The guide nails it with Cafe Katerina, but if you want the real local scene, skip the fancy spots on a Sunday and head to the palengke early. That's where you'll find the best suman, still warm from t...

This is a really solid list, I've done most of these. For the Mount Qinglong hike, a tip I'd add is to bring a flashlight if you go for sunrise, the last stretch of the trail is under tree cover and i...

The guide is spot on about the old town, but if you're there on a Wednesday for the free museum, make sure to check out the small courtyard garden out back. Most people walk right past it, but it's a...

This is a solid itinerary, you've covered the main highlights well. One thing I'd add is that the Mont des Arts gardens have a great view of the city skyline, especially in the late afternoon when the...

Solid list, covers the bases well. For Pontocho, if you don't want to drop 5,000-8,000 yen on kaiseki, there's a tiny okonomiyaki place called Anzu about halfway down the alley. It's counter seating o...