Shikoku is the smallest islands of the major islands in Japan (Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu). This island is a hidden gem for the advance travelers who have been to Japan…
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The Overrrated Arashimaya Bamboo Forest – Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon “Lookalike” Scene
by kumamonjengby kumamonjengArashimaya literally means Storm Mountain/ 嵐山, located in the western outskirt of Kyoto. We stayed around Biwako another scenic district which is about 30 km away from Arashimaya. (Half an…
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Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto – The Memoir of Geisha Filmed Scene
by kumamonjengby kumamonjengFushimi Inari Shrine is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gate. The Shrine was founded in 711 AD making it one of Kyoto’s oldest and most historic landmarks. If…
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Kimono Rental Review – Everything you need to know about Kimono, including the rental price.
by kumamonjengby kumamonjengOne way to learn more about Japanese culture while in Japan is to wear traditional costumes, be it kimono or yukata while strolling historical and picturesque streets. Kyoto would be…
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Where to stay in Kyoto? Biwako Hotel Review
by kumamonjengby kumamonjengWe stayed 2 nights at Biwako Hotel, it is located 12 km from the iconic Kiyomizu-Dera temple in Kyoto. If you are traveling to Kyoto and not knowing where to…
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Indian Cuisine in Japan Review – One of the popular food in Japan!
by kumamonjengby kumamonjengJapanese love Indian food and one of the cuisine you should try while in Japan is the Japanese version of Indian food. I was quite surprised to find out how…
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Strolling in Gion – the Gesha District in Kyoto Japan
by kumamonjengby kumamonjengThe one thing most visitors like to do in Gion is hoping to take a glimpse of the geisha or in Kyoto dialect, they called it “geiko”. They usually dressed…
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Explore Kyomizu Dera in Kimono is a perfect match for your Kyoto experience!
by kumamonjengby kumamonjengMy day in Kyoto starts with the most important temples in this area, Kyomizu dera/清水寺. Literally translated as “Pure Water Temple” which was founded around 780 AD and now being…
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Osaka Japan Train Guide – My observation and experience with JR (Japan Rail) and Subway Metro
by kumamonjengby kumamonjengI stayed in Osaka Bay area and did a train ride to the city center. My plan was to visit Kuromon, Denden Town and Nipponbashi area. Our rental car was…
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Nara Todaiji Temple – 12 things you like to learn before you go to this UNESCO World Heritage Site
by kumamonjengby kumamonjengTodaiji is a landmark in Nara, it is one of the most famous and historical temples which was built in 752 and now it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.…