Kyoto (京都) is often described as the most beautiful city in Japan. It is home to some of the nation’s most precious national treasures, including the Golden Pavilion, the shrine of a thousand torii (鳥居) gates, Nijo Castle (二条城), and streets where Geisha (芸者) in training roam. Anyone interested in Japanese culture must take a…
Planning on staying in Kyoto for your vacation? Head to the newly opened South Tower of Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo (ホテルグレイスリー京都三条 南館)! It is an ideal hotel for visitors who’d like to travel in Kyoto and explore the city’s historical streets. What makes this hotel unique are its two one-of-a-kind theme rooms – the Kabuki…
KYOTO ART HOSTEL kumagusuku (京都アートホステルクマグスク) is an accommodation type art space in Kyoto (京都) and is the perfect place to stay for anyone who is interested in modern art or wants to have a unique staying experience. A wonderful aspect of this hostel is that you can spend as much time as you want to…
press.fourseasons.com/ Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto (フォーシーズンズホテル京都) has recently opened last fall 2016 in Japan’s historic imperial capital with an 800-year old traditional garden. The hotel is located at the foot of Higashiyama Mountain (東山) which is surrounded by very significant landmarks. It is also conveniently located near Kyoto’s tech industries, creative arts, and several leading…
Besides for being dubbed as the best city in the world, Kyoto (京都) remains awash with remnants of its past glory. It is a place stunningly rich in heritage sites, exquisite cuisines, and a little sprinkling of modernity. As a place often visited by people, it also boasts historically enchanting inns which have been accommodating…
One of the best luxury hotels in Japan providing an unparalleled Japanese cultural experience is the Ritz-Carlton resort. Its main location is in Boston, Massachusetts but has successfully expanded abroad. In Japan, it can be found in Tokyo, Osaka, Okinawa and Kyoto. The hotel in Kyoto provides guests with a chance to also enjoy an…
With summer coming to Japan in about a few more weeks, there is no doubt that the warm summer days and the clear cool nights are some of the things that we are expecting for the season. One of the things you can do during the summer is to go stargazing under the clear sky,…
Kyoto is a top tourist destination in Japan for locals and tourists alike; if you find yourself in Japan, chances are you’ll end up passing through Kyoto sooner or later. Sometimes it can be difficult to find a hotel in a big city which is both comfortable and reasonably priced – two things which can…
A new year means a new way of traveling and some new adventures. There will probably be many people going to Japan in 2016. To have the best accommodation, it is a good idea to seek a place with superb Japanese hospitality. One of these great accommodations is situated in Kyoto, the center of Japanese…
If absolute privacy isn’t your topmost priority and you’d like to save some money during your travel in Japan, a youth hostel might be the answer to it. Youth hostels originated in Germany more than 10 decades ago. jyh.or.jp/ They are available in 87 countries all over the world. Various youths from different countries of…
