You planned your trip to Kyoto months ago and you have just realized it was going to rain? Don’t fret for there are a lot of great things to do on a rainy day. Kyoto is essentially known for its temples and gardens, and some of them are perfect to visit even with a bad…
Night trains or sleeper trains are an essential part of Japan’s train services. Though these are rapidly becoming rare, they give us a throwback to the past. Most of the time, these trains look more luxurious than the ordinary ones. One of the anticipated luxury trains that will go into service on June 17, 2017…
Japan has a reputation for being one of the most expensive countries to visit. And on top of this Kyoto especially is well known for being over-priced with many shrines and temples requiring you to pay an entrance fee to enjoy the city. This can be challenging for backpack travelers or for visitors interested in…
When people think of Japan, one of the first things that comes to mind for a lot of people is of course Geisha. You know, the famously elegant Japanese ladies with their painted faces and flowing Kimonos. But many people don’t know where to look for them once they get to Japan. Author’s photo In…
The city of Kyoto is famous for being the old capital of Japan and for being the centre of tradition with hundreds of shrines and temples, geisha and maiko and world heritage sites. However, one of the biggest landmarks in Kyoto is from a much more recent time. flickr.com/ Kyoto tower was built in the…
When you’re new to Japan and want to see the best it has to offer, going to Kyoto is a no-brainer. However, with the myriad of housing options it is tough to narrow it to just one. Kyoto has multiple hotels, private homes and even ryokans to make your stay enjoyable. However, after a lot…
