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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All 365 days of 2022 are going to be spectacular in Kyoto.
Continue ReadingSpoiler Alert: Kyoto Isn’t Cheap
Kyoto is usually expensive, but it doesn’t have to be.
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Enjoying your trip to Kyoto is as much about your accommodation as it is about the part of the city you stay in.
Continue ReadingKyoto 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.
Continue ReadingFind 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.
Continue ReadingOsaka in Only Two Days
Here’s the knowledge to easily put together a first-rate trip of Japan’s second city.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Kyoto in Autumn
Autumn in Kyoto was a magical experience, even though I somewhat knew what to expect.
Continue ReadingCash 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.
Continue ReadingFinal 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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Death takes many forms, but no prisoners.
Continue ReadingArashiyama Bedlam
If you spend enough time in Arashiyama, no matter how impassable the crowd becomes, you will eventually succumb to its magic.
Continue ReadingAre Tripods Illegal in Kyoto?
Kyoto in November is delightful for everyone, but especially photographers.
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