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Bon appétit is Mukaijima’s stylish new cafe along Kyoto’s Uji River
Cafe / Food / Kyoto

Bon appétit is Mukaijima’s stylish new cafe along Kyoto’s Uji River

Posted on: April 21, 2025April 21, 2025

Just by the Yodogawa Bridge along Kyoto’s beautiful Uji River is this new hip café with a European flavor – Bon appétit!

Mukaijima to Ogura – Exploring the wonders of Kyoto’s farmlands
Kyoto / Rural / Uji

Mukaijima to Ogura – Exploring the wonders of Kyoto’s farmlands

Posted on: January 19, 2025January 19, 2025

As you move away from central Kyoto and into the rural towns of Mukaijima and Ogura, the cities turn into farmlands as the noise evaporates.

The ever-changing colors of Kyoto’s outback farmlands
Autumn / Kyoto / Uji

The ever-changing colors of Kyoto’s outback farmlands

Posted on: January 12, 2025January 12, 2025

Kyoto is home to the most beautiful natural sceneries in Japan. A few kilometers out from the city center are vast seasonal farmlands.

For the best Indian food in Mukaijima, come try Bhagwati Taj Mahal
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

For the best Indian food in Mukaijima, come try Bhagwati Taj Mahal

Posted on: November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

A restaurant that delivers more than a good feed, Bhagwati Taj Mahal is rightfully named so as the experience will have you flying to India!

Exploring the mysterious beauty of Ujigawa Park
Kyoto / Park / Uji

Exploring the mysterious beauty of Ujigawa Park

Posted on: November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Ujigawa Park is a large piece of land that stretches far along the Uji River and is home to scenic mountain views and colorful farmlands.

A tale of two rivers – the beautiful Yamashina-Uji intersection
Kyoto / Uji / Yamashina

A tale of two rivers – the beautiful Yamashina-Uji intersection

Posted on: October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

Representing two distinct wards of Kyoto prefecture, the Yamashina River and Uji River intersect at this beautiful location near Mukaijima.

Exploring the Yodogawa Bridge – Mukaijima’s signature landmark
Architecture / Bridge / Kyoto / Uji

Exploring the Yodogawa Bridge – Mukaijima’s signature landmark

Posted on: May 24, 2024May 24, 2024

The small humble town of Mukaijima is home to the iconic Yodogawa Bridge crossing over Kyoto’s beautiful Uji River.

Japan’s best Doutor branch? Mukaijima’s hidden gem for coffee
Cafe / Drinks / Food / Kyoto

Japan’s best Doutor branch? Mukaijima’s hidden gem for coffee

Posted on: February 15, 2024February 15, 2024

Doutor is one of Japan’s iconic coffee shop chains with thousands of stores nationwide. However, this Mukaijima branch will blow your mind!

Top 5 most underrated towns in Japan
Kitakyushu / Osaka / Tokyo

Top 5 most underrated towns in Japan

Posted on: October 23, 2023October 23, 2023

Japan is full of hidden gems. Having stayed at many different prefectures, here are my top 5 most underrated towns you may not have heard of!

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!

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