Another recommended place to see sakura blossoms in Japan is Hirosaki Park in Tohoku. Stretching over nearly 50 hectares, ...

Ryokan Motonago is in the Gion neighborhood of Kyoto, a quick walk to Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park, and several other temples ...

Detailed information for Other Cafes and Sweets Gionjaya Tabanenoshi Shinkyogoku located in the Gion, Kawaramachi, ...

Explore top hotels in Kyoto like Six Senses and Banyan Tree to witness sakura season with scenic views and unbeatable cultural access.

(iii): Niseko Ski Resorts: According to The Star, tourists will be charged 6,500 yen (RM191) per day, while locals will pay 5,000 yen (RM147). Gion, Kyoto's enchanting geisha district, is a widely ...

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These women work in Kyoto’s geisha district (or Kagai), where they perform dances and look after customers. Gion and Pontocho, in particular, feature architecture reminiscent of ancient Japan. This ...

The teahouse district of Gion in Kyoto is eternally popular ... to mention the start of the famed Philosopher’s Path. This area has wide, pleasant streets and an excellent selection of modestly ...

We ventured out of the hotel in search of some dinner, only to find ourselves in another bar (whoops!) This time, the bartender, Sam, wandered over to say hello, and, learning it was our honeymoon, ...

In this guide, I’ll share a handful of less-touristy activities that allow you to see a different side of Kyoto—one that goes beyond crowds, temples, and shrines.

Over in West London, nestled within Holland Park, is a charming, hyper-Instagrammable, oasis of calm. Kyoto Garden is found almost smack in the middle of the park and is equally captivating whether ...

The reason most people visit Kyoto is to see the historic Gion district, hoping to catch a glimpse of a geisha ... where we’re in luck and find a free table at our first choice of restaurant, Daitoryo ...