Mt. Hiei is easily my favorite hiking trail in Kyoto, not just for the challenging route, but also the perfect picnic spot at the summit!
Food / Halal / Kyoto / Shopping
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The best supermarket chains to stock up on groceries in Japan
Whether you’re here on holiday or on a long-term basis, it’s worth exploring Japan’s supermarket chains for delicious foods at low prices!
Kameoka / Kyoto / Park
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Kameoka’s Asobi No Oka is the most scenic playground in Kyoto!
Taking the kids to a playground (or dare I say yourself to a playground) doesn’t have to feel like a chore with Kameoka’s scenic Asobi No Oka!
Kyoto / Mountain / Park
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Top 5 most scenic picnic spots in Kyoto
Kyoto is easily Japan’s most scenic prefecture featuring stunning nature-city hybrid views. Here are Kyoto’s 5 most scenic picnic spots!
Food / Kyoto
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Trying Kyoto’s Zenkashoin confectionery’s “Phantom Moon” waffles
Zenkashoin is a brand of authentic and hybrid Japanese-Western confectionery treats located near Kyoto’s iconic Nijo Castle.
Cafe / Food / Kyoto
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Olive oil ice cream? Trying this local delicacy in Amanohashidate
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!
Kyoto / Tours
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Getting Attacked by Eagles on the Amanohashidate Boat Cruise!
It was a moment I will remember forever – my heart-thumping encounter with an eagle soaring over Amanohashidate’s Miyazu Bay.
Kyoto / Tours / Travel
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Amanohashidate is one of the Three Scenic Views of Japan
Amanohashidate is one of the “Nihon Sankei” or the Three Scenic Views of Japan, located in the Miyazu Bay of Kyoto’s west coastline.
Food / Kyoto / Shinkansen / Travel
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These gourmet ekiben will make your bullet train trip luxurious!
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!
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants
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Moon & Back Ramen Bar offers flame-torched Wagyu ramen!
In the humble backstreets of Kyoto’s Shijo street, Moon & Back Ramen Bar is serving up delicious flame-torched Wagyu beef amen!
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants
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The best protein feeds from Uber Eats Japan! (Kyoto edition)
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 […]
Hiking / Kyoto / Mountain / Winter
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Mt. Hiei Hike (winter revisit) – climbing the snowy slopes of Hieizan!
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!