Today I would like to share with you my favorite sushi restaurant “Nigiri no Tokubei”. Tokubei is located in a big mall that’s directly connected to JR Katsuragawa Station. JR Katsuragawa station is only 2 stops away from Kyoto station by local train, so it is very convenient for shopping and eating out in your …
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It’s about an one hour ride from Kyoto Station to Kobe by JR. My recommendations are the Sannomiya area with its continuous shopping arcades, Chinatown, and the Harborland area. In this article, I will introduce Harborland. There is a huge shopping mall “umie” in this area. Adjacent to the mall is “umie mosaic”, which is …
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The weather was hot and fine today and the Yamaboko Junko (float procession) was held for the first time in three years. I was very impressed by the crowd and the procession, which I had not seen in a long time. Yamaboko is assembled without nails, using only ropes and wedges. Twenty-three floats made the …
Gion Festival is the largest festival in Kyoto, with various events taking place over the month of July. July 15 and 16 is called Yoiyama, when floats and food stalls line the streets, and many people walk around in yukata (summer kimono). On the 17th, Yamaboko Junko (float procession) will be held from Shijo-Karasuma to …
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Kinkakuji Temple is probably the most famous and popular tourist attraction in Kyoto. The Golden Pavilion underwent restoration work in 2020 and looks more glorious than ever. Kinkakuji Temple is usually a very crowded tourist attraction, so I recommend that you visit in the morning when there are fewer people.
Osaka station is one of the biggest stations in Japan. There are many shops and big department stores around this station. It’s only 30 minutes (rapid express) from Kyoto station by JR. Yodobashi Camera is a huge electronics store building that also has many clothing shops and restaurants. Many restaurants are lined up on the …
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Maizuru city is located in northern kyoto. I’m introducing two major sight seeing spots in city of Maizuru. 50-meter tall Goro Sky Tower is standing on the top of Goro Hill that’s 300 meters above sea level. This place is approximately 15-20 minutes away from Goro hill. A group of 12 red-brick warehouses, historical buildings …
Awaji Island is an island that’s located in the seto inland sea and connected to Kobe City by the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. There are a couple of theme parks for family, recommend for those with kids. England Hill Zoo : There are many animals such as Koalas, wallabies and sheep. Restaurant: Garb Costa Orange Awaji …
Hirano Shrine (平野神社） Kamo River (鴨川） Daigo Temple (醍醐寺) Sakura Park (桜公園 in Yawata) Ryuuhonji Temple（立本寺） There are so many cherry blossoms spots in Japan. Especially the scenery of temples and shrines with cherry blossoms is always astonishing.
Kosanji temple is one of the most beautiful temples I’ve ever been to. I loved the woody and spacious area that you can stroll around. This temple absolutely deserves it’s title of World Heritage. This blog is missing an introduction of the main area today but I will definitely upload when I have a chance …
