Exploring the Kyoto Train Station Precinct
Kyoto station is the hub for all transport in Kyoto. It’s also a major shopping district and there are restaurants to satisfy every taste and budget. …
Kyoto station is the hub for all transport in Kyoto. It’s also a major shopping district and there are restaurants to satisfy every taste and budget. …
This post will take you on a self guided walking tour through eastern Kyoto. The full route is around 10km from Kyoto station to Ginkakuji, the silver temple in the north. Make a day of it or select only the sections that appeal the most.
The sight of 20,000 tulips in perfect bloom is extraordinary at any time but in the middle of winter, on top of Enoshima Island, and …
If you love bonsai (the Japanese art of miniature trees) or ume (the beautiful flowering plum trees) then Nagahama bonbai is for you! Held in an historic villa in the friendly town of Nagahama this quick detour on our way to Hikone turned out to be an absolute highlight of the trip.
This Benten-Kutsu cave is a small Shinto shrine within the Hasedera temple. The blending of the two faiths and co-existence of Buddhism and Shinto in …
Kyoto is a wonderful city to wander around and get lost in. It’s flat, relatively compact and packed full of interesting things to see. Heian …
Visiting a Shinto shrine is tightly woven into the daily life, culture and history of Japan. As a tourist, you will probably want to visit …
Enryakuji is an easy day trip from Kyoto, just half an hour on the train and you can be breathing the mountain air with stunning …
In late March and early April, the Cherry Blossom trees bloom across most of Japan. This is called Sakura and it’s a magical time to …
The Great Buddha in Kamakura is one of the largest Buddha statues in Japan. It’s just one of several great attractions that make this coastal …
Seeing the Japanese snow monkeys in Nagano is a fabulous experience, especially if you can time your visit for a snowy winters day when you …
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is a ‘must see’ destination on a trip to Kamakura. The site is historically and architecturally impressive in addition to its cultural …
In Kyoto from March 15th to the 17th, it is the Blue Dragon or Seiryu-e Festival that is celebrated at the Kiyomizu-Dera temple. Early spring …
Kanazawa is a beautiful, welcoming city with a great history, one of Japan’s best gardens and offers incredible seafood. It’s a big statement, but we …