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Top 5 most scenic picnic spots in Kyoto
Kyoto / Mountain / Park

Top 5 most scenic picnic spots in Kyoto

Posted on: June 27, 2025August 1, 2025

Kyoto is easily Japan’s most scenic prefecture featuring stunning nature-city hybrid views. Here are Kyoto’s 5 most scenic picnic spots!

Trying Kyoto’s Zenkashoin confectionery’s “Phantom Moon” waffles
Food / Kyoto

Trying Kyoto’s Zenkashoin confectionery’s “Phantom Moon” waffles

Posted on: June 24, 2025August 1, 2025

Zenkashoin is a brand of authentic and hybrid Japanese-Western confectionery treats located near Kyoto’s iconic Nijo Castle.

Olive oil ice cream? Trying this local delicacy in Amanohashidate
Cafe / Food / Kyoto

Olive oil ice cream? Trying this local delicacy in Amanohashidate

Posted on: June 22, 2025August 1, 2025

At the docks of Miyazu Bay is a cafe that’s taking visitors of Amanohashidate by storm, offering its iconic olive oil ice cream cones!

Getting Attacked by Eagles on the Amanohashidate Boat Cruise!
Kyoto / Tours

Getting Attacked by Eagles on the Amanohashidate Boat Cruise!

Posted on: June 19, 2025August 1, 2025

It was a moment I will remember forever – my heart-thumping encounter with an eagle soaring over Amanohashidate’s Miyazu Bay.

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, 2025August 1, 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, 2025August 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, 2025August 1, 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, 2025August 1, 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, 2025August 1, 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, 2025August 1, 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, 2025August 1, 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, 2025August 1, 2025

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

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