Walked Around Nijo Castle and Garden in Kyoto

Walked Around Nijo Castle and Garden in Kyoto (Daytime)

Nijo Castle and the gardens surrounding it was one of the more memorable landmarks that I visited in my recent Kyoto trip. If you’re tired … Read more

Chionji Temple, Me, and My Umbrella

Chionji Temple, Me, and My Umbrella

With the Amanohashidate just nearby, it's kind of understandable how most people overlook Chionji Temple. You'll need to remember though that being overlooked (at least … Read more

I Visited Amanohashidate on a Rainy Day

I Visited Amanohashidate on a Rainy Day

Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park is definitely a must-visit if you happen to be in Miyazu. If you want to see the entirety of the Amanohashidate sandbar … Read more

Rainy Day Walk: Kaisen Bridge and Amanohashidate Beach

Rainy Day Walk: Kaisen Bridge and Amanohashidate Beach

If you've read my write-up of Ine no Funaya then you probably remember me mentioning Amanohashidate. Well, I had the chance to visit Miyazu City … Read more

A Memory from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, Kyoto

A Memory from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, Kyoto

Higashi Hongan-ji is quite possibly the best looking Buddhist temple in Kyoto that you might have never heard of. While it is quite popular among … Read more

My Stay at Courtyard by Marriott Osaka Honmachi

My Stay at Courtyard by Marriott Osaka Honmachi

I stayed at the hotel Courtyard by Marriott Osaka Honmachi for two nights when I visited Osaka. The entrance is easy to find and seems … Read more

I Found Great Chinese Food at Kato Hanten Osaka

I Found Great Chinese Food at Kato Hanten Osaka

I always wanted to try Chinese Food at Kato Hanten, because my friend mentioned it to me before. I always forgot the exact restaurant name, … Read more

A Traditional Unagi Bowl at Chikuyotei - Grilled Eel Done Right

A Traditional Unagi Bowl at Chikuyotei – Grilled Eel Done Right

I really had a mind to visit Chikuyotei; always saw it on the Instagram. I stayed at Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu, and this restaurant is … Read more

A Slow Dotonbori Walk Past the Signs and Crowds in Osaka

A Slow Dotonbori Walk Past the Signs and Crowds in Osaka

The Glico Running Man sign is probably the thing I remember most from my whole walk through Dotonbori. Before coming to Osaka I saw it … Read more

A Walk to Kasuga Taisha - Deep in the Forest of Nara

A Walk to Kasuga Taisha – Deep in the Forest of Nara

The first impression that I have about Kasuga Taisha is the deer that simply walk around with the crowd right beside the torii gate. I … Read more

An Escape from Osaka - Skiing at Hakodateyama in Shiga (Less Snow Day)

An Escape from Osaka – Skiing at Hakodateyama in Shiga (Less Snow Day)

I went to Shiga from Osaka, especially for skiing at Hakodateyama, and I have to be honest, the snow state was not great during my … Read more