One 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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JapanJapan Hotel ReviewsShigaTravel
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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Food ReviewsJapanKyotoTravel
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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JapanKyotoTravel
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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JapanKyotoTravel
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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JapanOsakaTravel
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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JapanNaraTravel
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.…
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Kusaga Taisha Shrine, the thousand lanterns shrine in Nara
by kumamonjengby kumamonjengUnesco World Heritage Site Kusaga Taisha Shrine is located in the west of Nara Deer Park, very close to Todaiji Temple. It is a Unesco World Heritage site together with…
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14 Things you need to know about the Convenience Stores in Japan or Japanese Konbini Review
by kumamonjengby kumamonjengDuring my visit to Japan, there are a few days which my hotel did not include the morning breakfast. They charge pretty high so I decided to have my cheap…
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JapanJapan Hotel ReviewsOsakaTravel
La’gent Hotel Osaka Bay – Cheap rate & new hotel near Universal Studio Japan
by kumamonjengby kumamonjengWe stayed in La’gent Hotel Osaka Bay which is very near Universal Studios Japan during my stay in Osaka. It is about half an hour from the heart of Osaka.…