Soul of Kyoto: A Guide to 30 Exceptional Experiences

The 'Soul of Kyoto' guide is a new approach to traveling that consists of vagabonding around, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences. It includes 30 unique and exclusive experiences that reveal the soul of Kyoto, such as picnicking on the banks of the river, attending a tea ceremony in a private home, and watching as a wood warehouse is transformed into an izakaya at nightfall. The guide was written by Thierry Teyssier, a traveling hotelier who likes to choreograph his dreams and those of his clients.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2021
Publisher: Jonglez

For ten years,Thierry Teyssier and his team have been testing and curating a list of Kyoto's most secret spots. Only 30 made the final cut. These 30 unique and exclusive experiences will take you on a journey to discover the soul of Kyoto. "One afternoon in the space of a cherry tree in Kyoto, and here I am lifted to the highest heights of the intoxication of existing." - René Depestre  Discover the most picturesque spot to picnic on the banks of the river without being harassed by eagles. Enjoy your own barbecue behind the fish market, attend a private tea ceremony in a traditional Japanese home, meet the craftsman who has revived the traditional Kyoto fan that had almost disappeared for 50 years, head to a fishing village to experience the world's first itinerant hotel, push open the door to a hidden bar inside a temple, savor the best egg sandwich in town, visit the public baths to reconnect with a local ancestral tradition, taste the famous aguri mochi that started a thousand-year rivalry, or watch as a wood warehouse is transformed into an izakaya at nightfall ...  Thierry Teyssier, a travelling hotelier with a penchant for choreographing dreams, has penned the 'Soul of collection. This guide is designed for those seeking to unlock the hidden doors of a city, find its pulse, and explore every nook and cranny to uncover its soul. Within these guides, you will always discover a very secret location, carefully selected and waiting to be discovered.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 142 x 203 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9782361954925