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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The Capital of Cherry Blossoms
Kyoto’s 2021 cherry blossom season began on March 21, at least for me.
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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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Can You See Hiroshima on a Day Trip?
Hiroshima is one of Japan’s best-known destinations, yet it often seems to be an afterthought.
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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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Kyoto’s Sakura Secrets
If you’ve been stressed as you plan your Kyoto cherry blossom, that ends today.
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The Spirit of Kyoto
“Temple fatigue” is a very real phenomenon.
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Battle of the Japanese Capitals
If you’ve never been to either city, comparing Tokyo vs Kyoto might seem futile.
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Kyoto in Just 2 Days
Although 2 days in Kyoto will not afford you an exhaustive exploration of Japan’s ancient capital, it can provide a formidable survey.
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Find Your Favorite Kyoto
Whether you’re seeking a luxe ryokan in historical Higashiyama, or spacious, modern accommodations near Kyoto Station in Shimogyo, Kyoto is a place you’ll want to call home again and again.
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Osaka in Only Two Days
Here’s the knowledge to easily put together a first-rate trip of Japan’s second city.
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Kyoto’s Sake Secret
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 Kyoto in Autumn
Autumn in Kyoto was a magical experience, even though I somewhat knew what to expect.
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Cash Me Outside, Japan Edition
It was not during my Nara day trip, at least not technically, that I evoked the catchphrase of the talkshow guest now known as Bhad Barbie.
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Final Blessing from the Daimyo
While the real Nagahama Castle had been all but deserted, the one in Hikone is a legitimately feudal structure.
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