Kyoto by Train: Notes and Tips

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Pack half the clothes and twice the patience. A paper map still beats a phone when the battery dies on a ridge. Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the next morning.

Context

Locals pointed us to a bakery that had no sign and no queue. Pack half the clothes and twice the patience. The quietest neighbourhood had the loudest Sunday lunch. Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the next morning.

Locals pointed us to a bakery that had no sign and no queue. We left with a list of places to see next time, which is the point.

Going further

A paper map still beats a phone when the battery dies on a ridge. Pack half the clothes and twice the patience. The quietest neighbourhood had the loudest Sunday lunch. Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the next morning.

  • Leave a free afternoon
  • Eat where the menu is short
  • Carry cash for small towns
  • Walk the city on day one without a plan

Locals pointed us to a bakery that had no sign and no queue. We arrived after dark, which is the best way to meet a city twice.

Getting started

The market opened at six, and by seven the best stalls were empty. Locals pointed us to a bakery that had no sign and no queue. Off season meant closed cafés but empty trails and honest prices. Pack half the clothes and twice the patience.

A paper map still beats a phone when the battery dies on a ridge. Learning ten words of the language opened more doors than any app.

Locals pointed us to a bakery that had no sign and no queue. Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the next morning.

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One response to “Kyoto by Train: Notes and Tips”

  1. Interesting perspective. I had the opposite experience, but I see your point.

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