
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 […]
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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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