Kyoto had so many good gluten-free options that we ended up trying more places than we’d planned. Here’s an honest review of every gluten-free place our family ate, from fully gluten-free okonomiyaki and crepes to gluten-free ramen and soufflé pancakes, plus the hidden gluten to watch for.

We spent 3 nights each in Kyoto and Osaka on our 14-day Japan trip. Here's our honest, category-by-category breakdown - vibe, cost, food, crowds, and more - to help you decide which city (or both) is right for your family.

Trying to decide where to stay in Kyoto with kids? Here’s our honest breakdown of the four best areas (Kawaramachi, Gion, Kyoto Station, and Arashiyama), family-friendly hotel picks in each, and where we actually stayed.

Kyoto has a real mix of moments that click with a 5-year-old and a few that don't - the Monkey Park was a highlight, the Bamboo Grove less so. Here's our honest take.

Kyoto was one of the most affordable stops on our whole trip - here's exactly what we spent on the hotel, food, and experiences, real numbers included.