Journey to Outskirts Area of Kyoto

After saying sayonara (goodbye in Japanese) to Citadines Karasuma Gojo Hotel, we hopped on the rental car and off we go to the outskirts of Kyoto.

Fresher air with blue sky.

So simple and serene.

We stopped by at FamilyMart to replenish on our snacks.

納豆手巻寿司 Natto Rolled Sushi 126yen(RM5)

Natto is Japanese traditional food of fermented beans. Typically eaten with rice, it is one of the Japanese popular food for breakfast. Though claimed to be rich source of protein, some may not prefer natto because of its acquired taste and sticky paste that resemble spider web once pulled apart. 

赤飯 Sekihan 130yen(RM5.20)

 Literally translated as Red Rice for auspicious occasions, Sekihan is usually consumed during celebration. Glutinous rice, azuki beans (red beans) and black sesame are its main ingredients.

明太子おにぎり Mentaiko Onigiri 130yen(RM5.20)

Mentaiko is the marinated roe of pollock and being one of the common ingredients in Japanese cuisine, it is commonly eaten with onigiri, which is Japanese rice in in the form of triangle and being wrapped around with seaweed.

カシュー＆アーモンド Cashew & Almond 150yen(RM6)

Häagen-Dazs 紫いも Purple Sweet Potato Flavor 284yen(RM11.40)

That's all for my short post today. 

For those of us who worked hard throughout the year, it's time to rest.

Happy Labour Day!