10 places to visit in and around Kyoto
In one of my earlier posts, I said that I didn’t really like Kyoto. We visited the city during Japan’s Golden Week, …
Review: The food at Koimariya in Kyoto (こいまりや) is decent but the chef is not
We entered Japanese restaurant (こいまりや) Koimariya in Kyoto spontaneously, largely because we had located a ramen restaurant near Beppinya in Kyoto but …
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 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 …
Review: A Kaiseki lunch at Gion Suetomo in Kyoto
Kyoto is known for kaiseki, a traditional multi-course Japanese meal made through various techniques such as boiling, grilling and simmering. We were looking …
Maruyama Park in Higashiyama Kyoto – a case of Shrine overload
Maruyama Park in Higashiyama Kyoto is a pretty big park. There’s all you can expect in a Japanese-style garden – trees native …