LOCAL SPOTS

Master Chapmanstick player Satoru Tsuji and Sopranist Reika Torii form Juuichi, a traveling band drawing inspiration from the connection between nature and human emotion.  Their music melds instrumental notes with the sounds of nature around them, creating a harmonious alternative zen.  Take a break and enjoy the show if you catch them playing around the streets of Kyoto or in the middle of a mountain stream.

Add an extra flair to your room with Mille Fleur’s custom seasonal flower arrangements.
Mille Fleur is a local flower boutique beloved by its neighbors.  With over 20 years of experience, master florist and owner Nakano-san passionately creates beautiful personalized bouquets and arrangements to meet any need and special occasion.

Learn about the traditional Japanese Kakishibuzome dyeing crafts through the Mitsuru Kogei experience and take home a memory of Ohara, Kyoto.
Yasui-san is the second-generation owner of Mitsuru Kogei, which specializes in the centuries old dyeing method utilizing persimmon, known as Kakishibuzome.
Mitsuru Kogei makes each and every one of their products by hand, utilizing natural mountain water and organic dyes to create rich colors that ripen with age.

Stand out amongst the crowd with a complete transformation in Kyogocan's original collaborative design kimonos.
Kyogocan today is a collaboration between a kimono curator and award-winning makeup artist ATSU with the vision of reinventing the kimono experience to be stunning, unique and affordable.  ATSU's style goes beyond just fabrics and designs; she focuses on accentuating the uniqueness of an individual for each and every makeover.
Kyogocan's kimonos blend traditional and modern elements and marry them with one-of-a-kind makeup styles to create an extraordinary experience you won't forget.

Who knew a light roast could be so flavorful? Goodman Roaster serves exceptional coffee in a stress-free environment.  
On his travels, founder Ito Atsushi was inspired by the wonderful flavors of Taiwanese coffee beans - a rarely found blend with limited supply globally - and opened Goodman to share his love of quality coffee.  

Don't miss their signature Alisan coffee from Taiwan, Goodman Roasters is the only place you'll get this unique blend in all of Japan!