This guy's history was wrong too, by the way: Tokyo used to be named Edo (江戸), and it was the administrative capital of the Tokugawa shogunate from about 1600 AD. The imperial capital, where the figurehead Emperor was more-or-less kept on ice, remained in Kyoto until the Meiji Rest...
Kyotois a popular destination from Tokyo, and there are many ways to make the trip. The bullet train (aka the Shinkansen) — our favorite way to travel — can get you there in under 2.5 hours; other budget options include cheap flights and highway buses. ...
All trains, whether they are Nozomi or the slower Hikari or Kodoma trains are of the same stock, so it is not like the faster Nozomi trains are more luxurious. For trips less than 3 hours, like the one from Tokyo to Kyoto or Osaka, you are better off with an ordinary car seat, co...
How I would say it with “where”:Other than Osaka, Kyoto is the place where I want to visit.How I would say it with “which”:Between Kyoto, Tokyo, or Osaka, Kyoto is the place which I want to visit. View more answers Q: What is the difference between Kyoto has many place ...
By Liane Grunberg Wakabayashi From New York City, the ink barely dry on a master’s degree in arts administration, I’d come to Tokyo to try my luck as an arts writer. My self-assigned beat became the top floor art galleries of Tokyo department stores, purveyors of some of the finest...
Whisky Huntingin Tokyo and Kyoto Last Callreflections on the hop clink these to jump back up here Bar High Five Considered among the top bars in the world, I found this Tokyo legend to be as intriguing as it was oppressive—and, for both those qualities,veryworth a visit. ...
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower poking out on the right The view from the South Observatory was impressive, and I especially enjoyed the chance to see the interesting shaped Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower from a unique perspective. Following the observatory, I made my way...
Ten to 12 days is the most popular trip length for Japan travelers interested in visiting both Tokyo and Kyoto, especially when also including Osaka and Hakone. If you're not interested in Osaka and Hakone, six to eight days is enough for your Tokyo and
Our 3-day Tokyo to Kyoto itinerary breaks down the ancient capital by area (northwest, east & south Kyoto) so you can easily see all of the
Welcome toKyoto Ryokan Gion Sano, a charming 3.5-star hotel located in the heart of Kyoto, Japan. Nestled just 0.2 kilometers away from the city center, this traditional ryokan offers an authentic Japanese experience combined with modern comforts. With its prime location and impeccable service,Kyo...