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Amanohashidate is one of the Three Scenic Views of Japan
Kyoto / Tours / Travel

Amanohashidate is one of the Three Scenic Views of Japan

Posted on: June 4, 2025June 4, 2025

Amanohashidate is one of the “Nihon Sankei” or the Three Scenic Views of Japan, located in the Miyazu Bay of Kyoto’s west coastline.

These gourmet ekiben will make your bullet train trip luxurious!
Food / Kyoto / Shinkansen / Travel

These gourmet ekiben will make your bullet train trip luxurious!

Posted on: May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

I’ve written about ekiben or “train station lunch packs” before, but had to do a piece on these luxurious gourmet ekiben from Kyoto Station!

Moon & Back Ramen Bar offers flame-torched Wagyu ramen!
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Moon & Back Ramen Bar offers flame-torched Wagyu ramen!

Posted on: April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

In the humble backstreets of Kyoto’s Shijo street, Moon & Back Ramen Bar is serving up delicious flame-torched Wagyu beef amen!

The best protein feeds from Uber Eats Japan! (Kyoto edition)
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

The best protein feeds from Uber Eats Japan! (Kyoto edition)

Posted on: April 27, 2025April 27, 2025

I talked about the struggles of getting your protein fix in Japan in a previous article, but Uber Eats has made it so much easier! Uber Eats in […]

Mt. Hiei Hike (winter revisit) – climbing the snowy slopes of Hieizan!
Hiking / Kyoto / Mountain / Winter

Mt. Hiei Hike (winter revisit) – climbing the snowy slopes of Hieizan!

Posted on: April 26, 2025April 26, 2025

Few hikes come close to the breathtaking beauty of Kyoto’s Mt. Hiei route, but when hiking in winter, be prepared for a whole new experience!

Exploring the vast menu of cafe SAGAN – Kyoto’s authentic eatery
Cafe / Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Exploring the vast menu of cafe SAGAN – Kyoto’s authentic eatery

Posted on: April 22, 2025April 22, 2025

Cafe SAGAN is more than a cute little coffee house in Kyoto, it’s a full on authentic Japanese eatery with a Western touch! Cafe SAGAN is a small […]

Bon appétit is Mukaijima’s stylish new cafe along Kyoto’s Uji River
Cafe / Food / Kyoto

Bon appétit is Mukaijima’s stylish new cafe along Kyoto’s Uji River

Posted on: April 21, 2025April 21, 2025

Just by the Yodogawa Bridge along Kyoto’s beautiful Uji River is this new hip café with a European flavor – Bon appétit!

Enjoying the Hanami festivities at Sewaritei – Kyoto’s sakura haven
Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Park / Sakura

Enjoying the Hanami festivities at Sewaritei – Kyoto’s sakura haven

Posted on: April 14, 2025April 14, 2025

An absolute province for cherry blossom indulgence, Sewaritei offers magnificent hanami sakura viewing by the Yodogawa River in Kyoto.

Hanami 2025 – the best places in Kyoto for cherry blossom viewing
Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Sakura / Spring

Hanami 2025 – the best places in Kyoto for cherry blossom viewing

Posted on: April 12, 2025April 12, 2025

Sakura season is upon us, and Japan is now enjoying the festivities of Hanami – a long-standing tradition of cherry blossom viewing!

The 10 Yen Pan – Japan’s edible coin-shaped baked cheese bread
Cherry Blossom / Food / Kyoto / Sakura

The 10 Yen Pan – Japan’s edible coin-shaped baked cheese bread

Posted on: April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

Japan’s take on Korea’s 10 won bread, the 10 yen pan is a big coin-shaped baked delight that has been popularized at festivals and events.

Green tea pizza? Trying matcha pizza at Itoh Kyuemon cafe
Cafe / Kyoto / Matcha Green Tea

Green tea pizza? Trying matcha pizza at Itoh Kyuemon cafe

Posted on: April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

Kyoto is the land of matcha green tea – matcha lattes and ice cream are just the tip of the iceberg, because now matcha pizza is on the menu!

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?

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