Follow this self-guided walking tour to explore the Gion area and historic Higashiyama Ward of Kyoto. Discover ancient temples, parks filled with cherry blossom trees and traditional tea houses and markets. Kyoto Self-Guided Walking Tour Map 1. Otani Hombyo Temple Pass through the towering stone gateway to find a place of profound serenity, where the … Read more
Japan is at the top of so many travel bucket lists and for good reason! It’s unlike anywhere else in the world. There’s so much to see and do in Japan it can be overwhelming to plan, especially if you have less than two weeks to visit. This is our 12 day itinerary for Japan, … Read more
Osaka is Japan’s third biggest city (by population) so of course there are plenty of things to see and do in Osaka. But if you’re just visiting on a day trip from Kyoto or Nara, here are the best things to squeeze into one day in Osaka. Visit Osaka Castle Start your day with a … Read more
Kyoto is one of the oldest cities in Japan and was even once the capital. So of course it is full of historic buildings, monuments and picturesque streets. Whilst it Kyoto is much smaller and more manageable that Tokyo it’s still helpful to look at things to do and see in Kyoto split out by … Read more
Tokyo is a must visit when exploring Japan. But as the most populous city in the world, the size of it can be a little overwhelming when it comes to figuring out what to do, where to go and where to stay. This list breaks down things to do in Tokyo by area, particularly for … Read more