Where to stay in Kyoto for the first time If you are traveling to Kyoto for the first time, we recommend that you stay in downtown Kyoto, near the Keihan Line, Southern Higashiyama, or near Kyoto station. By staying in downtown Kyoto you are within walking distance of public transport (...
Situated in Kyoto’s historic core, this guest house is just a short walk from many major attractions. Private rooms in various sizes are available as well as single-gender and mixed dorms. When it comes to hostels, this is one of my favourites in the whole world! Breakfast is included ...
It is also common for people to visit the three cities of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto in one go. I personally prefer to stay in one city for a longer period to truly experience the good food and culture of the city. In this guide, I will share with you some of the best places to eat...
You’ve found the best place to stay in Tokyo and now you want to find some great food places. First off, congrats! I’m so jealous. Tokyo is one of my all time favorite cities. There is so much to do, so much to see, and most importantly, so much to eat. Check out a Tokyo...
I’ve gotten into so many brain cramping moments in Tokyo where I thought we could drop underground at a station only to realize that it’s a different company’s station. Being prepared for Japan Hopefully that doesn’t scare anyone off. Our second time around wasn’t without it’s own...
Where to Eat: There is so much great food in Seattle that I hardly know where to start! There are some incredible dining options at Pike Place Market, with everything from casual food stands to sit-down restaurants. You can’t miss the bakery standCinnamon Worksthat has the best gluten ...
You could easily spend your entire 10 days in Japan in Tokyo without a single moment of boredom. (Not that you should do that on your first trip to Japan!) I’d suggest dropping at least 4 days in Tokyo. That way, you’ll have time to explore the city more leisurely while leaving ...
Here, we round up all of the best things to see, places to stay, and destinations to eat for the ultimate immersive trip into Amsterdam’s rich flower culture. What to Do Courtesy of Keukenhof Keukenhof If you’re visiting Amsterdam in the two months of the year when the Keukenhof Gardens...
Since then, we have been dedicated customers of this special cooperative in Kyoto prefecture. Yamashita Toshikazu of Maiko is a living National Treasure of Japan. His award-winning gyokuro has come to define this type of tea for us. Share this: Share Loading... Leave a comment...
We finally went out because I thought I might be able to eat a light sushi meal so we went to Pezetarian, a small, packed and lively place where we enjoyed our meal. We shared pork gyoza: Pork, mushrooms, cabbage, ginger and scallions. I enjoyed a Pezetarian Roll: Five pieces of ...