Situated a short walk west of Shijo-Karasuma and Shijo stations, Hotel Mystays Kyoto Shijo is a good and inexpensive downtown hotel. Rooms are comfortable, and the multiple bus connections nearby make it a great base for exploring the rest of the city. Continue reading

If you’re ready to pop the question, Kyoto is a great place to do it. Kyoto is an incredibly romantic city and it’s filled with beautiful, quiet spots. Here is our guide to the best places to propose in Kyoto. Continue reading

Buying shinkansen bullet train tickets online is easy to do before you arrive in Japan. It’s also easy buy them in Japan from train station vending machines. We’ll show you how to do both. Continue reading