Akihabara in Tokyo is arguably the most popular destination for anime fans. But for those who enjoy reading manga more than anything else, then Kyoto International Manga Museum in Nakagyo Ward is your haven. With over 300,000 manga collections, Kyoto International Manga Museum is more of a library rather than a museum since the visitors can […]
Your trip to Japan isn’t complete without visiting Kyoto. Check out these must to do when you are in Kyoto. A Day at Kinkakuji Temple Whether you visit by snow winter or in summer, nothing is as significant of Kyoto as Kinkakuji’s golden refkection glittering on the surface of the pond before it. Kinkakuji Temple […]
If you’re wondering where to stay in Kyoto and you want to save as much Japanese yen for karaoke and anime merchandise. Check out these wallet-friendly apartments for rent in Kyoto. 3 bed rooms Suite 95m²！2 stop from JR Kyoto Street 30 Days Rent: ¥90,000 Floor Plan: 3LDK Area: 95㎡ Closest Station: Tanbaguti Station Distance from Station: 8 […]
Good things happen to those who wait. A classic catchphrase thrown by anyone who has stumbled upon some of life’s misfortunes. True, indeed. But, what if luck is stuck in traffic or is having a lazy day and has not paid a visit? Are you willing to sit and wait till the apples fall on […]
Kiyomizu-dera Temple, an independent Buddhist temple, can be found presiding over the Southern Higashiyama sightseeing district, just right in the eastern part of Kyoto. The temple is one of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage sites and was one of the shortlist for the New 7 Wonders of the World because of […]
It is said that Zen originated in China and was brought to Japan in the 13th century by the Chinese ascetic priest Eisai. Zen is notably based on the practice of sitting meditation (zazen in Japanese) that leads to Buddha’s enlightenment. Zen’s devotees seek to live in the present moment and experience reality, without hope […]
Japan’s cherry blossoms tend to steal the spotlight and every spring, travelers from around the world visit Japan to see the country’s cherry blossoms, but the season also brings several other stunning blooms to admire. Wisteria vines are no less enchanting, popularly known as fuji in Japanese, may only be the country’s second most famous […]
Fushimi Sake District is a charming, traditional sake brewing district – that is also known for the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine along with the willow-lined Horikawa River in southern Kyoto. Fushimi actually means “underground water” and the springs in this area are renowned for their high quality. The water from these underground sources is soft, […]
Toji Temple (West Temple) is the oldest flea market in Japan and one of Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Site of immense historical significance – it was founded at the beginning of the Heian Period just after the capital was moved to Kyoto in the late 700s. It is a large template along with its unused […]
Ukyo is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto. Since Kyoto was once the capital of Japan, one surely would not find a hard time looking for activities to do once you’re in Ukyo. With that in mind, let KaguAruoo help you sort out your itinerary from sightseeing to discovering the hidden […]