Arashiyama: a walk in Kyoto's famous bamboo grove
Arashiyama, west of Kyoto, is home to the famous bamboo grove: a peaceful walk between nature, temples and a relaxing riverside atmosphere.
Gion District: Immersion in Traditional Kyoto
Higashiyama is an old traditional district of Kyoto. These old-fashioned alleys are like a visit back in time, with Japanese people walking around in traditional dress (admittedly, for the photo) and its highlight, the Kiyomizu-dera temple
9 days in Japan: itinerary, budget and summary
A quick summary of our 9 days in Japan, a short stay where we mainly focused on Kansai and more particularly Kyoto and Osaka, our starting and finishing points.
Driving in Japan: What You Need to Know
A quick summary of the steps to take in order to be able to drive in Japan.