What Christmas in Japan Looks Like in Kobe and Kyoto
There’s something really interesting about Christmas in Japan; it’s festive and totally low-key at the same time. I had a couple of days to explore … Read more
Kyoto
This category will group all articles related to trip and travel in Kyoto.
What Kyoto in Winter Is Actually Like
You know what people say? They say Kyoto is wonderful in autumn, when fire-colored maple leaves fill city and gates of all the temples are … Read more
Gyukatsu: Motomura vs Kyoto Katsugyu
My trip to Japan included trying gyukatsu twice and frankly, I couldn’t decide which one was best. In Kyoto, there was the classic version of … Read more
Fushimi Inari Day vs Night: I Walked the Torii Gates at Both and Here’s Which I’d Pick
As for Fushimi Inari? A bit obsessive on my part… I walked the torii gates not just once but twice in a single day (once … Read more
From Steam to Shinkansen – A Morning at the Kyoto Railway Museum
The Kyoto Railway Museum has to be one of the city’s most underrated landmarks. Often overshadowed by Kyoto’s historic temples and shrines, the museum is … Read more
Kyoto Tower at Night – Christmas Lights and City Views from Above
If you plan to go to Kyoto Tower then I implore you to visit at night. Quite possibly the most prominent building in the city’s … Read more
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
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