Soul of Kyoto: A Guide to 30 Exceptional Experiences ('Soul of')

For ten years, we tested and kept a list of Kyoto's most secret spots.Only 30 made the final cut. 30 unique and exclusive experiences that reveal 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 loveliest spot to picnic on the banks of the river without being harassed by eagles, have your own barbecue behind the fish market, attend a tea ceremony in a private home, meet the craftsman who has just revived the traditional Kyoto fan that had virtually disappeared for 50 years, head to a fishing village to discover the world's first itinerant hotel, push open the door to a bar hidden inside a temple, eat the best egg sandwich in town, go to the public baths to reconnect with a local ancestral tradition, taste the aguri mochi that started a thousand-year rivalry, or watch as a wood warehouse is transformed into an izakaya at nightfall ... Soul of Kyoto was written by Thierry Teyssier, a traveling hotelier who likes to choreograph his dreams, and those of his clients. Here, he orchestrates encounters, discoveries, and shared moments to trace for us the soul of a city as beautiful as it is inaccessible. The ‘Soul of' collection is a new approach to traveling that is all about wandering around, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences. Guides for those looking to unlock the hidden doors of a city, find its pulse, and plumb every last nook and cranny to uncover its soul. "For ten years, we tested and kept a list of Kyoto's most secret spots.Only 30 made the final cut. 30 unique and exclusive experiences that reveal 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 loveliest spot to picnic on the banks of the river without being harassed by eagles, have your own barbecue behind the fish market, attend a tea ceremony in a private home, meet the craftsman who has just revived the traditional Kyoto fan that had virtually disappeared for 50 years, head to a fishing village to discover the world's first itinerant hotel, push open the door to a bar hidden inside a temple, eat the best egg sandwich in town, go to the public baths to reconnect with a local ancestral tradition, taste the aguri mochi that started a thousand-year rivalry, or watch as a wood warehouse is transformed into an izakaya at nightfall ... Soul of Kyoto was written by Thierry Teyssier, a traveling hotelier who likes to choreograph his dreams, and those of his clients. Here, he orchestrates encounters, discoveries, and shared moments to trace for us the soul of a city as beautiful as it is inaccessible." -- provided by Publisher 'if You Let Yourself Fall Under The Spell Of Marrakech, Everywhere Else In The World Will Seem Boring' (juan Goytisolo, Spanish Writer And Poet) Step Inside Yves St Laurent's Private Library, Drink The Best Orange Juice In The Legendary Jamaa El-fna Square, Stay With Some Renowned Traditional Gnawa Musicians, Feast On The Medina's Most Eco-friendly Tagine, While Away A Few Days In A Hotel Hidden In A Palm Grove That's Also A Rare Bird Sanctuary, Discover The Secret Museum Where Everything Is For Sale ... The Authors Of Soul Of Marrakech, Zohar Benjelloun And Fabrice Nadjari, Are Passionate About Morocco. They've Explored Every Corner Of The Fascinating City Of Marrakech To Provide Readers With The Most Exciting And Unexpected Experiences.the 'soul Of' Collection Is A New Approach To The Art Of Travel That Consists Of Vagabonding Around, Chance Encounters And Unforgettable Experiences. Guidebooks That Unlock The Hidden Doors Of A City, Capture Its Essence And Delve Into Every Last Nook And Cranny To Uncover Its Soul.each Guide In The 'soul Of' Collection Includes: - The 30 Best Experiences A City Has To Offer- Interviews With Those Who Give The City Its Spirit- Illustrations That Capture The City's Soul Discover the loveliest spot to picnic on the banks of the river without being harassed by eagles, have your own barbecue behind the fish market, attend a tea ceremony in a private home, meet the craftsman who has just revived the traditional Kyoto fan that had virtually disappeared for 50 years, head to a fishing village to discover the world's first itinerant hotel, push open the door to a bar hidden inside a temple, eat the best egg sandwich in town, go to the public baths to reconnect with a local ancestral tradition, taste the aburi mochi that started a thousand-year rivalry, or watch as a.