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Fushimi Inari Taisha is a shrine in Kyoto, Japan. The trail is about 4 km long and when crowds are busy, the path can take about 2 hours. You’ll most certainly put in more than 5,000 steps if you take…

The Kyoto Imperial Palace – did you know it’s been destroyed and rebuilt eight times. You can’t walk inside the palace, not without a tour, and you can’t take any photographs on the inside. You can take as many photos…

The Kyoto Botanical Gardens are a stunning place to visit – enjoy nature, enjoy tranquility, and enjoy people watching. We visited on the weekend (either a Saturday or a Sunday) and there were so many activities happening. From face painting…

The Togetsu-kyo Bridge is a beautiful space just outside of Kyoto – it’s a neighbourhood that has quite a few tourist sights, so be sure to check it out. It’s lovely to see the countryside in Japan and this area…

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove – it’s such an awesome place to check out if you’re in Kyoto. Like most places, the photos online are vastly edited. In person, the bamboo is very, very green. It also sways back and forth in…

Kyoto Tower is a sight – it 100% reminds me of the Jetsons, much like the Seattle Space Needle. Get tickets and get ready to see Kyoto from above – we spent about 30 minutes here, it’s not that big…

The Kyoto Aquarium is an awesome place to spend a few hours. From the jellyfish wonders area – it’s wild, you should check it out – to the penguins, there’s a lot to see. Plus, it’s fun! Okay, let’s check…