Hidden Pockets in Kyoto is your guide to losing yourself in this Japanese city that seamlessly intertwines modern and traditional influences. Whether you're satisfying your tastebuds in contemporary cafes, wandering among the untarnished architecture of Gion or heading back in time while visiting ancient temples and shrines, Kyoto is a captivating city to explore. <p/> Curated by authors Steve Wide and Michelle Mackintosh, who consider Japan their 'home away from home', this travel guide navigates the country's cultural capital like a local, with chapters for kissatens (coffee shops), gardens, temples, omiyage (local products), mindful experiences and places to enjoy delectable sweets. Build your day with a variety of half-day and full-day itineraries and bask in Kyoto's seasonal beauty as you explore lantern-lit alleys that reveal the city's unique precincts, and uncover hidden artisanal treasures and flavors that will challenge and delight your senses.Venture beyond the metropolis to unearth the heart of the city with this Curious Travel Guide.
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Steve Wide is a passionate writer and DJ, who hosts a breakfast radio show.He is based in Melbourne, Australia.<br /><br />Michelle Mackintosh is a book designer and illustrator with a passion for mixing up the discarded with the new, collaging vintage, cute and modern aesthetics into something totally unique. She has designed dozens of books on a wide range of topics, from cookbooks and craft to city guides and diaries. She has illustrated six books written by her husband Steve Wide, and has worked on books for authors as diverse as Beci Orpin, Antonia Kidman, Margaret Fulton, and John Marsden, to name a few. She has won numerous design awards, and her books have been finalists and received commendations at the APA Book Design Awards. She has also been a judge at the Melbourne Advertising and Design Club (MADC) awards, and in Germany her book design for the Twilight series won book design of the year in its category. Michelle is a self-confessed stationery nerd, a passionate reader, a history enthusiast, and a lover of all things music and pop culture.
Your curated guide to Kyoto’s ancient temples, treasure-filled shops, charming eateries and exquisite natural surrounds.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Hidden Pockets in Kyoto is your guide to losing yourself in this Japanese city that seamlessly intertwines modern and traditional influences. Whether you're satisfying your tastebuds in contemporary cafes, wandering among the untarnished architecture of Gion, or heading back in time while visiting ancient temples and shrines, Kyoto is a captivating city to explore. Curated by authors Steve Wide and Michelle Mackintosh, who consider Japan their 'home away from home', this travel guide navigates the country's cultural capital like a local, with chapters for kissatens (coffee shops), gardens, temples, omiyage (local products), mindful experiences and places to enjoy delectable sweets. Build your day with a variety of half-day and full-day itineraries and bask in Kyoto's seasonal beauty as you explore lantern-lit alleys that reveal the city's unique precincts, and uncover hidden artisanal treasures and flavours that will challenge and delight your senses. Venture beyond the metropolis to unearth the heart of the city with this Curious Travel Guide. Seller Inventory # LU-9781741176988
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