · Higashiyama
The next morning, we returned to Kyoto by Shinkansen. It was sakura season, something we did not plan for but very serendipitous, as it was absolutely beautiful in Kyoto.
I took Carter to Yasaka in the Park Hyatt for another birthday dinner.
Kyoto · Cave de K · Nakagyo
Saturday, March 25
Kyoto · Nakagyo
We met up with KT and his brother who just happened to be on a trip here as well. We had quite the evening.
The next morning, Carter and I returned to Kiyomizu-dera.
Kyoto · Gion
Kyoto · Higashiyama
Kyoto · Chion-in (temple) · Higashiyama
An amazingly beautiful temple, especially with all the purple lighting at night.
Kyoto · Higashiyama
Kyoto · Chion-in (temple) · Higashiyama
Kyoto · Shimogyo
We stumbled upon a wine bar back in Kyoto along the stream that parallels the Kamo river.
Sunday, March 26
Kyoto · Nakagyo
Pontocho at Night
Nishiki Market
Kyoto · Gyoza Taizou (restaurant) · Nakagyo
Kyoto · Cave de K · Nakagyo
Back again – told you it was our favorite.
Kyoto · Higashiyama
Yasaka Birthday Dinner
Kyoto · Shimogyo
L’Esca Moteur
Kyoto · Fushimi Inari
Back once again this time with Carter, my 3rd visit this trip.
Kyoto · The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto · Nakagyo
Near The Ritz we met an old artist couple who made large format pieces for several of the high end hotels.
Kyoto · Bar K6 (bar) · Nakagyo
Tuesday, March 28
Kyoto · Nakagyo
Haafu – Home of the best beef sandwich ever!
We returned to visit the artist couple and purchase some of their works.
Kyoto · Sakyō
Philosopher’s Path
The Philosopher’s Path is a beautiful walkway that follows a stream and is lined with cherry trees, small boutiques, cafes, and restaurants.
Kyoto · The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto · Nakagyo
Kyoto · Kamigyō
Wednesday, March 29
Kyoto · Bar K6 (bar) · Nakagyo
Back at Cave de K
Kyoto · Shimogyo
Back at L’Escamoteur
We are creatures of habit 😂
This time with Jordan.
Fuji · Shizuoka Prefecture
Great views of Mount Fuji on the Shinkansen to Hanada.
Photo Montage
Carter and I would return later the following year for the Noma Popup.
Thanks for traveling with TheHad🩵