Review: For a good izakaya in Kyoto visit Beppinya
Izakayas are a quintessential part of Japan’s food and bar culture. If you’re wondering what izakayas refer to, they are essentially Japanese-style bars …
For good beer, check out Spring Valley Brewery in Kyoto
If you’re looking for a good place to have beer, check out Spring Valley Brewery in Kyoto. We chanced upon it by …
Five things to buy at the Nishiki Market in Kyoto
S and I are foodies. We cook a lot at home and are always relishing the opportunity to make an authentic Japanese …
Review: Having Tendon Makino Kyoto Teramachi in Kyoto
Tendon is a quintessential part of Japanese food. If you’re wondering what it consists of, it’s a mix of tempura (battered fried …
Review: For affordable accommodation in Kyoto check out Kaeda Guesthouse
During my early twenties, I used to stay in hostels while travelling in South East Asia. I used shared bathrooms and was …
An experience – Eating soba noodles at Mishima Station in Japan
We arrived at Mishima Station after a bus ride from Kawaguchiko Station. The plan was to take the Shinkansen to our next destination, …
Getting from Tokyo Station to Kawaguchiko by bus and then to Mishima
If you’re thinking of how to get from Tokyo Station to Kawaguchiko by bus, hopefully this post will come in useful. A booking …
Photo story: Crossing the Lake Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge (Part 2)
In an earlier post, we talked about exploring Lake Kawaguchiko on foot. This post is a continuation of the walk we had …
Photo story: The Walking Trail around Lake Kawaguchiko (Part 1)
The total shoreline of Lake Kawaguchiko is about 19km, hence it would take you some time to get around the lake on …
Review: Coffee at Lake Side Cafe Ku in Kawaguchiko
If you love coffee and are planning on staying in Kawaguchiko for a couple of days, I’d encourage you to visit Lake Side …