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Kyoto’s Maruyama Park is blooming with breathtaking sakura!
Cherry Blossom / Gion / Kyoto / Sakura / Spring

Kyoto’s Maruyama Park is blooming with breathtaking sakura!

Posted on: April 6, 2025April 6, 2025

Cherry blossom season is in full flight in Japan’s ancient capital Kyoto, and what better way to see the sakura than Maruyama Park in Gion?

Exploring the autumn paradise of Kyoto’s most beautiful park
Autumn / Gion / Kyoto / Park

Exploring the autumn paradise of Kyoto’s most beautiful park

Posted on: December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

Maruyama Park is a paradise of colorful autumn trees native to Japan. Here, you can enjoy the incredible aesthetics of scarlet Momiji leaves.

SOWAKA offers a tranquil escape in the heart of Kyoto
Accommodation / Culture / Gion / Kyoto / Travel

SOWAKA offers a tranquil escape in the heart of Kyoto

Posted on: October 9, 2024October 24, 2024

SOWAKA is more than just a hotel, it’s an experience that takes the soul on a journey to peace, tranquility, and an understanding of the self.

Exploring Maruyama Park – Kyoto’s oldest and “greenest” park!
Gion / Kyoto / Park

Exploring Maruyama Park – Kyoto’s oldest and “greenest” park!

Posted on: July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

A hidden gem that only reveals itself to those who explore beyond the famous Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park offers zen and beauty unmatched.

Gion Matsuri – Kyoto’s largest festival with a thousand-year history
Culture / Festivals / Gion / Kyoto / Summer / Travel

Gion Matsuri – Kyoto’s largest festival with a thousand-year history

Posted on: July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Since its first iteration in the year 869, Kyoto has celebrated its largest festival, Gion Matsuri, every summer for over a thousand years!

APA Hotel is the ideal choice for a memorable stay in Gion, Kyoto
Accommodation / Foreigner / Gion / Kyoto

APA Hotel is the ideal choice for a memorable stay in Gion, Kyoto

Posted on: June 10, 2024June 12, 2024

Wherever you are in Japan, there is an APA Hotel around the corner! Here’s what it’s like staying at APA Hotel in Kyoto’s geisha district.

JAM Hostel Kyoto offers a super affordable stay by the Kamo River
Accommodation / Gion / Kyoto

JAM Hostel Kyoto offers a super affordable stay by the Kamo River

Posted on: May 30, 2024May 30, 2024

Clean, affordable, and in prime position by the Kamo River, JAM Hostel Kyoto gave me one of the most memorable stays in Japan.

5 awesome reasons to visit the Yasaka Shrine in Gion
Gion / Kyoto / Shrine

5 awesome reasons to visit the Yasaka Shrine in Gion

Posted on: May 29, 2024May 29, 2024

Known as Japan’s geisha district, Gion is home to many of Kyoto’s traditional arts and culture, including the iconic Yasaka Shrine.

The best sakura treats to celebrate Japan’s cherry blossom season
7-Eleven / Cherry Blossom / Food / Gion / Sakura / Spring

The best sakura treats to celebrate Japan’s cherry blossom season

Posted on: April 10, 2024April 10, 2024

Seasonal snacks are one of my favorite things about Japan. During spring, the theme is sakura treats! Made using REAL cherry blossom recipes.

Gion is the geisha district of Kyoto featuring authentic nightlife vibes
Food / Gion / Kyoto / Restaurants

Gion is the geisha district of Kyoto featuring authentic nightlife vibes

Posted on: September 5, 2023September 5, 2023

Known for its ambient lanterns lined up along the street and geisha-themed decorations, Gion is a must-visit for embracing Japanese culture.

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