A short walk from Chushojima station, Fushimi Port Park is a scenic place in Kyoto where families and friends gather for outdoor fun!
Yodogawa Riverside Park’s Sewaritei is Kyoto’s best sakura spot
Bathed in the glory of endless cherry blossom trees, Sewaritei is a district of the Yodogawa Riverside Park with unbeatable sakura views.
Nigiri Chojiro offers high-end sushi at an affordable price
With stores all across the Kansai region, Nigiri Chojiro uses the freshest ingredients and the most skilled chefs to craft unbeatable sushi.
Fushimi Momoyama Castle is abundant with cherry blossom beauty
An important landmark of the Meiji Era, Fushimi Momoyama Castle is also home to beautiful cherry blossom trees that frame its great structure.
Exploring the Chushojima riverside – Fushimi’s hidden gem
The Chushojima riverside is easily one of Kyoto’s most underrated places of scenic beauty, offering stunning rivers, sakura, and shrines.
Kyoto Sakura 2024 – top 5 spots to find cherry blossoms
The cherry blossoms are blooming! If you’re in Japan now or plan to be in the next week, you MUST check out these 5 sakura spots in Kyoto!
Snow in Japan – the best places to enjoy its beauty
Winter in Japan is a truly charming season of the year, with plenty of unique experiences that come along with it, including pure white snow!
What it’s like visiting a mosque in Japan
I’ve talked about halal food and Muslim-friendly supermarkets before, but here’s what it’s like to visit an actual mosque in Kyoto, Japan!
Mt. Daikichi offers a stunning view of Uji – Japan’s green tea capital
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!