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Autumn in Kyoto 2023 – the best places to see autumn leaves
Autumn / Kyoto

Autumn in Kyoto 2023 – the best places to see autumn leaves

Posted on: November 5, 2023November 5, 2023

Arguably Japan’s most scenic prefecture of natural beauty, Kyoto offers some of the best viewing spots for crisp red and gold autumn leaves.

Hiking up Kyoto’s Mt. Kisen offers a spiritual getaway
Kyoto / Mountain / Sports and Fitness

Hiking up Kyoto’s Mt. Kisen offers a spiritual getaway

Posted on: October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

Mt. Kisen, otherwise known as “Kisenyama” by the Japanese, is a beautiful mountain forest that takes its hikers on a journey like no other.

Life in Japan – a glance at the best prefectures to live in
Kitakyushu / Kyoto / Real Estate / Thoughts

Life in Japan – a glance at the best prefectures to live in

Posted on: October 20, 2023October 20, 2023

Deciding on where to live as opposed to visiting requires a different approach. Here are the best prefectures to live in Japan.

Taking photos in Japan at night (a top 5 list)
Asakusa / Fushimi Inari-Taisha / Ginzan / Kyoto / Osaka / Sapporo / Tokyo

Taking photos in Japan at night (a top 5 list)

Posted on: October 16, 2023October 20, 2023

Japan is home to some of the most aesthetic photo spots in the world! Here are 5 of the best night spots in Japan for taking photos:

Buying an old house in Japan – 5 things to consider before you do it
Accommodation / Kyoto / Real Estate

Buying an old house in Japan – 5 things to consider before you do it

Posted on: October 14, 2023October 14, 2023

Buying an old house in Japan can be a great way to secure a property at a much lower price, so long as you keep these considerations in mind.

Gyomu Super is Kyoto’s best Muslim-friendly supermarket chain
Food / Shopping

Gyomu Super is Kyoto’s best Muslim-friendly supermarket chain

Posted on: October 10, 2023October 10, 2023

Located in the heart of Kyoto in the Fushimi ward is Gyomu Supermarket. Here, you can find local and international goods including halal.

Miyako is Kyoto’s favorite Japanese noodle soup shop
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Miyako is Kyoto’s favorite Japanese noodle soup shop

Posted on: October 8, 2023October 8, 2023

If you’ve been in Japan long enough, then you know the quality of a 24-hour restaurant just isn’t the same as an authentic place like Miyako.

Kyogoku Kaneyo is serving up the best unagi eel in Japan!
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Kyogoku Kaneyo is serving up the best unagi eel in Japan!

Posted on: September 29, 2023April 24, 2025

In the heart of Kyoto lies a vintage Japanese restaurant called Kyogoku Kaneyo, and you best believe their grilled eel is the best in town!

Top 5 most naturally beautiful areas in the Kyoto prefecture
Kyoto / Mountain / Travel / Uji

Top 5 most naturally beautiful areas in the Kyoto prefecture

Posted on: September 26, 2023September 26, 2023

The Kyoto prefecture is considered Japan’s place of natural scenic beauty. Here are my top 5 locations of natural beauty in Kyoto!

Wandering around Nijo Castle at night – a great way to unwind
Architecture / Castle / Culture / Kyoto

Wandering around Nijo Castle at night – a great way to unwind

Posted on: September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

Nijo Castle is one of Kyoto’s many displays of authentic Japanese architecture enriched with culture. Here’s what it looks like at night!

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, 2023September 21, 2023

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, 2023September 12, 2023

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!

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