A Special Dinner at Kanizo - Osaka's Famous Crab Restaurant in Umeda

A Special Dinner at Kanizo – Osaka's Famous Crab Restaurant in Umeda

I wanted to try Kanizo, because a friend always said to me, that its crab is the best deal.Finding the right entrance in Umeda took … Read more

Sitting Down for Yakiniku at Kiyomizu Hall, Osaka

Sitting Down for Yakiniku at Kiyomizu Hall, Osaka

I walked a bit around Osaka and just wanted something grilled to eat. The place Kiyomizu Hall seemed a good idea for the evening, I … Read more

My First Time at Kyoto's Silver Pavilion: Ginkaku-ji

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

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

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

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

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

I Waited 30 Minutes for ICHIRAN Ramen Shinsaibashi, Worth it!

I Waited 30 Minutes for ICHIRAN Ramen Shinsaibashi, Worth it!

I always wanted to try ICHIRAN Ramen, and when I saw the big round sign in front of the store in Shinsaibashi, I knew that … Read more

Eating at Funaya Shokudo in Ine, Kyoto Japan

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

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

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