Kyoto

Exploring the Hidden Secrets of Kyoto, an Alternative Walking TourExploring the Hidden Secrets of Kyoto, an Alternative Walking Tour

Exploring the Hidden Secrets of Kyoto, an Alternative Walking Tour

One of the best ways to explore a city is on foot. And while the big attractions are always the…

5 years ago
12 of the Most Instagrammable Spots to see in Kyoto12 of the Most Instagrammable Spots to see in Kyoto

12 of the Most Instagrammable Spots to see in Kyoto

Kyoto is the second most popular spot for visitors coming to Japan after Tokyo. Where Tokyo is the city of…

5 years ago
Guide to Ginkaku-ji, The Silver Pavilion KyotoGuide to Ginkaku-ji, The Silver Pavilion Kyoto

Guide to Ginkaku-ji, The Silver Pavilion Kyoto

Kyoto has two famous pavilions; Ginkakuji (The Silver Pavilion) and Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavillion). Kinkaku-ji is the most famous and…

6 years ago
Discovering the Secrets of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, A Guide to KyotoDiscovering the Secrets of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, A Guide to Kyoto

Discovering the Secrets of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, A Guide to Kyoto

Up on a mountain, glowing orange against a sea of green trees is Kiyomizu-dera.

6 years ago
The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of Historic Gion KyotoThe Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of Historic Gion Kyoto

The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of Historic Gion Kyoto

The Gion district is one of Kyoto’s oldest neighbourhoods. The streets seem to surge with history but what makes this…

6 years ago
Our Guide to Exploring the Natural Wonders of the Beautiful Arashiyama Bamboo GroveOur Guide to Exploring the Natural Wonders of the Beautiful Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Our Guide to Exploring the Natural Wonders of the Beautiful Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

The first morning in Kyoto we decided to venture outside the city and visit one of Kyoto's most popular sights:…

6 years ago
Step into the Serene World of Tenryu-ji Temple: Your Guide to Arashiyama’s Amazing Hidden GemStep into the Serene World of Tenryu-ji Temple: Your Guide to Arashiyama’s Amazing Hidden Gem

Step into the Serene World of Tenryu-ji Temple: Your Guide to Arashiyama’s Amazing Hidden Gem

Inside the bamboo forest, you'll come across Tenryuji temple. The temple grounds are known as being one of the most…

6 years ago
Discovering the Hidden Gem in Arashiyama: A Guide to Kyoto’s Okochi Sanso GardenDiscovering the Hidden Gem in Arashiyama: A Guide to Kyoto’s Okochi Sanso Garden

Discovering the Hidden Gem in Arashiyama: A Guide to Kyoto’s Okochi Sanso Garden

Near the Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama, you'll come across the entrance to the Ōkōchi Sansō Villa Gardens. After traipsing through…

6 years ago
The Ultimate Guide to Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari ShrineThe Ultimate Guide to Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine

The Ultimate Guide to Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine

One of the most iconic images of Japan has to be the bright, vermillion coloured torii gates of Fushimi Inari…

6 years ago
What you Need to Know Before Visiting the Iwatayama Monkey Park in ArashiyamaWhat you Need to Know Before Visiting the Iwatayama Monkey Park in Arashiyama

What you Need to Know Before Visiting the Iwatayama Monkey Park in Arashiyama

Many people underestimate how much there is to do while visiting Arashiyama. We were lucky enough to book off an…

6 years ago