{"product_id":"kyoto-machiya-restaurant-guide-affordable-dining-in-traditional-townhouse-spaces-9781611720013","title":"Kyoto Machiya Restaurant Guide: Affordable Dining in Traditional Townhouse Spaces","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnjoy delicious Japanese food in some of Kyoto's most tucked-away and spectacular townhouses.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMachiya, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoying 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJudith 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 \u003ci\u003eExploring Kyoto: On Foot in the Ancient Capital.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBen Simmons grew up in Columbus, Georgia, and completed a Masters program in Fine Arts at the University of Florida. Simmons is a longtime resident of Japan, and a correspondent for SIPA Press, a leading agency headquartered in Paris. His photographs appear worldwide in numerous books and magazines, and have been exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum, the National Museum of Taiwan, and the United Nations. His work is in the collections of the Library of Congress and the King of Thailand. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Stone Bridge Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50359954669842,"sku":"9781611720013","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_85a5be67-0bfb-4cb9-bb5c-0f0e8163d44b.jpg?v=1728359206","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/kyoto-machiya-restaurant-guide-affordable-dining-in-traditional-townhouse-spaces-9781611720013","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}