Posts Tagged ‘kyoto’
Tasty Travels: Learning To Make Soba Noodles From Scratch In Japan
I love all carbs, but I’ve always had a special affinity for soba noodles — which you absolutely must try when traveling to Japan. With the above in mind, you can imagine my excitement when in Izushi, a town known for its rich soba noodle culture and unique way of eating the dish, I was…Read more...
Where To Go On Vacation In 2015 (Based On My Favorite Trips)
This past year has been a whirlwind of travel, and I’ve been fortunate enough to visit a number of great destinations. It’s been a year of triumph’s — from finding true love as a traveler (not an easy feat!) to learning how strong I was by biking my way around India — and life-changing trips.…Read more...
Having A Shabushabu Experience In Gion, Kyoto, Japan
One of the most interesting restaurants I ate at during my trip to Kyoto, Japan, was at Gion Gyuzen (323 Gionmachikitagawa, Higashiyamaku) and partaking in some traditional shabushabu. Upon entering the restaurant I was asked to remove my shoes and was escorted to a private room with sliding doors and a low table adorned with…Read more...
Finding True Love At Kiyomizu-dera Temple In Kyoto, Japan
Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto was established during the eighth century, and today is one of the most interesting Japan attractions to visit. Made of wood, the structure has burned down numerous times, although the building we see today — created without nails and featuring a thatched roof — was created in 1633. The story goes…Read more...
From Soba To Shabushabu: 8 Reasons Japan’s Kansai Region Should Be Your Next Trip
I recently took a trip to Japan, exploring the Kansai Region’s many food and cultural offerings. Aside for Kyoto, I had never really heard of the other places I went to, adding an element of excitement to the visit. After spending time in spaces like Uji, Nara, Amanohashidate, Izushi and Osaka — as well as…Read more...
Kyoto Day Trip: Amanohashidate, Japan’s Scenic Sandbar
While Kyoto, Japan, has much to offer travelers, a scenic day trip option is Amanohashidate. Also known as “The Bridge to Heaven,” it’s touted as one of Japan’s three most scenic areas. This is due to the 2.2-mile (3.6-kilometer) natural sand bridge covered in pine trees that sits in the Sea of Japan, set against…Read more...
Culture Shock: My First Onsen Experience In Japan
“When doing the Japanese onsen you’ll bring a small and big towel to the locker room where you can leave the big towel in a locker or basket. The baths are separated by male and female. You’ll then remove your clothes and bring your small towel with you to the public bathing area to wash…Read more...
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