The Silver Pavillion, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Geiko culture, the Gion District, epic fall colors, Toji Temple market, and the best waygu steak of my life! In my Travel by Kris video series I share my personal travel and destination tips with you – only recommending restaurants, activities, and accommodations I’ve experienced first hand. Until the […]
May 28, 2026
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The Silver Pavillion, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Geiko culture, the Gion District, epic fall colors, Toji Temple market, and the best waygu steak of my life! In my Travel by Kris video series I share my personal travel and destination tips with you – only recommending restaurants, activities, and accommodations I’ve experienced first hand. Until the […]
May 28, 2026
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
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