Heading back to Kyoto, spending a few days at the new Four Seasons, Kyoto. We want to thank the wonderful staff, and if you stay here, be sure to find the Manager, Alex Porteous and say hello for us.
Besides the beautiful rooms, the flower arrangements and art throughout the public areas of the hotal
Incredable pool and spa
Tea House
While in this Western part of Kyoto, we walked forever including passing through the Sagano Bamboo Forest, Arashiyama, Kyoto.
It was a drizzly day which made it even more beautiful. we also walked through a number of shrines in the area.
Here we are on the amazing Shinkansen (Japanese bullet train) heading to Kyoto. This train goes about 200 mph…..
Below is a picture of Mt Fuji, a highlight on the trip from Tokyo to Kyoto, the ride is a little over 2 hours.
These are beautiful Bento Boxes we had for lunch.
Eating in Tokyo: Are you Hungry?
One of our favorite meals, and there have been many, surprised we found Jean-Georges Tokyo. Of course we have been big fans, from NYC and Kauai, Hawaii. In Roppongi Hills. Chef de Cuisine Fumo Yonezawa is awesome, I want to say thank you to him for Steven's Birthday desert.
Beautiful Crusted Asparagus
Carmelized Scallop & Cauliflower, Caper-Raisin Emulsion
Garlic Soup w/ Thyme and Sauteed Shrimp
Snow Crab Dumplings w/Celeriac and Yuzu Tea
Parmesan Crusted Chicken w/ Lemon Basil Butter
Seared Wagyu Beef w/ Glazed Carrots, Miso Mustard Sauce.
