Kinkaku-ji or Ginkaku-ji, the Golden and Silver Pavilions Compared
During my visit to Kyoto, I was lucky enough to see both Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji. And while it might sound silly to say that one … Read more
Kyoto
This category will group all articles related to trip and travel in Kyoto.
Day Trips From Osaka I Actually Took
But let’s be honest: some of my favorite days here were when I escaped the city for several hours. My go-to? My go-to was Nara, … Read more
Where to Stay in Kyoto, Three Hotels I Tried
Last year I spent a fair bit of time in Kyoto. On multiple trips, I tried out three hotels, each with a different feel that … Read more
Is the Haruka Express Green Car Worth It Over Ordinary?
Green Car upgrade on the Haruka Express, Is it worth the money? How many times have I taken the Haruka Express train from Kyoto to … Read more
How I Did Kyoto to Nara as a Day Trip
There are certain day trips that I nearly convince myself not to do: Nara for me was one of them. I had heard about nothing … Read more
Three Day Trips From Kyoto I Actually Took (Nara, Amanohashidate, Ine Bay)
I actualy took these three day trips from Kyoto (Nara, Amanohashidate, and Ine Bay). However, Kyoto is a fantastic place to use as a base … Read more
The Kyoto Temples I Visited in Winter
Kyoto in winter is perhaps one of the best times to visit. The air was crisp, and the crowds were thinner then I anticipated. There’s … Read more
Walking Through Gion Kyoto and Its Temples
Kyoto is exactly the type of city where you want to spend time wandering slowly, and that’s what I did for several days, strolling through … Read more
How I Did Arashiyama in One Day (Bamboo Forest, Monkey Park and River Boat)
In my one day there I got to tick the three big items off my list. I visited the bamboo grove that everyone takes pictures … Read more
Osaka vs Kyoto and Which One I’d Pick If I Had to Choose
Ask me which is better: Kyoto or Osaka? It’s not as easy a question as you might think. After all, I’ve been back and forth … Read more
Where to Eat Unagi in Japan, After Trying It in Four Cities
In my quest to eat my way around Japan last year, I unintentionally became one of those people who gets unagi wherever they visit. It … Read more