Travelling
You spend some time in Kyoto and want some recommendations for quality souvenirs, snacks, fashion and where to buy them? Read on – this post shows my shopping on my recent Kyoto trip, with information about shops, some of which are unique to Kyoto!
In this post, I am sharing my personal experience of studying Japanese short-term (two weeks) at Genki Japanese and Culture School Kyoto, the booking process, my experience and what I learned. If you are considering learning Japanese in Japan, I hope this is useful for you.
My honest review of The Gate Hotel Takasegawa by HULIC Kyoto, perfect for a central yet quiet premium stay for sightseeing, shopping and nightlife.
Would you fly Qatar Airways to Japan? While my experience with them last year was okay, my recent experience with their customer service leads me to believe that I should not, under any circumstance, recommend flying with Qatar Airways in the future.
I stayed at this wonderful all-private-room hostel called RAK Kiyomizu in Gion, Kyoto, and recommend this as one of the the best value for money places to stay in the Gion area of Kyoto! Quiet, clean, friendly, and very comfortable.
This post will help you choose literature about Kyoto – whether travel guide, history and culture books or fiction – with my tried and tested recommendations
fragrant, sustainable and usually inexpensive gift from Japan – especially if you stick to reputable or traditional Japanese products. This post tells you where to try and buy incense in Kyoto and beyond
Nikko is an easy day trip from Tokyo, has several sights designated as UNESCO World Heritage, and is surrounded by hills and lakes. A perfect storm, you might think. Yet it would be a shame to miss it, just because of its huge crowding potential. …
Have you wondered where to buy matcha in Japan when all you hear is about the matcha shortage and limitations on how much you can buy? Here, I am sharing my tips on where to buy good matcha, even in a touristy city like Kyoto
When I relax and scroll, Instagram usually, I see tons of Japan videos popping up lately – lots and lots of shopping, Matcha hauls, Donki hauls, Beauty hauls, and whatnot. Okay, I am the first one to admit it, I love a good shop, too. …
Since this blog has become pretty much a Japan appreciation blog in the past 18 months, it comes quite naturally that my gift guide is fairly Japan-centric this year. it is also fairly minimalistic – since I don’t shop much any more myself, online shopping …
Komeda’s Coffee is a Japanese coffee shop chain that few foreign visitors know – here is why I love them and why you should consider visiting on your next trip!
It is your first trip to Japan, you have mobility issues, you want to see historical and cultural sights – and cherry blossoms. Is that even possible? I tried, and this is the outcome. Welcome to my Kyoto-based cherry blossom viewing Itinerary with mobility issues
In my quest for learning more about zen Buddhism -and getting away from crowds, I came to Fukui and Daihonzan Eiheiji. It is an easy visit thanks to the Shinkansen, and an excellent calm place of beauty and learning. I highly recommend this wonderful temple-monastery to anyone wishing to leave the realm of Kyoto and Nara for something a bit different.
When you travel around Japan and want comfort and convenience at a competitive price, a Business Hotel might be the answer! I introduce you to the concept of Japanese business hotels, and show you my favourites.