The sake town of Fushimi is as central to the story of Kyoto as Arashiyama or Higashiyama—and I hope you’ll take the time to see why.
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The Truth About Japan’s Castle in the Clouds
I do love a good Japanese castle, even if Takeda-jo is little more than ruins.
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Japan’s Most Underrated Cities
The best cities to visit in Japan aren’t always ones you read about in guide books
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Discover the Magic of the Kumano Kodo
A Kumano Kodo walk offers one of the most satisfying mixes of nature and culture in Japan, but it’s also a Pandora’s Box
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How to Navigate Kyoto
By the time you finish reading this post, you’ll know Kyoto at least as well as I do.
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The Truth About Uji
A trip to Uji—a real trip to Uji—is not quite as simple and straightforward as you might think it is.
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Kyoto off the Tourist Trail
It wasn’t until Kyoto’s tourist traps became everyday sight for me that I really wanted to get off its beaten path.
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Osaka for Any Traveler
How many days should you spend in Osaka?
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The Truth About Kyoto
First trips to Kyoto are almost never last trips to Kyoto.
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30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Kyoto
May you end up loving Kyoto as much as I do.
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Kyoto in Perfect Proportion
There isn’t any such thing as a “one-size-fits-all” trip to Japan’s erstwhile capital.
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Kyoto for Four Days
Kyoto is more than worth 96 hours of your time.
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Kyoto’s Treasure Trail
I can say without a doubt that five days is not too long to spend in Kyoto.
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Is Nara Worth Visiting?
Nara isn’t for everyone, but it might just be for you.
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Plan Your Post-Pandemic Kyoto Trip
All 365 days of 2022 are going to be spectacular in Kyoto.
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Is Osaka Expensive?
Osaka can be a surprisingly affordable place for tourists.
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Spoiler Alert: Kyoto Isn’t Cheap
Kyoto is usually expensive, but it doesn’t have to be.
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Kyoto on the Cheap (but Chic)
Enjoying your trip to Kyoto is as much about your accommodation as it is about the part of the city you stay in.
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Where you stay in Osaka matters.
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (in Osaka)
Visit Japan’s second city to see sakura of the first rate.
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