Most first time travelers to Japan will end up visiting Kyoto and/or Osaka. They are both very different cities with their own distinct vibe. If you have time constraints that prevent you from spending a few days in each city, know that it takes less than an hour to travel between both by regular train. This makes it possible to visit both whilst...
Colorful Kyoto
In my memories, Japan is a land filled with beautiful moments and colors. Kyoto expressed this very well. From it’s vermilion red tori gates at Fushimi to the Golden shine of… well, the Golden Temple, Kyoto is a city swarming with colors. Local people and foreigners alike are also part of this kaleidoscopic experience as a lot of them...
Yukatas at Fushimi
Wherever you go in Kyoto, you’re bound to find ladies wandering about in their yukatas (kimonos). The women’s yukatas are always colorful and lively whereas the men’s ones have more subdued colors. You’ll find people wearing yukatas at all the landmarks across the city as tourists especially love wearing them. At Fushimi...