by abbyinkyoto | Oct 25, 2024 | Shopping, Travel Tips
Exploring Shinsekai: A Step-by-Step Guide to Osaka’s Retro District Shinsekai, Osaka’s “New World,” is a nostalgic neighborhood filled with vibrant street life, delicious food, and quirky attractions. Follow this simple guide to explore Shinsekai and...
by abbyinkyoto | Oct 18, 2024 | Travel Tips
Just a short trip from Kyoto, Uji offers a perfect escape with its rich history, literary significance, and world-renowned matcha culture. This guide will take you through everything you need to know for a perfect day in Uji, from crossing its ancient bridges to...
by abbyinkyoto | Oct 9, 2024 | Food
Nishiki Market is a historic 390-meter-long shopping street in Kyoto, established over 400 years ago. With approximately 130 stores selling fresh fish, local ingredients, snacks, and souvenirs, Nishiki Market is often called “Kyoto’s Kitchen.” While...
by abbyinkyoto | Oct 2, 2024 | Travel Tips
Kyoto Station is not just a transportation hub; it’s a gateway to Kyoto’s rich cultural heritage and a central point for tourists to explore the city. As one of Japan’s largest and most modern stations, it connects local trains, buses, taxis, and the Shinkansen...
by abbyinkyoto | Sep 27, 2024 | Travel Tips
Kyoto has a rich secondhand shopping scene, offering everything from fashion and luxury items to anime and electronics. Below is a guide to the best secondhand and vintage stores in Kyoto based on my video, complete with store hours to help you plan your shopping...
