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Nene No Michi Lane
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Nene-no-Michi Lane is a wonderful flagstone walkway that links some of the most important sights in the Southern Higashiyama area. , then renting a car is the way to go. You'll be amazed jus
Read MoreRinging In New Year At Shinyodo Temple
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
New Year's is the most important festival/holiday of the Japanese year. It's like Christmas and Thanksgiving all rolled into one. This is the time when families gather to feast and visit their local t
Read MoreSagano Romantic Train Guide And Map
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
The Sagano Romantic Train follows a river through the mountains west of Kyoto's Arashiyama district. , beaches and stunning coastal scenery. It's the perfect place to enjoy rur
Read MoreTakao Hozukyo Hike Via Kiyotaki Kuya No Taki Waterfall
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
The hike from the hamlet of Takao down through the mountains west of Kyoto to the train station at Hozukyo is one of the best day hikes near Kyoto. It includes two superb temples, a crystal-clear rive
Read MoreTea Ceremony Camellia Garden
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Camellia Garden is the most beautiful easily accessible tea ceremony venue in Kyoto. This is a super place to experience the Japanese tea ceremony. , this place is an artist's dream come true. If you aren't familiar with washi, this place will b
Read MoreYodobashi Camera Kyoto Station
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
A vast electronics/camera/computer shop on the doorstop of Kyoto Station with rock-bottom prices and a huge selection of goods. Just a few minutes' walk directly north of Kyoto Station on Karasuma-do
Read MoreZen Meditation And Tea Ceremony At Daitoku Ji Temple In Kyoto
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Kyoto is a great place to try zazen (Zen meditation). It's also a great place to experience the tea ceremony. Wabunka offers a combined zazen and tea ceremony at a superb subtemple in the Daitoku-ji c
Read MoreZohiko Lacquerware Kyoto
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
As much a museum as a shop, Zohiko is Kyoto's finest lacquerware store. If you're after a really high quality piece of lacquerware, look no further. Those familiar with Japanese lacquerware know that
Read More1 Day Tokyo Vegetarian Eating Itinerary
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
Are you a vegetarian who wants to eat WELL in Tokyo? Then this one-day vegetarian Tokyo foodie itinerary is for you. It takes you through some of the highlights of Tokyo's vast culinary scene. It incl
Read More2k540 Aki Oka Artisan
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
If you're tired of the electronics and cutesy anime characters in Akihabara, head a little further north to 2k540 Aki-Oka Artisan. This artisan alley underneath the rai
Read MoreA Day Trip To The Mt Fuji Area Lake Kawaguchiko
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
There are a number of places to enjoy stunning views of Mt. Fuji, and one of the most accessible from Tokyo is Lake Kawaguchiko. Make the most of a day trip out to the area with this one-day itinerary
Read MoreA Happy Pancake Ginza
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
If you'd like to try Japan's famous "fluffy pancakes," drop into the Ginza branch of A Happy Pancake. It's a cheap and accessible spot to sample these decadent desserts. ![Happiness Pancake interior]
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