Decided to get out of Kyoto and just go to one sightseeing tourist spot, Arashiyama Bamboo Groves, because I enjoyed the slow day, which felt right for a quiet city like Kyoto. You can get to Arashiyama by bus 28 (get off at Arashiyama-Tenryuji-mae about 30 minutes later) Alternatively, from Kyoto Station, San-in Line you can take JR Sagano to Saga-Arashiyama Station, where...Read More
It started raining again shortly after, and I wasn't in the mood to sightsee in the rain so I took a five-minute walk to a nearby mall, AEON Mall KYOTO, to buy some earrings. AEON Mall KYOTO Address 1 Nishikujo Toriiguchicho, Minami Ward, 京都市南区 Kyoto Prefecture 601-8417, Japan Opening Hours 10am to 9pm daily It was the weekends so AEON Mall KYOTO was...Read More
Kyoto, the capital of Japan for 1000 years and Japan's seventh largest city, is famous for its numerous scenic spots and classic shrines. From Eastern to Western or Northern to Southern Kyoto, there's no part of the beautiful country that doesn't wow you. Even though I love scenic cities for the potnetial beautiful photos, I wasn't excited about Kyoto for some reason, and...Read More
There were three things I wanted to fix at 99 Percent Hair Studio: my overgrown looks, my bad haircut (please don't ever trust your precious mane to a neighbourhood salon!) and a switch in my hair colour. I was bored of my blue hair so I told Nicole, my hairstylist, that I'll trust her to do whatever she likes to my hair since...Read More
Iconic Glico Man sign located right smack in the middle of Dotonbori. Glico Man sign first gained popularity among locals who gathered at Dotonbori to celebrate Japan's sports victories as the Glico Man resembles an athlete in a victory pose. Dotonbori Address Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 542-0071, Japan (Glico Man sign is located near H&M and F21, along Shinsaibashi 心斎橋) Nearest Subway Station...Read More
Osaka Castle Park (can totally imagine how beautiful the park will be during cherry blossom season!) Osaka Castle Park Address 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 540-0002, Japan Nearest Subway Station Tanimachi Yonchome Station (Tanimachi Subway Line and Chuo Subway Line) Approximately ¥240 without one day pass Opening Hours 9am to 5pm daily Fee Free for Osaka Castle Park ¥600 for Osaka...Read More
