Tokyo’s Hidden Alleyway Bars in Golden-Gai

Tokyo’s Hidden Alleyway Bars in Golden-Gai

Tokyo’s Hidden Alleyway Bars in Golden-Gai This exotic area of atmospheric alleyways and tiny bars provided us with many memorable moments. Located just behind the buzzing district of Shinjuku, Golden-Gai invites you to dive in with both feet — and I promise you’ll...
Better Than the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto

Better Than the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto

Just a short distance from the crowded World Heritage Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) lies a little oasis of calm and charm — one that many visitors completely miss. We spent a very happy day exploring the area around Nanzenji Temple, home to the impressive Sanmon...
Nishiki Market Kyoto

Nishiki Market Kyoto

Visit Nishiki Market at 10am and you’ll experience it at its best. I loved my time in this ancient, mad, bustling corridor of delights, instantly recognisable by its famous yellow, red and green roof. With over 100 shops, stalls and restaurants, it’s a sensory...
Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Taisha at Dusk

Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Taisha at Dusk

Fushimi Inari Taisha at Dusk Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha at dusk. If you don’t want to get up at 5 in the morning to avoid the crowds, try something a little more relaxed — and even more magical. The Fushimi Inari Shrine celebrates the Shinto god of rice, agriculture...