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The ancient capital of Japan is full of amazing temples and shrines that are a must see for any tourist visiting Kyoto. However, how do you get to all of them? The answer is not as simple as you may want it to be, it will take some effort to make your way around this ancient city.
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Strolling through the Asakusa area in Tokyo early in the morning, before anyone is up and about, and you will find some really interesting art work as you make your way through the empty streets.
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Having manners while you dine out is important in every country, but in Japan there are certain rules you should follow if you don’t want to make a scene. They aren’t laws, but they are the common practices that everyone does, so follow along and you won’t stand out too much like a tourist (or be considered rude, which is even worse).
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Even when exploring the ancient streets of Kyoto in the Gion District, you will still find American influences everywhere.
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Kyoto Station is a big, central hub in the middle of downtown Kyoto and will be a key fixture for your trip no matter if you are looking for a hotel, restaurant, or more importantly, the trains that operate out of the station. Here are some quick things to know about the massive station. Continue reading “Quick things to know about Kyoto Station”
Fushimi Inari in the historic and beautiful mountain shrine area in Southern Kyoto that is home to both the Fox gods and a ton of tourists who make their way to the sacred mountain. Continue reading “Exploring Fushimi Inari”
Tofukuji Temple is not as popular as Fushimi Inari or the other big tourist spots in Kyoto, but it is still a must see. The temple grounds are so large that you will never run into a large crowd, which is a nice change of pace compared to so many other spots in Kyoto (and even better these days when we should be keeping our physical distance as much as we can, along with wearing a mask). Continue reading “Part Two: Exploring Tofukuji Temple”
Tofukuji Temple is a beautiful Buddhist shrine complex that is often overlooked among the bigger tourist spots to see in Kyoto. However, it is worth stopping to see if you have a chance while exploring Kyoto (if and when things get back to some kind of normal and when travel is safer). Continue reading “Part One:Exploring Tofukuji Temple”
The Gate Hotel by Kaminarimon in Asakusa, Tokyo is one of the nicer hotels I have stayed in while visiting Tokyo. It is also right across the street from Sensoji Temple, putting it in an ideal location for any tourist wanting to explore this part of Tokyo.
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This is my first restaurant review from my own backyard of Tampa, Florida. I decided to start with a favorite spot of mine, Cappy’s Pizza.
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