It’s the land where the world’s most beloved matcha green tea flavors come from, and what better way to see Uji than atop Mt. Daikichi?
Exploring Enryaku-ji Temple – Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Site
Nestled in the mountainous ranges of Kyoto’s Hieizan (Mt. Hiei), Enryaku-ji Temple is one of the most significant sites in Japanese history.
Mt. Hiei (Hieizan) – A guide to hiking Kyoto’s most iconic mountain
For the ultimate experience of mind, body, and soul, hiking up Kyoto’s iconic Mt. Hiei allows you to appreciate Japan like never before!
Where can you find the best matcha green tea ice cream in Kyoto?
Uji (Kyoto) is the matcha green tea capital of the world, and having lived here for a year now, these are my top 5 matcha ice cream spots!
Japan’s best Doutor branch? Mukaijima’s hidden gem for coffee
Doutor is one of Japan’s iconic coffee shop chains with thousands of stores nationwide. However, this Mukaijima branch will blow your mind!
Kyoto Katsugyu is the home of Japan’s iconic gyukatsu (beef cutlet)
Home to the iconic delicacy known as gyukatsu, Kyoto Katsugyu is a beef cutlet franchise that features crispy breaded and fried wagyu beef!
Riding Japan’s overnight bus from Kyoto to Tokyo
With iconic top-speed bullet trains to get you across the country, it’s common for visitors to overlook Japan’s much cheaper overnight bus.
Exploring Ninenzaka’s finger food stores (top 5 recommendations)
Kyoto is a cultural hotspot for visitors in Japan. With amazing sights and delicious delicacies, here are my top 5 food stores in Ninenzaka!
What’s it like at a REAL Japanese tea ceremony?
Despite living in Japan for a year, I never understood what a tea ceremony was. That all changed when I went to Tea Ceremony Nagomi in Kyoto!
Arashiyama Monkey Park (Iwatayama) is Kyoto’s best hidden gem
Nestled in the forests of Mt. Arashiyama is a highly underrated attraction known as Iwatayama Monkey Park, a Kyoto classic!
Is it worth visiting the paid section of Kiyomizu-dera?
Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto’s most popular temples, but with most of it already free for the public, is it worth entering the paid section?
Momoyama Tenmangu Shrine promotes spirituality and learning
Located in proximity to a number of schools in the area, Momoyama Tenmangu Shrine is a place where residents pray for educational success.