From exploring the new Nintendo Museum to taking a stunning train ride through the landscape, discover what to do in Kyoto and which hotels to rest your head at.
To the north, Central Kyoto (made up ofNakagyō-kuandKamigyō-ku) is the city’s primary commercial center and Downtown. There’s a huge range of hotels and shopping districts aroundKyoto Railway Museum,Shijō-dōri, and north alongTeramachi-dōri, Kyoto’s main covered shopping street. The...
Tokyo Station is hugely convenient with multiple train lines including Shinkansen / 'Bullet Train' lines running to Central Japan including the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano and Kanazawa and the Joetsu Shinkansen to Niigata, along with the Tokaido Shinkansen running west to Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka, ...
Tip: Don't be afraid to walk! As long as you're staying hydrated, the heat is manageable and you'll see so much more of the city. Jessica and her mom take hikes and selfies in Newfoundland © Jessica Lockhart / Lonely Planet Newfoundland, Canada Jessica Lockhart, Destination Editor ...
Quick Tip:I recommend you buy a Japanese payment card, like aSuica Card, to use on all trains, buses, and subways in Tokyo and other big cities in Japan (including Kyoto and Osaka). There is also a Suica app that you can use to refill the card. Having one of these Japanese payment...
Central Kyoto With the greatest choice of accommodations in the city, Central Kyoto is one of the cheapest neighborhoods to stay in Kyoto. CHECK TOP HOTEL CHECK TOP HOSTEL CHECK TOP AIRBNB NIGHTLIFE Downtown Kyoto Downtown Kyoto is a popular neighborhood because it’s one of the best areas ...
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Old Town is home to atmospheric Chinese shrines and ornately decorated Taoist-Buddhist temples. Possibly the most discreet but charming of these isSaengtham Shrine. Located down a narrow lane off Phang Nga Road, it was built in 1891. Walk along Ranong Road to visit the 200-year-oldJui Tui ...
Ipoh World at Han Chin Pet Soois a beloved attraction located in Old Town and a must-see for visitors to the area. This building was once the home of the Hakka Tin Miners Club and is now a unique mining museum that gives visitors a clear look into the past. Built in 1929...
in stark contrast to Kyoto, which is full of ancient streets, temples, and palaces, anything built in Tokyo before the 1960s is considered old. Though there are few globally famous attractions – Asakusa’s Sensō-jiTemple, the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, the Meiji Shrine, and Tokyo Skytr...