1. Eat Waygu There are numerous Waygu restaurants in Kyoto – but I think I found the most fun one! One evening walking in the Gion District – we stumbled upon Izakaya Maumu. It offers a laid back vibe (you can’t help but love the yellow rubber duck motif!)… and the friendliest staff we encountered in Japan. Literally the best steak I’ve […]
April 20, 2026
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1. Eat Waygu There are numerous Waygu restaurants in Kyoto – but I think I found the most fun one! One evening walking in the Gion District – we stumbled upon Izakaya Maumu. It offers a laid back vibe (you can’t help but love the yellow rubber duck motif!)… and the friendliest staff we encountered in Japan. Literally the best steak I’ve […]
April 20, 2026
1. Prime Locations This popular Japanese hotel brand has many hotels near train stations, restaurants, shops, and popular neighborhoods. My husband and I stayed at the Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nishi-Shinjuku Premier and loved our location and views! From our room – we could catch glimpses of Mt. Fuji and the fall foliage in the nearby park. It’s in a quiet location, but […]
March 21, 2026
1. Best Time to Go They will tell you spring during cherry blossom season… I will disagree and highly suggest you go in the autumn! I can now attest – the colors are phenomenal… a red maple leaf unique to Japan! Peak leaf season is mid November through early December in Tokyo and Kyoto (earlier in the North). It’s […]
January 22, 2026
Don’t just be the observer looking in… it’s extra important to take part in local experiences when visiting Japan. The majority of Japanese don’t speak English, they have a culture of quietness in public areas, and it’s easy to be just a number in their large cities – if you don’t actively seek out making connections. 1. Go […]
January 15, 2026
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