Kyoto was our stop after more than a week in Tokyo. We were struck by a city that was way calmer, smaller and lower buildings. Continue Reading
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Kyoto Travel guide (part II)
Welcome to the second part of my Kyoto Travel guide! As you remember from the first part, Kyoto is the former capital of Japan, rich Continue Reading
Kyoto Travel Guide (part I)
We have spent 3 days in Kyoto, and compared to Tokyo, it was smaller, quieter and less crowded. It was like a break from the Continue Reading
Day Trip to Kamakura
If you spend more than a few days in Tokyo, it’s worth taking a day trip to Kamakura, a resort town by the sea with Continue Reading
Meiji Shrine
The first attraction we officially visited was the Meiji Shrine, after a walk through Yoyogi Park. It was a rather warm sunny Christmas day when Continue Reading