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Kyoto Machiya Restaurant Guide
Judith Clancy
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Description for Kyoto Machiya Restaurant Guide
Paperback. Enjoy delicious Japanese food in some of Kyoto's most tucked-away and spectacular townhouses. Num Pages: 288 pages, B&W photos throughout, B&W illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 127 x 20. Weight in Grams: 314.
Machiya, or townhouses, are traditional wooden dwellings in Kyoto that evoke the elegance and culture of Japan's old capital with their architectural details, beautiful gardens, and intimate rooms. Many have been converted into restaurants to create unforgettable dining experiences. Enjoying healthy food in a historic, traditional Kyoto environment is a rare pleasure. Here are some 130 restaurant listings (food, decor, hours, addresses, prices, maps, and index) and a photographic guide to machiya architecture, culture, and aesthetics. Judith Clancy has lived in Japan since 1970 and is the author of Exploring Kyoto. Ben Simmons is a Japan-based photographer.
Machiya, or townhouses, are traditional wooden dwellings in Kyoto that evoke the elegance and culture of Japan's old capital with their architectural details, beautiful gardens, and intimate rooms. Many have been converted into restaurants to create unforgettable dining experiences. Enjoying healthy food in a historic, traditional Kyoto environment is a rare pleasure. Here are some 130 restaurant listings (food, decor, hours, addresses, prices, maps, and index) and a photographic guide to machiya architecture, culture, and aesthetics. Judith Clancy has lived in Japan since 1970 and is the author of Exploring Kyoto. Ben Simmons is a Japan-based photographer.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Stone Bridge Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Berkeley CA, United States
ISBN
9781611720013
SKU
V9781611720013
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Judith Clancy
Judith Clancy has lived in Kyoto since 1970. She has written about the many traditions of Kyoto, including music, tea ceremony, and ikebana, and has acted as guide and interpreter for various groups and workshops. She is author of Exploring Kyoto: On Foot in the Ancient Capital. Ben Simmons grew up in Columbus, Georgia, and completed a Masters program ... Read more
Reviews for Kyoto Machiya Restaurant Guide
"A great collection of affordable restaurants in Kyoto machiya (traditional townhouses)... Judith's descriptions of the restaurants are great, the maps are very useful and her general introduction to machiya would make a good primer for anyone unfamiliar with these charming buildings."
Inside Kyoto blog "Opens our eyes to the beauty of details... In these days of digital tablet guides, it's heartwarming ... Read more
Inside Kyoto blog "Opens our eyes to the beauty of details... In these days of digital tablet guides, it's heartwarming ... Read more