Catching A Shinkansen From Tokyo To Kyoto
A complete guide and helpful tips for anyone catching a shinkansen (bullet train) between Tokyo and Kyoto.
Kyoto
Kinkaku-ji, The Golden Pavilion
Kinkaku-ji 金閣寺 the Golden Pavilion. Kinkaku-ji is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto, whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
Lunch On a Waterfall in Kibune
For a completely unique experience in the forest of Kyoto in Japan, how about a traditional lunch on a waterfall in Kibune!
Staying at Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto
Located in the Gion District on one of the main streets of Kyoto, Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto is the perfect place to stay in Kyoto.
Making Friends At Iwatayama Monkey Park
Hidden at the top of Mount Arashiyama is a crazy little place called Iwatayama. A monkey park at the top of the mountain, with beautiful views over Kyoto and monkeys roaming freely around the mountain top.
Exploring Arashiyama & The Oi River
A quick insight into the hilly town of Arashiayama and the stunningly beautiful Oi River, one of the most beautiful towns just 30 minutes out of Kyoto.
Wandering Around The Bamboo Grove
One of the most beautiful and photographed places in Japan has to be the epic bamboo grove in Arashiyama, just a short way out of Kyoto.
Fushimi Inari-Taisha Temple
One of the most visited attractions in Kyoto is Fushimi Inari-Taisha, the shrine famous for it’s thousands of tightly placed torii gates set along it’s beautiful hiking trails around the shrine grounds.
An Essential Guide To Kyoto
An essential guide of everything you need to know when visiting Kyoto, Japan – including when to go, what to do, the best places to stay and can’t miss experiences.
