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Uber Eats in Japan – easy to use, incredible variety, and low costs!
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Uber Eats in Japan – easy to use, incredible variety, and low costs!

Posted on: September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

Uber Eats is really something else in Japan, offering a Japanese-dominant food menu with amazing variety and affordable prices!

Gion is the geisha district of Kyoto featuring authentic nightlife vibes
Food / Gion / Kyoto / Restaurants

Gion is the geisha district of Kyoto featuring authentic nightlife vibes

Posted on: September 5, 2023September 5, 2023

Known for its ambient lanterns lined up along the street and geisha-themed decorations, Gion is a must-visit for embracing Japanese culture.

Mukaijima is Kyoto’s underrated countryside town
Kyoto / Mountain / Travel

Mukaijima is Kyoto’s underrated countryside town

Posted on: September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

About 10 kilometers out from Kyoto station is a town called Mukaijima. Nestled between thick natural forests and mountains, it’s a must-see!

Wearing a kimono in Japan – preparing your perfect travel photos
Fashion / Fushimi Inari-Taisha / Kimono / Kyoto / Mount Fuji / Travel

Wearing a kimono in Japan – preparing your perfect travel photos

Posted on: September 3, 2023September 3, 2023

Many of us have fantasized about wearing a kimono in Japan, but how should you go about it? Here are a few ways to get involved with kimonos!

Buying a bicycle in Japan – reviewing Kon’s Cycle in Uji, Kyoto
Cycling / Kyoto / Sports and Fitness / Uji

Buying a bicycle in Japan – reviewing Kon’s Cycle in Uji, Kyoto

Posted on: August 28, 2023March 6, 2024

Kon’s Cycle is your one-stop shop for all your bicycle needs in Japan! Here’s how my experience at the Uji branch in Kyoto went down.

Heian Shrine offers scenic views of Kyoto that aren’t talked about!
Architecture / Kyoto / Shrine

Heian Shrine offers scenic views of Kyoto that aren’t talked about!

Posted on: August 19, 2023August 19, 2023

You probably won’t see this on your standard Kyoto itinerary, but the spectacular landscapes of Heian Shrine are not too far from the action!

At 1400 years old, Yasaka Pagoda is still Kyoto’s most iconic tower
Kyoto / Temple

At 1400 years old, Yasaka Pagoda is still Kyoto’s most iconic tower

Posted on: July 27, 2023July 27, 2023

You’ve probably seen this tower in every Japan tourism ad, the infamous Yasaka Pagoda. Standing tall at 46 meters, it is the pride of Kyoto.

Nanzenji Temple is one of Kyoto’s most underrated destinations
Architecture / Culture / Kyoto / Temple

Nanzenji Temple is one of Kyoto’s most underrated destinations

Posted on: May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

It’s not the temple you often see in travel magazines, but Nanzenji Temple is so much more than a building, it’s a haven of pure beauty.

Visiting a traditional Japanese-style Starbucks in Kyoto’s Ninenzaka
Culture / Kyoto / Starbucks

Visiting a traditional Japanese-style Starbucks in Kyoto’s Ninenzaka

Posted on: May 30, 2023July 27, 2023

Japan puts its own spin on everything, and this traditional Japanese-style Starbucks is the perfect example!

Journey to Yawata – cycling along Kyoto’s Kamo River
Cycling / Kyoto

Journey to Yawata – cycling along Kyoto’s Kamo River

Posted on: May 24, 2023November 5, 2023

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
Accommodation / Kyoto

Kyoto Hana Hostel – Japan’s best foreigner-friendly accommodation

Posted on: May 20, 2023May 20, 2023

English-speaking staff, comfortable, convenient, and an unbeatable location at an equally unbeatable price, Kyoto Hana Hostel has it all!

Fushimi Inari-Taisha: 5 Reasons to Visit at Night
Fushimi Inari-Taisha / Kyoto

Fushimi Inari-Taisha: 5 Reasons to Visit at Night

Posted on: May 12, 2023February 26, 2024

What if I told you there was a better way to see Kyoto’s most popular shrine? Here are 5 reasons to visit Fushimi Inari-Taisha at night time.

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