Tips for the Gion Festival 2023

If you’re visiting or in Japan in July, there is one festival that I highly recommend: the Gion Festival, held in Kyoto and boasting over 1000 years of history. Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Gion Festival 2023, where tradition and celebration intertwine. If you’re looking to make the most of this iconic Japanese festival, here […]

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Funaoka Onsen: Kawaii! Public bath in Kyoto

Japan is famous for its public bath culture, which can be found throughout the country. In fact, there are several public baths located within Kyoto. In this article, I would like to introduce a particularly cute public bath in Kyoto. If you’re a fan of public baths in Japan, don’t miss out on this one! 船岡温泉Funaoka Onsen This public bath […]

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Best cherry blossom spots in Kyoto 2023

The cherry blossoms in Tokyo, Osaka, and other cities throughout Japan are in full bloom. Kyoto is also with breathtaking cherry blossoms blossoming all around. If you’re still planning your cherry blossom viewing itinerary, don’t fret as it’s not too late to visit some of the best spots for cherry blossom viewing. 🌸🌸🌸 ①To-ji Temple To-ji Temple, founded in 796, […]

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How to meet Geiko and Maiko in Kyoto

If you visit Japan, you would like to meet geiko and maiko at least once, wouldn’t you? You may have seen them in pictures, but do you know where you can meet them? In this article, I have compiled a list of places in Kyoto where you can meet geiko and maiko. In Kyoto, there is a district called Kagai, […]

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