Takeaways from our Second Trip to Japan
While our 8-day trip to Japan was certainly longer than the average time we spend in Asian cities, it still left us sad as we said our goodbye. Japan has … Continue reading
D.I.Y. Japan: A 7-Day Itinerary in and around Kyoto
As with most of our travels, it all started with a seat sale. The heavily discounted airline tickets prompted us to return to one of our most beloved countries, and … Continue reading
Resi Stay Cotorune Kyoto
Traveling to Japan isn’t exactly cheap, especially comparing it to other Asian countries. Sure, the airfare from Manila was very affordable, yet accommodations were the opposite. Based from our prior … Continue reading
Giro-Giro Hitoshina: My First Kaiseki Ryori Experience
The dark streets leading up to Giro Giro Hitoshina were enough to dispel most of my excitement for the meal ahead. Though I knew that Japan was safe, there was … Continue reading
Kyoto: Walking around Gion
Disclaimer: All photos were taken prior to the photography ban. We emerged in Kyoto from our half-day trip to Nara with the sun still up. Our earlier excursion to Fushimi … Continue reading
Kyoto: Revisiting Fushimi Inari Taisha
The train from Kyoto Station was jam-packed with passengers, but little did I know that almost everyone was destined at the same station: Inari. It was as if the entire … Continue reading
Kyoto Station: Katsukura Tonkatsu and Roof Deck
As we headed back to our hotel from Kinkakuji by bus, I suddenly had this idea of grabbing an early dinner at Kyoto Station. It was the terminal stop of … Continue reading
Kyoto: A Second Glimpse at Kinkakuji
It was too late when I learned that the G20 Summit was to be held in Osaka, and our schedule suffered greatly as we avoided the city during this period. … Continue reading
Kyoto: Arashiyama and Tenryuji
As I came across many travel photos of Arashiyama’s bamboo grove, I was intrigued. “Would you like to see a bamboo grove?” was the question I asked my parents on … Continue reading
Central Japan: A 2-Day Side Trip from Kyoto
While booking this trip to Japan, I initially intended a relaxed vacation where we would just explore the city of Osaka a bit more, eat some of their fantastic food, … Continue reading
Kyoto: Ginkakuji and Honke Owariya Soba
Shortly after our exploration of Nishiki Market, we were back on the bus to get to our next destination. Ginkaku-ji, or Silver Pavilion, stood in the shadow of Kinkaku-ji when … Continue reading
Snacking at Kyoto’s Nishiki Market
Kyoto’s Shijo Street may not exactly be the first image that comes to mind when talking about this Japanese city. This modern hub is filled with sprawling commercial establishments, and … Continue reading
Kyoto’s Temples: Kiyomizu-dera
The steps leading to Kiyomizu-dera were almost devoid of crowds, a far cry from the sea of people standing there a few years back. Indeed, it paid to get to … Continue reading
Kyoto’s Alleys: Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka
Disclaimer: All photos were taken prior to the photography ban. As it was my brother’s first time in Japan, we decided to revisit a lot of the must-see temples and … Continue reading
D.I.Y. Japan: Itinerary and Expenses (Kansai-Hiroshima)
Our trip to Japan was shamefully short, but it was one of the best trips I ever had in my life. Here was where the journey was so much more … Continue reading
Kyoto: Sakura, Ginkaku-ji and Path of Philosophy
It was time to say goodbye. As much as I would’ve wanted to stay, all trips have an end. Sadly, the end came too soon. Yet the end was wonderful. … Continue reading
Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Taisha
Of all the places we would be visiting in Kyoto, I was excited for Fushimi Inari Taisha the most. This is a Shinto shrine consisting of thousands of orange torii … Continue reading
Kyoto: Kiyomizu-dera and Southern Higashiyama
Following our morning and early afternoon spent in the northern and central parts of the city, it was time for Southern Higashiyama. From Nijo Castle, we took the bus traversing … Continue reading
Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji and Nijo Castle
After spending our first (tiring) day in western Japan, we decided to spend our second day closer to home. It was time for Kyoto. Kyoto was actually our main reason … Continue reading
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