We meet near Kyoto Station. The tour ends in Nara. You can return to Kyoto after the tour (the guide usually returns after the tour) or stay and get lunch and explore Nara on your own. I have a JR ...

There are five tours on offer, exploring hotspots and hidden gems, the fish market, or the “Deep Osaka” street food tour, ...

My hubs and I just got back from a trip to Osaka and Kyoto, where we had a wonderful time exploring these beautiful cities beyong the usual spots. While iconic places like Dotonbori, Arashiyama Bamboo ...

The map below shows the location of Kyoto and Osaka. The blue line represents the straight line joining these two place. The distance shown is the straight line or the air travel distance between ...

Between the humidity of summer and the cold of winter, Kyoto City’s pleasant autumn weather is much-anticipated by locals eager to get back outdoors. Along with its mountainous surroundings, the ...

The map below shows the location of Nara and Tokyo. The blue line represents the straight line joining these two place. The distance shown is the straight line or the air travel distance between Tokyo ...

We arrive in Tokyo on the 16th April and have four full days before we fly out again. I was hoping to get a trip in to see Nara and Kyoto during this time. I was hoping for some advice on if this is a ...

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Eating our way through Japan is a no-brainer—it’s an adventure for the taste buds! From iconic street food to unexpected delights at convenience stores, Japan's food scene is next-level. Whether ...