taxi

Recently we spotted this taxi in Kyoto waiting for the bride and groom to be whisked off to their wedding ceremony.

On the front of the taxi there was a fan and the kanji (chinese characters) for kotobuki (celebration).

Inside the taxi, there were also artificial flowers on the rear deck near the back window.

The back left wheel was covered with a white cloth, I didn't know why, but think that maybe it was so that the bride's kimono/dress wouldn't get dirty getting in and out of the car.

Too bad we didn't get a glimpse of the soon to be newlyweds, but I'm glad we got to see this unique taxi.

kyoto gourmet taxi

Do you have a bucket list? I don't really but if I did, I would definitely put this on it.

A former French chef has turned his love for eating and trying new places into a business.

The Kyoto Gourmet Taxi was recently featured on a news program. The driver takes you around Kyoto to places that he thinks you would enjoy eating at or places that you want to check out.

One day, I hope to try one of his tours.

p.s. yesterday, there were lots of people rescued in the Kanto (East Japan) area due to the flooding and landslides. It was amazing to watch but also scary. Many people lost their homes as well as cars. Japan has so many rivers that you just never know what will happen when THAT much rain falls. Feeling thankful that we weren't affected by this typhoon and I hope those that were affected will be able to re-build quickly.