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Byodoin Omotesando – Kyoto’s very own matcha green tea street!
Cafe / Drinks / Food / Restaurants / Uji

Byodoin Omotesando – Kyoto’s very own matcha green tea street!

Posted on: September 21, 2023July 29, 2025

Around the corner from Uji station by the famous Uji River across the Uji Bridge (I said Uji too much) is Kyoto’s dedicated green tea street!

Cycling along the Uji River is a breathtaking way to see Kyoto!
Cycling / Kyoto / Sports and Fitness / Uji

Cycling along the Uji River is a breathtaking way to see Kyoto!

Posted on: September 12, 2023July 29, 2025

The Uji River is a massive body of water that stretches from Kyoto all the way through to Osaka, offering breathtaking scenery along the way!

Working in Japan – a day as a part-time hotel cleaner in Kyoto
Kyoto / Working Holiday Visa

Working in Japan – a day as a part-time hotel cleaner in Kyoto

Posted on: September 8, 2023July 29, 2025

Working in Japan at Kyoto’s HOTEL LiVEMAX has its ups and downs, but one thing’s for sure, it’s a great way to earn a little extra yen!

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, 2023July 29, 2025

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, 2023July 29, 2025

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, 2023July 29, 2025

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, 2023July 29, 2025

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, 2023July 29, 2025

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, 2023July 29, 2025

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 29, 2025

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, 2023July 29, 2025

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 29, 2025

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

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