Tag Archives: Kyoto
The Convenience of the JR Pass
When my wife said that we would have to buy a Japan Railway (JR) Pass in order for us to get around Japan, it reminded me of [..]
Nishiki Ichiba: The Kitchen of Kyoto
Whenever we find ourselves in a new place, we are always attracted to the fresh market of that city. We make it a point to discover for [..]
Ginkakuji Temple: Silver Pavilion
Ginkakuji Temple, also known as the Silver Pavilion, is a Zen temple at the foot of Higashiyama mountains located in Eastern Kyoto. In 1482, shogun Yoshimasa built his retirement villa [..]
Japan Railway (JR) Kyoto Station: Interesting
I am not a very big fan of train stations. I always picture them to be a hub of non-stop commotion, extremely busy and dirty at times. [..]
三十三間堂: Sanjūsangendō Temple
On our first full day in Kyoto, we decided to visit just a few recommended temples and not ALL of them, unless we fall prey to the [..]
Food in Japan: Oishi!
Between me and my wife, it is she who does the food blogging best. But while in Japan, I could not resist taking some food photos as [..]
Fushimi Inari Shrine: Amazing
On our way to Nara from Osaka, we made a brief stop at Fushimi-ku in Kyoto to visit one amazing shrine dedicated to the Shinto God of Rice, [..]