Help for Kyoto book
Apr 13, 2013 | 10:07 pm
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Help for Kyoto book
A few years ago I had a book about Kyoto that I remember being called something like "Hidden Kyoto". My copy has vanished, and I can't find it online so suspect I have the name wrong. It isn't the "Hidden Gardens of Kyoto" nor is it "Kyoto walks" (which is also a great book, BTW). This one had all sorts of hints about places like a great chopstick place off a side street, where they made their own chopsticks, etc.)
Any ideas about what I'm remembering?
Any ideas about what I'm remembering?
Apr 13, 2013 | 10:30 pm
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Possibly Diane Durston, "Old Kyoto"?
Link here: http://www.amazon.com/Old-Kyoto-Upda.../dp/4770029942
Link here: http://www.amazon.com/Old-Kyoto-Upda.../dp/4770029942
Apr 13, 2013 | 11:13 pm
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The best book I've ever found is
Kyoto, A Contemplative Guide.
http://www.amazon.com/Kyoto-Contempl.../dp/0804812942
Kyoto, A Contemplative Guide.
http://www.amazon.com/Kyoto-Contempl.../dp/0804812942
Apr 13, 2013 | 11:27 pm
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Possibly Diane Durston, "Old Kyoto"?
Link here: http://www.amazon.com/Old-Kyoto-Upda.../dp/4770029942
Link here: http://www.amazon.com/Old-Kyoto-Upda.../dp/4770029942
Apr 14, 2013 | 6:42 am
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Possibly Diane Durston, "Old Kyoto"?
Link here: http://www.amazon.com/Old-Kyoto-Upda.../dp/4770029942
Link here: http://www.amazon.com/Old-Kyoto-Upda.../dp/4770029942
Apr 14, 2013 | 10:32 am
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NB that Diane Durston has (at least) 2 travel books on Kyoto.
Old Kyoto focuses mostly on traditional shops and inns. It's a good book for shopping and possibly choosing a ryokan, although some parts may be out of date.
Kyoto: Seven Paths to the Heart of the City, is a detailed look at 7 areas of the city, with great photos and excellent background information. This one is by far my favorite Kyoto guidebook, and virtually none of it is obsolete.
Old Kyoto focuses mostly on traditional shops and inns. It's a good book for shopping and possibly choosing a ryokan, although some parts may be out of date.
Kyoto: Seven Paths to the Heart of the City, is a detailed look at 7 areas of the city, with great photos and excellent background information. This one is by far my favorite Kyoto guidebook, and virtually none of it is obsolete.