Japan 2019 Trip Day 13: Kyoto Fushimi Inari, Ginkakuji, and Arashiyama

Another super early morning start since we need to travel from Osaka to Kyoto (local train->shinkansen->local train). Today we will be visiting Fushimi Inari, Ginkakuji, and Arashiyama in Kyoto.

Japan 2019 Trip Day 11: Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kinkakuji, and Yasaka Shrine

Today will be a long day trip to Kyoto, with us waking up super early around 4.45am to bath, prepare, and travel from Osaka to Kyoto.

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%Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama - Great coffee and located in the historic Higashiyama district

Another one of %Arabica outlet in Kyoto, which is located in the historic Higashiyama district and just a minute’s walk to the picturesque and symbolic Yasaka Pagoda.

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%Arabica Kyoto Arashiyama - Great coffee and located at a scenic area!

%Arabica needs no introduction, they are probably one of the most popular cafes in Kyoto.

Located at an extremely scenic part of Arashiyama, overlooking Katsura River and Togetsukyo Bridge, where you can enjoy your coffee and take in the scenery.

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Heigoro Pâtisserie - Great Pâtisserie in Nagano!

One of the most famous pâtisserie in Nagano based on my research on Tabelog. So we decided to go for it after our morning sightseeing trip to Zenkoji Temple which is actually quite nearby.

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Coffee Marumo - Retro and cosy cafe with wooden decor and nice atmosphere but cake missed the mark

Retro wooden decor cafe with a nice and laidback atmosphere. I was definitely having certain expectations due to the above average ratings on Tabelog for this cafe.

But food and drink wise is not the case…

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%Arabica - First Singapore outlet of famous Japanese coffee brand

Didn’t even know of %Arabica until my close friends asked me out to try it few days ago, since they know I like coffee. And of course due to my nature, I went to google more information prior the trip there and found out it was a famous Japanese coffee brand with quite a bit of global presence. Well, time to see the % ΔRΔBICΔ world through coffee.

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Maison Marou - Best chocolate in Vietnam?

Quaint boutique cafe/store in Ho Chi Minh City that specialises in anything chocolate; single origin Vietnam chocolate, drinks, patisserie, retail shop, and even inhouse roasting.

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