Kyoto was our stop after more than a week in Tokyo. We were struck by a city that was way calmer, smaller and lower buildings. Still lively but not as big and lour as Tokyo. It had some much needed calmness. But that does not mean out culinary adventure stopped. Have a look at the… Continue reading Kyoto Food
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Kyoto Travel guide (part II)
Welcome to the second part of my Kyoto Travel guide! As you remember from the first part, Kyoto is the former capital of Japan, rich in temples, museums and great food. We spent 3 days and we saw 5 temples and shrines – and not all the ones that we wanted to visit! It’s a… Continue reading Kyoto Travel guide (part II)
Kyoto Travel Guide (part I)
We have spent 3 days in Kyoto, and compared to Tokyo, it was smaller, quieter and less crowded. It was like a break from the hustle & bustle of Tokyo. What we did there was, besides of eating great food, was visiting a lot of temples and museum. It is true that most were close… Continue reading Kyoto Travel Guide (part I)
Japanese Beauty & Makeup Haul
I have been reading for many months about how amazing Japanese beauty & makeup products are. So when we went to Japan for 2 weeks, I did so much research that my entire browser history was full of tips and recommendations. I stocked up on lots of sheet masks and went for the most popular… Continue reading Japanese Beauty & Makeup Haul
Day Trip to Hakone
Another day trip that can be done from Tokyo is going to Hakone to check out Mt Fuji. We left early in the morning from Shinjuku station, from the ticket office. You will take the romance car from Shinjuku to Odawara and from there you can take the bus to Hakone-machi (to get a view… Continue reading Day Trip to Hakone