Preserving the natural environment has always been a strong suit of the Japanese; that’s why the Otowa River Erosion Control Dam was built.
Mt. Otowa summit offers unique views of Kyoto & Shiga prefecture
Located between Kyoto’s iconic Kiyomizu-dera temple and Shiga’s beautiful Lake Biwa, Mt. Otowa offers breathtaking scenery at the summit!
Kyoto Station’s rooftop garden offers immaculate cityscape views
Kyoto Station may be a busy transit point for most travelers, but few know its true beauty lies in its rooftop gardens and scenic city views.
Exploring Maruyama Park – Kyoto’s oldest and “greenest” park!
A hidden gem that only reveals itself to those who explore beyond the famous Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park offers zen and beauty unmatched.
Romon Falls is a serene waterfall site along the Mt. Daimonji hike
Despite its name, the Romon Falls have nothing to do with Rome, but rather is the name of a beautiful waterfall site in the forests of Kyoto.
This Kyoto temple nestled in the forest will take you to another time
Called the Zuiko-in Temple, this mesmerizing landmark is better known as the temple nestled in the forests of Mt. Daimonji.
Why Kyoto’s Silver Pavilion is superior to the Golden Pavilion
Kyoto’s Silver Pavilion (Ginkaku-ji) is often outshone by its Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) counterpart, but here’s why that’s simply not true.
Hiking through Mt. Daimonji offers mesmerizing scenery of Kyoto
If you’ve ever wanted to run through thick forests and mountains like in the Lord of the Rings, then Mt. Daimonji is the hike for you!
APA Hotel is the ideal choice for a memorable stay in Gion, Kyoto
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
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
Known as Japan’s geisha district, Gion is home to many of Kyoto’s traditional arts and culture, including the iconic Yasaka Shrine.