Thinking of taking a day trip from Kyoto? Mt Hiei might be exactly what you’re looking for! The mountain located is on the border of Kyoto and Shiga prefectures and houses one of Japan’s most important temples, Enryaku-ji. This mountain … Continue reading Best Day Trips from Kyoto – Mt Hiei (accessible by cable car!)
While Kyoto has become famous for its world renowned temples such as Kinkakuji and Kiyomizu Dera, the city is home to hundreds of other beautiful neighborhood temples and shrines, most of which carry significant heritage and history. Taizo-in is one … Continue reading Taizo-in Temple | Hidden Gems of Kyoto
Tokyo is well known for being one of the world’s most expensive cities, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t save while exploring. In fact, there are a ton of ways you can sightseeing in Tokyo for free! Here’s a … Continue reading Top 5 FREE Places with the Best Views of Tokyo
If you enjoy traditional art, architecture and history, there is truly no better place in Japan to visit than Kyoto. The ancient capital is so well preserved it produced a whopping 17 UNESCO world heritage sites, all of which have … Continue reading The Easy Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Although Akihabara had initially become famous for electronics, this shopping district is now more famous for being the capital of anime, manga and gaming. The nearest train station is Akihabara station, and you can really spend several days exploring this … Continue reading Things to do in Akihabara | Japanese Geek Culture
Ryoan-ji is one of Kyoto’s many UNESCO world heritage sites and is easily my personal favourite Japanese temple. Right at the foot of the hills of Northern Kyoto, the temple offers a peaceful and tranquil experience, quite different from the … Continue reading Ryoan-ji | Best Temples of Kyoto
Studio Ghibli is without a doubt the most famous animation studio in Japan. The studio has produced some of the most beautiful and awe inspiring films that have stood the test of time, transcended language barriers and inspired millions. The Ghibli museum is … Continue reading Ghibli Museum Guide | The dream destination of any anime fan
Probably the most famous temple in Kyoto, the UNESCO world heritage site Kinkaku-ji attracts massive crowds, for good reason. With its top two floors covered entirely in gold leaf, Kinkaku-ji truly lives up to its reputation as a sight to … Continue reading Kinkakuji Temple Guide: Get the Most Out of Your Trip
This is a guide to all the anime, manga and gaming related Shopping, Museums, Theme Parks and Cafes found in Tokyo. The google maps locations are listed beside the location. For more information on the opening hours and closing days, click on the links … Continue reading The Otaku’s Guide to Tokyo – Places Anime Fans Can’t Miss Out!
the Kyoto International Manga Museum has become the mecca of manga fans everywhere, housing a massive 300,000 strong collection. The museum showcases the development of the manga industry over the years, and holds events and exhibitions that give insider peaks … Continue reading The Home of 300,000 Manga! Kyoto International Manga Museum
