Japan puts its own spin on everything, and this traditional Japanese-style Starbucks is the perfect example!
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Journey to Yawata – cycling along Kyoto’s Kamo River
They say it’s the journey, not the destination that matters. Having no particular interest in Yawata, I embarked on this cycle across Kyoto.
Kyoto Hana Hostel – Japan’s best foreigner-friendly accommodation
English-speaking staff, comfortable, convenient, and an unbeatable location at an equally unbeatable price, Kyoto Hana Hostel has it all!
The Philosopher’s Path is Kyoto’s walking route for deep reflection
The Philosopher’s Path is a serene walking route that connects Nanzenji temple to the Silver Pavilion, known for its meditative atmosphere.
The underrated beauty and practicality of Kyoto’s Kamo River
People come to Kyoto for shrines and temples, but if you’ve lived here long enough, it’s sights like the Kamo River that stay by your side.
A day in Arashiyama – Kyoto’s “Place of Scenic Beauty”
Known for its eclipsing bamboo groves and stunning mountainous forests, Arashiyama is one of the coolest districts to visit in Kyoto, Japan!
Top 5 most picturesque views in Kyoto
Kyoto is one of the most naturally aesthetic cities I’ve ever been to. Here are 5 of my favorite views in Japan’s former capital!
Kiyomizu-dera offers the most stunning views of Kyoto
Easily the most aesthetic views I’ve seen in Japan, if not in my life, was at the picturesque temple of Kiyomizu-dera in the heart of Kyoto.
5 reasons you should visit Kyoto’s international manga museum
Kyoto’s international manga museum provokes a deeper appreciation for Japanese comics and animation through its insightful artifacts.
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka: What’s the difference?
For first-timers in Japan, a common question that comes to mind is which city should one spend more time in – Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka?
Kurama to Kibune – a scenic hike where nature meets culture
In the deep forests of Kyoto’s northern mountains, two villages form the start and end points of a scenic journey – the Kurama to Kibune hike.
A tale of two rivers – the beautiful Yamashina-Uji intersection
Representing two distinct wards of Kyoto prefecture, the Yamashina River and Uji River intersect at this beautiful location near Mukaijima.