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One Day Tour Through Kyoto’s Higashiyama
When going to Japan’s ancient capital, you have to do a one day tour of one of the best preserved districts in Kyoto Higashiyama. Considering the district alone has around 1600 temples, combine that number with the Shinto shrines all around the city and you have over 2000 different places to visit! Of course these [...]
Sakura House Kyoto’s Personal Concierge Service
When coming to Kyoto, staying at a traditional “machiya” house can certainly enhances the experience of being in Japan’s old capital, it gives guests the chance to experience what actually living in Kyoto is like. As beautiful and private this properties can be, one aspect might make some people think twice. That is, most properties [...]
Kyoto’s BIGGEST Festival: Gion Matsuri 2018
With all the festivals happening all year round throughout Japan, one of the biggest festivals and most renown is without a doubt the Gion Matsuri (or Gion Festival) in Kyoto, with a history dating back 1000 years. Tweet
Taking advantage of the Nishiki Market
Japan certainly has many tourist attractions and a wide variety of beautiful places to visit, but one particular aspect that brings many travelers to this country is its food. Japanese food is quite well known all around the world, and you may find ramen and sushi shops in your own country. Nonetheless, being in the [...]
Japanese Summertime Drinks – Trying Clear Coke
When it rains in Japan,but you’re in a T-shirt, that only means one thing, it’s summertime! It’s no secret that Japan loves it’s specialty drinks, with new favours coming out every season, including some sakura-infused drinks, which I don’t completely understand, but hey, Japan. This season is no different for the range of new drinks [...]
Tenjin-san, the Endless Flea Market in Kyoto
One of the many marvels people enjoy when coming to Kyoto is the possibility to buy some really unique original goods. Most people traveling to Kyoto have heard of the flea markets available on certain days of the month, the most popular being the one held on the 21st of each month at Toji Temple [...]
5 Reasons To Be In Tokyo This Summer for Cheap!
Summer is just around the corner, and what a better place to spend that summer than in Japan! Summer, for most of the world, means summer holidays (sorry, Australia), which means there’s months where instead of lounging around the house, you could be in Japan, soaking up the atmosphere of a Tokyo summer. You don’t [...]
Exploring the Japanese garden at Sakura House Kyoto
Moss is one of the many characteristics of a Japanese garden. You may have seen the large amount it may cover at some temples, as the famous Saiho-ji Temple (popularly known as “Kokedera” or Moss Temple). It’s no wonder why it grows at our garden at Sakura House Kyoto Imadegawa. The most amazing feature of moss [...]
Diving into Nishijin’s Roots in Kyoto
Just a 6 minute walk from Sakura House Kyoto Imadegawa is the Nishijin Textile Center, displaying the spirit that has, and still does, make the backbone of this neighborhood, the traditional Nishijin style of weaving. From kimonos to framed woven art pieces, this center displays the history and beauty of such a delicate art form, [...]
Taking a Peek at Nishijin in Kyoto
It goes without saying that Kyoto attracts great number of travelers all year round. With it’s numerous temples and shrines, to it’s traditional food, ambiance and goods, this city certainly keeps tradition at it’s core. With such an influx of tourists, workers and Japanese culture enthusiasts, Kyoto has a great chance to show off it’s [...]
