Kyoto Confidential: 30 Unforgettable, Unique Kyoto Experiences The insider's Kyoto travel guide for travellers who want to experience the city like a local, not a tourist. Kyoto Confidential uncovers 30 unforgettable experiences unique to the city: the local spots, hidden bars and ancestral traditions most Kyoto guidebooks miss. Inside, you'll discover how to: Picnic on the riverbank at the city's loveliest spot, without competing with the local eagles Attend a tea ceremony inside a private local home Push open the door to a bar hidden inside a working temple Track down the egg sandwich locals queue up for Visit the public baths to take part in an ancestral local ritual Taste the aburi mochi behind a thousand-year-old rivalry Watch a wood warehouse transform into an izakaya after dark Each entry includes the full address, opening hours and contact details you need to find it. Written for travellers who want to experience Kyoto like a local, not a tourist, Kyoto Confidential trades famous landmarks for the addresses only insiders know.