Yojiya is known as Kyoto’s most traditional cosmetic brand. It has a long standing history as traditional Japanese cosmetic brand. For many Japanese women, Yojiya these days are more popular for oil blotting paper with traditional Kyoto’s woman face illustration. I never skip shopping at Yojiya’s store whenever I visited Kyoto even it’s just for …
If there is one place one should never skip while visiting Japan for the first time it will be Kyoto. It has a long list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, bamboo grove, Gion, traditional Japanese houses and the food, those more than enough to allure traveller to come for a visit in Kyoto.
Arashiyama is second most popular tourists destination in Kyoto. Arashiyama for many means a lush green of bamboo forest. Other attractions within the area are often overlooked by many. We were amongst those people who did not think of spending more time to explore Arashiyama when we first went to Kyoto. Only on our second …
Kyoto is one of Japan’s most popular cities at all times of the year. To see World’s Heritage Sites and experience local cultures (like traditional Japanese dining and wearing kimono) are usually the main reasons to visit Kyoto. In spring, another strong reason to visit Kyoto is to see cherry blossoms (sakura). Sakura viewing is …
Travel and Leisure magazine recently released a list of world’s best cities. Kyoto is named as the best city in the world based on responses from thousands of experienced travelers in the magazine’s annual survey. It is the second year in a row for Kyoto to be on top of the list. A second …
Golden Pavilion or Kinkakuji temple is zen Buddhist temple located in northern Kyoto. Kinkakuji is a symbol of Kyoto and part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for its golden roofs and has been regarded as one of the most beautiful temples in Japan. It is beautiful all year long. On a bright summer …
