Category: Kyoto
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Pontocho dining, Kyoto
For solo travelers who want to go to Pontocho with someone else, we recommend an easygoing tour. Kyoto: Gion & Pontocho Food Tour with 13 Dishes takes you to casual restaurants rather than upscale establishments. Solo travelers are also welcome. A local guide will take you and your group to a recommended tavern. Pontocho alley…
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Kyoto from Tokyo day trip by bullet train (Shinkansen)
If you are in Tokyo and you have only one day to visit Kyoto, then take a bullet train (Shinkansen). It takes one hour and 12 minutes one way. Kyoto from Tokyo Bullet train Shinkansen bullet train runs almost every 5 minutes during day time. So you never miss one. There are three types of…
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Kyoto tours
Kyoto is considered one of the most historically rich cities in Japan. It was the imperial capital of Japan for over a thousand years, and as such, Kyoto has many important cultural and historical sites, including temples, shrines, palaces, and gardens. One of Kyoto’s most famous attractions is the Golden Pavilion, also known as Kinkakuji,…