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
Kyoto
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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