Travelling
After returning from Japan, and with the pressures of work and life weighing a bit heavily on me, I fell into a bit of a lull with my posting here. Instead of not writing anything, I decided to write a few diary-style posts on my …
Are you interested in joining the Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage, but are worried about your mobility? I have started this pilgrimage, completed a section (Tokushima, T1-23, mostly by bicycle) and am sharing my practical tips and planning advice!
Are you looking for nice and clean central Kyoto accommodation, but have grown out of hostels? The Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo is a superb value for money: clean, comfortable Downtown Kyoto hotel with great access to public transport, shopping, and restaurants.
Hot on the heels of my “Makanai” filming locations post, I put together a bicycle route for a leisurely day of exploring locations from this beautiful series. Cycling is the best way to get around Kyoto, and is ideal to visit locations outside Gion.
Did you love watching “The Makanai” and are you visiting Japan soon? You can visit a lot of the filming location for this charming drama series in Kyoto – just plan a little and learn a bit about Kyoto and its geisha culture.
Oh, how little I would have seen on my recent Japan trips without a bicycle. With a slight mobility impairment, crowded buses and some accommodations away from public transport hubs, the bicycle, often provided by my accommodation, became a priceless companion. Even in 2023, when …
The post discusses the benefits and challenges of cycling in Kyoto, a city with crowded public transportation, especially on buses. Kyoto is navigable by bike with available rentals and parking. This post highlights how to hire bicycles, recommended routes, cycling rules, and hotels that accommodate cyclists.