Revenge Nigiri-sushi Pdf
Cori Lenon
It has always been among the most popular countries to visit anywhere in the world. The weak Japanese yen, coupled with revenge travel, has made it even more appealing. Tokyo, of course, is a perennial favourite, with Kyoto coming in a very close second.
If money was no object, then it would have been hands-down the Ritz Carlton Kyoto. But since I still wanted to retain both my kidneys, I had to look for a more budget-friendly option that met our needs.
It recently opened in November 2021 and offered rooms of different sizes, the largest being 40sqm. Based on online photos, the interior was a harmonious blend of modern and traditional, complete with tatami flooring and wooden finishings.
The average nightly room rate of 25,200 was reasonable given its location and the room size. Technically, it was meant to sleep four people but since it was within budget, I went ahead to secure the 40sqm room.
We were travelling with two luggage bags, both from Briggs & Riley. One was a larger four-wheeled spinner which we had shipped from our hotel in Osaka. And the other was my dependable two-wheeler that accompanied us on the Kyo-train Garaku.
Since there was no hotel restaurant or cafe, there was a (paid) vending machine and (free) ice and water dispenser. Several konbinis were also within walking distance, so it was definitely not an issue.
There was ample space for our luggage, as well as the many souvenirs that we had accumulated during our earlier stay in Osaka. Hangers were provided throughout the room, and compensated for the lack of a typical wardrobe.
Coming from a tropical country with 70-80% humidity all year round, my fragile skin does not take well to dry weather at all. I made sure to diligently top up the water tank every morning and evening.
The kitchenette area was located along the narrow corridor connecting the bathroom to the living area. A Balmuda gooseneck kettle was setup in one corner of the narrow table, together with four eco-friendly cups.
A decent-sized sink was to the right, followed by fridge and microwave oven. We ate out every day, except for one takeaway dinner from a depachika. The kitchen supplies and equipment came in handy that night.
It would do its thing while we slept, and wake us up with the smell of freshly-baked bread. There was even a customised soundproof box to put the machine in, to ensure that it completed its task silently.
Kuromon has gotten a bad rap in recent times, and has been labelled as an over-priced tourist trap. But if you steer clear of the expensive seafood, there are still many value-for-money gems to be found there.