Kyoto

Rurouni Kenshin

Exploring Rurouni Kenshin Pilgrimage Spots in Kyoto

Since the manga series began in 1994, Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story has gained popularity in a variety of forms, including anime and live-action film adaptations. Known as “Ruroken” in Japan, it is also called Samurai X in some foreign countries such as the U.S., because of the cross-shaped scar on the cheek of the main character, Kenshin. This work is loved by people all over the world. This article, we will introduce some...
Arabica

Investigating % ARABICA’s Roots: Are They from Kyoto? The Secrets Behind Their Spec...

With its main store in Higashiyama, Kyoto, % ARABICA is a popular coffee brand with 213 stores around the world. It has a reputation for offering highly aromatic specialty coffee using the world’s best espresso machines. In Japan, there are only seven locations: three in Kyoto, two in Tokyo, and one in Niseko, Hokkaido, making it a popular spot that many people visit when sightseeing in Kyoto. This time, I, a resident of Kyoto, would...
Kyouto Station

Connecting to Kyoto City’s Own Public Wi-Fi (Kyoto Wi-Fi): A Guide

Kyoto City is a place where you can enjoy traditional Japanese culture, seasonal nature, and elegant cityscapes. Kyoto City, which attracts many tourists not only from Japan but also from overseas, has Free Wi-Fi (KYOTO Wi-Fi) that anyone can use free of charge 24 hours a day. ‘Below we will tell you how to connect to the free Wi-Fi in Kyoto City. How to use and connect to the free Wi-Fi in Kyoto City (KYOTO...
Maiko

What Makes Gion So Famous? How Long Does It Take to Walk Around Gion?

Gion is known as the “flower district”(花街 = Hanamachi, an olden Japanese word that roughly equates to “red light district”) of Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan. Gion is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Kyoto, especially as an area where you can feel the atmosphere of the ancient capital. The area is dotted with attractive spots such as “ochaya” (お茶屋 = teahouses) where maiko and geiko entertain visitors, restaurants, matcha (powdered green...
Hello Kitty Hotel

Have You Heard About the Hello Kitty Hotel in Kyoto? They Also Have a Kuromi Room!

There are hotels in Kyoto where you can stay surrounded by Hello Kitty interiors. There are RESI STAY THE KYOTO, with its fun pop interior, and RESI STAY NISHIKI, a traditional Kyoto machiya that has been remodeled to give a Japanese feel. RESI STAY THE KYOTO also has rooms with Kuromi, another Sanrio character, so it is recommended not only for Kitty fans, but also for those who want to experience Japan’s famous kawaii culture....
Kamigamo Shrine

How to visit Kamigamo Shrine (Kyoto)? The sacred place of the anime “HELLO WORLD”

Kamigamo Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in the ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto. Together with Shimogamo Shrine, also in Kyoto, it is famous for the Aoi Matsuri (hollyhock festival), one of the three major festivals in Kyoto, and is a popular power spot that is worshipped by the locals. In recent years, it has also become known as the “sacred” place for the animated movie Hello World, which is set in Kyoto, and...