Hair care items and cosmetics using natural ingredients are popular in Japan. Recently, using natural items for manicures has also become a hot topic. Wanting only luxury brands can be a problem, but thinking “anything‘s fine as long as it’s cheap” isn’t good either. You should only us
Among the numerous tourist attractions in Kyoto, "Kinkakuji" is well known than any other ones. The official name is "Rokuon-ji(鹿苑寺)", but it is commonly called "Kinkaku-ji(金閣寺)" because it is famous for its reliquary hall "Kinkaku". Because it is registered as a World Heritage site, many peop
Shirakawago is one of the tourist attractions strongly recommended to come when visiting Japan. In a small village, there gather many houses built in traditional architecture style called Gassho building. Shirakawago, located in the northern Gifu prefecture, is a traditional settlement as
Japan is a country popular among tourists around the world with many beautiful scenery. Among them, three spots said to be especially beautiful are called "Japan's Three Scenic Spots": Miyajima, Amanohashidate and Matsushima. Miyajima（宮島） The Big Torii The first one to introduce is Miyajim
Byodo-in, a temple in Uji, Kyoto, is one of the World Heritage Sites. It's a little bit far from the city center of Kyoto, but it is still one of the indispensable spots for Kyoto sightseeing. A representative spot in the precincts is the "Phoenix Hall(鳳凰堂)" which is well known as a national t
Nanzen-ji located in the east of Kyoto city is one of the most prestigious temples in Japan. As you go through the middle gate, you will see an outstandingly big building. The closer you approach it, the more you will be overwhelmed by its power. The building is called Sanmon(三門), the m
There are plenty of interesting places in Kyoto, which never make visitors tired. Especially, it is the autumn leaves season that makes Kyoto even more tasteful. Here I'll introduce the autumn leaves festival which will be held at Umekoji Park near Kyoto Station. During the festival, on
Kyoto is the representative tourist destination in Japan, and there are many tourist sights to visit. Its sceneries, such as the bright cherry blossoms in spring and the burning red leaves in autumn, attract you with the taste of Japan. Many of the travelers are so fascinated with Kyoto that t
"Kiyomizudera" is a representative tourist spot in Kyoto. It is a popular spot where many tourists visit throughout the year, but in particular I would like to recommend visiting the special night viewing held in spring and autumn. Here I'll introduce the night viewing in autumn which features be
I’m going to introduce three well-known restaurants that exhibit a Japanese taste among the many theme restaurants that continue to pop up. There’s no question you will be surprised by the unique culture of the Heian era and the Sengoku period exhibited within these interiors. These businesses boast
For the most part I get around by train and bus - apart from that, even when it’s a little far, I walk. At such times, I often can’t help but think, “if only I had a bike!” This is where rental cycles are the go to option. Up until a while ago the image of riding a rental bike, with their big
Visiting a shrine is an integral part of any journey to the land of the rising sun. Most of us have heard through guidebooks of the likes of Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine, Hiroshima's Itsukushima Shrine and Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, etc. However, there are many more spots - hidden secret shrines worth c
This is a continuation of the previous report [“A Quick Trip to Tomamu”, what to do for 2 days and 1 night]. This entry will conclude the second day. [DAY1] What to do (1): Wake up with a jet bath 5:00 AM Retiring before midnight the previous night I got some great sleep and am wide aw
