Japan

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

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

I think a visit to Kyoto isn't complete without checking out Arashiyama and its myriad of temples and gardens. Personally, I ended up enjoying the … Read more

A visit to Kyoto isn’t complete without dropping by the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. I’d been meaning to visit here for the longest time and I … Read more

After spending some time there, I think that a visit to Tenryu-ji Temple and Garden in Arashiyama is an experience worth having when you’re in … Read more

I’ve seen and been to plenty of unique areas in Japan but I was still quite surprised when I visited Ine no Funaya in Kyoto … Read more

If Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari Taisha are too crowded for you then you're definitely going to love Yasaka Shrine. While it's decidedly not as much … Read more

Chion-in Temple is quite possibly one of the most underrated cultural and religious landmarks in Kyoto. I managed to visit this Buddhist temple recently (December … Read more

Much like Yasaka Shrine that’s adjacent to it, I think Maruyama Park is a low-key yet really nice travel destination in Kyoto. I had the … Read more

Of the numerous shrines and temples in Kyoto, I think Kiyomizu-dera is quite arguably the most scenic. Situated on top of a hillside, this Buddhist … Read more

Fushimi Inari Taisha needs no introduction. It’s probably THE most iconic tourist destination in Kyoto and for good reason. When I visited I was blown … Read more