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
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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
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
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
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
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
I Walked Along the Kamo River and Found Peace in Kyoto
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
My Day at Kyoto Aquarium with Giant Salamanders, Penguins, Jellyfish, and Dolphins
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 Took the Sagano Romantic Train to the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Kyoto and Loved It
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
I Finally Saw the Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama in Kyoto
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