🌸 A Rosa Travels guide
From neon Tokyo nights to the serene temples of Kyoto and hidden Hokkaido gems.
About this guide
Two months of slow travel through Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Hokkaido — distilled into the spots I'd actually return to. Quiet matcha rooms, the best ramen counters, and the photo corners locals love.
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A taste of what's inside the full guide — straight from my notebook.
Best matcha in Gion 🍵 — go at 10am sharp, before the queue starts.
Location 01
Hidden behind a nondescript wooden door, this 100-year-old tea room serves the most velvet matcha I've ever tasted.
Rosa's tip
"Bring cash for the traditional tea ceremony. Many tourists miss this because they only carry cards!"
Cost
¥1,800 for the full ceremony.
Early morning walks here changed my entire trip.
Location 02
Skip the Arashiyama crowds. This alternative bamboo path 2km north offers the same beauty with absolute silence.
Rosa's tip
"Arrive before 7am for empty photos. The light is buttery and gold."
Cost
Free — consider a ¥500 donation to the temple preservation fund.
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