Kyoto is one of the most visited cities in Japan, and honestly, it is not hard to see why. The city is gorgeous. Ancient temples, bamboo groves, wooden teahouses. I have been twice now, spending a cumulative two weeks there across both trips. I would go back without hesitation. Some of the things to do …
In November 2023, I spent five days in Kyoto, and I absolutely loved it. Naturally, it featured again on our March 2025 itinerary. Plagued by constant news of overtourism and the fact that we were visiting during peak season, I wondered whether to skip the city altogether this time around and opt instead for a …
On day four in the Kansai region, I took a day trip from Kyoto to Nara Deer Park. I had spent the last three days in the city visiting several shrines and temples, parks and forests, exploring Higashimaya Ward and attending a delightful tea ceremony. Now it was time to venture out again to explore …
My third day in Kyoto was just as magical as the second. Again, I began bright early, walking about 15 minutes to the train station to catch a direct train to Arashiayama. As you might have caught on from the first instalment of this series, I did a lot of walking in Kyoto and Japan, …
A ride on the bullet train brought me from Odawara Station to Kyoto. This was yet another addition to a trip filled with several exciting moments. Taking a ride on the high-speed train (Shinkansen) was something I looked forward to during this trip to Japan. Long-time readers will know that trains are my favourite mode …
