Category: Travel

Kurotani Konkai-Komyoji Temple, also known as the source of Mount Hiei, is a sacred Buddhist site in Japan’s modern history. It has gained some fame, for example, as the place of offering for NHK’s historical drama “Jiang (Princesses of the Warring States)”. In addition, it served as a stronghold for the Aizu Clan (Tokugawa camp) […]

Sanjusangendo is probably the most challenging and yet rewarding travel article I have ever written. It’s challenging because photography is prohibited inside the temple, so I didn’t have many photos to use. However, it’s also rewarding because I was able to capture some shots from the outside…XD Anyway, before entering Sanjusangendo, I recommend reading the […]

Kurodani, Konkai-Komyoji Temple, originating from Mount Hiei. Although it is a sacred Buddhist site, it also holds a notable place in modern Japanese history… For instance, it is featured in the NHK Taiga drama “Gō: Hime-tachi no Sengoku” as a memorial site Additionally, it served as the base for the Aizu Domain (Tokugawa faction) during […]

I remember when I was a child, from Doraemon, Dragon Ball, YuYu Hakusho, Slam Dunk to the current Naruto, One Piece, it can be said that it is the generation of manga. Strictly speaking, without manga, there would be no nicklee, huh? The Kyoto Manga Museum is located in the city center of Kyoto, inside […]

Jingo-ji Temple is a renowned spot for maple viewing in the Takao area. Although it is not listed as a World Cultural Heritage site, it has a relatively high reputation. However, in September, you won’t be able to see a full blanket of red maple leaves. Even in the mountainous city of Takao, it’s the […]

Ichizawa Hanpu has been famous for a long time, but due to a family split incident, it has declined a bit and became two different brands, Ichizawa Hanpu and Ichizawa Shinzaburo Hanpu. Now they are back together, operating under the name Ichizawa Shinzaburo Hanpu.

Kyoto is a city in Japan that has the most World Cultural Heritage sites. One of them is the Kozan-ji Temple located in the Takao area. The Kozan-ji Temple is not famous for its scenery, but for its collection of famous artifacts. Therefore, visiting here during a season without cherry blossoms or autumn leaves is […]

There are many bus stops in the Shijo Kawaramachi area of Kyoto, and it can be quite chaotic. It’s best to have a sense of direction so as not to get confused with the stops. Let me first introduce the types of bus stops you will encounter here.

The Sannomiya area in Kobe is just as complex as Osaka’s Umeda and Namba. However, the cost of living in Kobe seems to be relatively cheaper. There are plenty of delicious food options and many beautiful scenic spots. Additionally, the Sannomiya area serves as an important hub. Therefore, this article is one of the basic […]

Osaka Metro is the most important transportation tool in Osaka for visiting major attractions. The utilization rate of Osaka Metro is estimated to be over 90%. Although the train frequency is high, if you are only traveling within the Osaka Metro, there is no need to check the schedule. However, if you are taking the […]