Today, our trio decided to visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. It is one of the most iconic Shinto shrines in the country. The shrine is renowned for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates, which form picturesque tunnels along the paths leading… Continue Reading “Fushimi Inari Shrine & Kyoto Trail”
Luca and I went for a stroll around Kyoto, beginning with the beautiful Sanzen-in Temple. Located in the rural town of Ōhara near Kyoto, it features stunning moss gardens, ancient statues, and serene ponds, offering a peaceful retreat in the midst of nature. This… Continue Reading “Sanzen-in Temple in Kyoto”
I think we were all eagerly anticipating the culinary experiences in Japan. Having visited Japan numerous times, I’ve always found food to be an essential part of the journey. This visit was no different. We chose a renowned tofu restaurant at the top of… Continue Reading “Everything Tofu Lunch in Kyoto”
After sending off blister-suffering Pierre to the hotel by taxi, Yasuko and I strolled in a quiet lantern-lit stone-paved quarter to the Yasaka Shrine. The crowd of daytime tourists was gone by the time and the area very atmospheric. The shrine was illuminated by lots… Continue Reading “Kyoto Night walk from Ishibei-Koji to Yasaka Shrine”
It’s very unlikely we would have known this restaurant if it wasn’t recommend by Yasuko’s friend Mayumi, a food fanatic who travels hundreds of miles for a good meal and who, unfortunately, couldn’t join us. It would have been close to impossible to find… Continue Reading “Hidden Food Heaven in Kyoto”
Pierre and Yasuko going for some popular Japanese sweets. Warabi Mochi is that green rice based treat with a tea after taste. and Mitarashi Dango a water and rice flour dough coated with a sugar and soy sauce mix. Not my cup of tea… Continue Reading “Sweeeeets!”