After feasting over Japanese food for the last couple of days, it was timely to make a visit to the Kuromon Ichiba Market of Osaka, where the fresh products were put on sale before ending up as meals. However, the timing was just off as we arrived late afternoon when the shops were starting to close […]

In line with the Japan tourism campaign of “Hands-Free Travel”, that is to travel without the encumbrance of large luggage, we had our luggage sent directly to our next hotel, Biwako Hotel in Shiga Prefecture by using the forwarding services provided by Kansai Tourist Information Centre at Kyoto Tower.  Where is Shiga Prefecture? While Kyoto […]

During the maiko show at Hirashin Ryokan, I noticed the maiko’s exquisite kimono and hair ornaments. It was like a dream came true when we were later brought to Kyokomachi Kimono Rental to dress-up in kimono for the women and yukata for the men. Imagine strolling down the streets of Kyoto especially around Higashiyama and […]

Once our luggages sent to Kyoto Century Hotel, we took the train from Jr Kyoto Station to Jr Inari to visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, also known as “O-inari-san” to Japanese people. It took us between 5 – 10 minutes before arriving at one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. The head shrine of god […]