My Favorite PlaceーKeihoku（京北）
Keihoku(京北) is located
in the North suburb of Kyoto.
Though it takes just an hour and half from Kyoto city center by direct
bus, many may not have heard of Keihoku before.
My friend took me there two years ago.Since then, Keihoku is my favorite area in Kyoto.
I'm sure you feel refreshed! Visiting Keihoku is a great escape from city life!
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| On the way to Keihoku, you can enjoy endless rows of cedar trees with fresh air. | The upper stream of Katura river (the downstream frows through Arashiyama.) |
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| My favorite Kusa-mochi (muguwort dumpling) shop. | Mochi is filled with red been paste and sweetness is just right! |
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| This is Lunch box at Woody Keihoku. It is only Michi-no-eki (roadside rest area) in Kyoto city. You can find organic vegetables produced in Keihoku and enjoy local cuisine! | I visited a local house and they taught me how to make Hoshigaki (dry persimmons). Click here to find the recipe! |
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| Dinner at local house |
The Entrance of Joshoko-ji which was established in1362. |
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| Joshoko-ji is famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autum leaves. | This cherry tree aged more than 300 years and it is designated as natural monument. |
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| The peak of autum leave is 2 weeks earlier than Kyoto city center. | Dawn in winter, fields are covered with snow. |