The four hour wait – Is it worth eating at Nakamura Tokichi in Uji Japan?
We visited Uji during Japan’s Golden Week, and thought that traditional tea house Nakamura Tokichi would be an ideal place for lunch. …
Is Uji worth visiting? For tea lovers, a day trip is a must
If you’re thinking of a day trip from Kyoto, many cities come to mind, including Nara, the famous city with free-roaming deer. …
Buying wabi-sabi cups from a handmade pottery shop in Uji
Uji is known for its tea shops which sell all types of Japanese teas including the likes of sencha and the premium …
Five things to know about the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto
Mention the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto and its row of bright red torii gates comes to mind. But Fushimi Inari is about …
Review: Visit Saryo Suisen for the best green tea parfait in Kyoto
If you’re on a search for a good dessert, or simply, good breakfast food, I’d strongly encourage you to visit Saryo Suisen …
For the world’s most charred ramen, check out Gogyo Ramen in Kyoto
I’m not a big fan of charred food largely because I believe that eating large portions of it may cause cancer. But …
Recommended walking route around the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (Part 2)
This is a continuation from ‘Five things to know about the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto (Part 1)‘. The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest …
Five tips for driving and renting a car overseas
Driving overseas can make travelling much more convenient, especially if frequent public transport connections between your destinations are few and far between. …
Five things to know about the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto (Part 1)
If you find yourself being turned off by the huge crowds at the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, don’t be. We visited the …
Review: Having coffee at % Arabica in Kyoto Higashiyama
According to some food blogs, the coffee at % Arabica in Kyoto Higashiyama is one of the best cafes in Japan. It is known …