My Lunch at Unagi Hitsumabushi Sumiyagura Kyōto Shijō Kawaramachi
I found Sumiyagura right in Shijō Kawaramachi. Hitsumabushi is the way of eating unagi where you split the bowl into parts and eat each differently, … Read more
Kyoto
This category will group all articles related to trip and travel in Kyoto.
My First Time at Kyoto's Silver Pavilion: Ginkaku-ji
In my recent Kyoto trip I managed to visit Ginkaku-ji for the first time and boy was it an experience. As you probably know (especially … Read more
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama Kyoto: I Hiked Up and Fed Wild Monkeys at the Top
A trip to the Saga Arashiyama scenic district in Kyoto is definitely not complete without a hike up Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama. Now there are … Read more
Nanzen-ji Temple Kyoto: I Walked Under the Suirokaku Water Bridge
While it might be overshadowed by sites like Kinkaku-ji Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Kiyomizu-dera (just to name a few), Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto is … Read more
Hozugawa River Boat Ride Kyoto: Cliffs, Currents and Countryside Scenery From Start to Finish
I was so enamored by the Hozugawa River when I rode the Sagano Romantic Train that I actually found myself back at Kameoka to experience … Read more
Heian Jingu Grand Torii Kyoto: Was It Worth the Visit? My Personal Take
In my opinion, the Heian Jingu Shrine and its Grand Torii is perhaps one of the most underrated landmarks in Kyoto. It is well maintained … Read more
Eating at Funaya Shokudo in Ine, Kyoto Japan
Ine is a tiny fishing city in the north of Kyoto Prefecture, and it took a bit of time to visit it, but I always … Read more
Hōrin-ji Temple Arashiyama Kyoto: Old Moss Stones, Quiet Halls and a Pagoda
It’s not as popular as the other temples and shrines I’ve visited in Kyoto but I think Horin-ji Temple is probably the most charming. Found … Read more
My Best Memories of Togetsukyō Bridge and Arashiyama Park in Kyoto
There were plenty of memorable places in Kyoto that I had the chance to visit and Togetsukyo Bridge and Arashiyama Park (the Nakanoshima Area to … Read more
I Walked Along the Kamo River and Found Peace in Kyoto
Though it’s not as scenic as the Hozugawa River, the Kamo River (which is also) in Kyoto is much more accessible and quite possibly one … Read more
My Day at Kyoto Aquarium with Giant Salamanders, Penguins, Jellyfish, and Dolphins
Kyoto Aquarium was probably one of the most surprising locations I visited during my recent Kyoto Trip. You’d think Kyoto only has traditional Japanese culture … Read more