I’ll be honest with you, my entire Japan trip pretty much evolved around one thing: where to eat. Whether I was in Tokyo, Kanazawa, Osaka, or right here in Kyoto, my days were literally scheduled around my next meal! Every single day, I made it my personal mission to track down the best food experiences…
After spending a full month exploring Japan, I’m just going to come out and say it: Kyoto is hands down my favorite city in the country. And yes, that means I officially prefer it over Tokyo (which I know is a big call, but hear me out). I am a total sucker for Japanese culture…
Just in case you’ve read any of my other Kyoto articles, you probably already know how obsessed I am with this city. I am a huge fan and a firm believer that Kyoto is the absolute best place to visit in Japan. It has such a rich culture and history, and for anyone who loves…
Kyoto is for sure one of the top places to visit in Japan and, as a matter of fact, it’s actually my personal favorite city in the country. I’ll be honest, I could probably spend weeks here. I’m completely obsessed with the temples, the shrines, the architecture, and that super calm vibe you get here,…
Kyoto is easily one of the most visited spots in Japan, and just like anywhere else in the country, the timing of your trip is going to completely change the vibe of your experience. Japan has so many distinct seasons, you’ve got everything from the cherry blossoms and fall foliage to “Golden Week” and even…
Osaka is one of the main stops on most Japan itineraries, usually right after Tokyo and Kyoto, but it often feels a bit overlooked. From my own experience, it’s a really good in-between city, not as hectic as Tokyo, but not as quiet or traditional as Kyoto either. There’s so many cool neighborhoods and things…
I’ve mentioned this a few times already, but people keep asking me about Osaka, especially whether it’s worth staying longer or if one or two days (usually combined with Universal Studios) is enough. And honestly, if you can make it work, I really think Osaka deserves more time. Osaka ended up being one of my…
One of the big, obvious highlights in Osaka is Osaka Castle and honestly, for good reason. Osaka Castle is definitely a must-see. In fact, it was the very first thing I did when I arrived in Osaka. I went straight there and ended up spending hours just walking around Osaka Castle Park. I took way…
From my own experience, Osaka is one of the most underrated cities in Japan. I didn’t arrive with a long list of expectations, which might be why I ended up liking it as much as I did. A lot of people treat Osaka mainly as a base for Universal Studios Japan and then move on,…
Osaka was one of those cities I liked almost immediately, and I still think it’s a little underrated. It’s lively without being exhausting, chaotic in a way that’s actually fun, and much easier to navigate than I expected on my first trip to Japan (honestly, way easier than Tokyo). You’ve got neighborhoods like Dotonbori, Namba,…