TIKIKITI: A Japan Travelogue

Exploring the Architecture of the Heisei Chishinkan Wing at the Kyoto National Museum Designed by Yoshio Taniguchi The Kyoto National Museum is located right across from Sanjūsangen-dō Temple. What I was most looking forward to here was ...

Visiting the Former Kyoto Prefectural Office Building The Agency for Cultural Affairs, Relocated Here in 2023 After taking a few detours, I finally arrived at the Agency for Cultural Affairs Kyoto Office and the Former Kyoto Prefectural ...

There’s a place in Kyoto where you can enjoy a wonderful biryani — a fragrant Indian rice dish cooked with spices, meat, and herbs — that blends the rich flavors of Indian cuisine with the delicate taste of Japanese washoku. I visited th...

During my stay in Kyoto, I visited Kappo Yamashita for dinner — a traditional Japanese fine-dining restaurant where I experienced the delicate flavors of Kyoto cuisine. Kappo is a refined style of Japanese dining that highlights the chef...

Exploring the Kyoto Imperial Palace With a Smartphone Guide in Hand I took the subway from my hotel to the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Admission is free — and so is the audio guide app. How generous! https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/imperial-pal...

Breakfast at Takagi Coffee Shop Near sequence KYOTO GOJO I was staying at sequence KYOTO GOJO, so I decided to go out for breakfast at a nearby café. I headed to Takagi Coffee Shop, just a short walk away! It’s a classic Japanese-style c...

Before You Board: Grab a Treat from SIZUYA at Kyoto Station If you’re taking the Shinkansen from Kyoto, here’s my recommendation: grab some bread from SIZUYA! Kyoto Station looks different from every angle When it comes to SIZUYA, my fav...

The Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art is the second oldest public art museum in Japan and underwent a major renovation in 2020. In this article, I share my experience exploring the museum’s interior and appreciating its beautiful architec...

In this post, I share my visit to Nanzen-ji Temple, where I enjoyed exploring the Suirokaku Aqueduct and the Hojo Garden. Nanzen-ji Temple on the Last Day of My Kyoto Trip Just a Short Walk from the Hotel After checking out of The Westin...

“Miyako Hotel” Opened in 1900 Now Officially Called “The Westin Miyako Kyoto” Today, we’re staying at The Westin Miyako Kyoto. This historic hotel first opened over 100 years ago under the name Miyako Hotel. It is now part of the Kintets...

Advance Reservations Required Check the Imperial Household Agency Website Daily — and Never Give Up! Katsura Imperial Villa is called Katsura Rikyu in Japanese, and I’ll refer to it that way throughout this article. The word rikyu refers...

Kyoto visit includes Garden of Fine Art Kyoto by Tadao Ando, featuring ceramic paintings like Monet’s Water Lilies and Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgment”. Lunch at INDIA GATE offers Kyoto-style biryani. Luggage transfer via Satellite Concierge at Kyoto Station to The Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto concludes the day.

A long-awaited trip to Kyoto begins with an overnight stay at Sequence Kyoto Gojo, featuring self-check-in and facial recognition. Simple, chic rooms and a communal bath offer relaxation. After breakfast at Takagi Coffee Shop, exploring Kyoto Imperial Palace reveals its historical significance.

Kyoto visit includes Garden of Fine Art Kyoto by Tadao Ando, featuring ceramic paintings like Monet’s Water Lilies and Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgment”. Lunch at INDIA GATE offers Kyoto-style biryani. Luggage transfer via Satellite Concierge at Kyoto Station to The Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto concludes the day.

During my stay in Kyoto, I visited Kappo Yamashita for dinner — a traditional Japanese fine-dining restaurant where I experienced the delicate flavors of Kyoto cuisine. Kappo is a refined style of Japanese dining that highlights the chef...

“Miyako Hotel” Opened in 1900 Now Officially Called “The Westin Miyako Kyoto” Today, we’re staying at The Westin Miyako Kyoto. This historic hotel first opened over 100 years ago under the name Miyako Hotel. It is now part of the Kintets...

A long-awaited trip to Kyoto begins with an overnight stay at Sequence Kyoto Gojo, featuring self-check-in and facial recognition. Simple, chic rooms and a communal bath offer relaxation. After breakfast at Takagi Coffee Shop, exploring Kyoto Imperial Palace reveals its historical significance.

Advance Reservations Required Check the Imperial Household Agency Website Daily — and Never Give Up! Katsura Imperial Villa is called Katsura Rikyu in Japanese, and I’ll refer to it that way throughout this article. The word rikyu refers...

There’s a place in Kyoto where you can enjoy a wonderful biryani — a fragrant Indian rice dish cooked with spices, meat, and herbs — that blends the rich flavors of Indian cuisine with the delicate taste of Japanese washoku. I visited th...

Exploring the Architecture of the Heisei Chishinkan Wing at the Kyoto National Museum Designed by Yoshio Taniguchi The Kyoto National Museum is located right across from Sanjūsangen-dō Temple. What I was most looking forward to here was ...

Before You Board: Grab a Treat from SIZUYA at Kyoto Station If you’re taking the Shinkansen from Kyoto, here’s my recommendation: grab some bread from SIZUYA! Kyoto Station looks different from every angle When it comes to SIZUYA, my fav...

Visiting the Former Kyoto Prefectural Office Building The Agency for Cultural Affairs, Relocated Here in 2023 After taking a few detours, I finally arrived at the Agency for Cultural Affairs Kyoto Office and the Former Kyoto Prefectural ...

Breakfast at Takagi Coffee Shop Near sequence KYOTO GOJO I was staying at sequence KYOTO GOJO, so I decided to go out for breakfast at a nearby café. I headed to Takagi Coffee Shop, just a short walk away! It’s a classic Japanese-style c...

In this post, I share my visit to Nanzen-ji Temple, where I enjoyed exploring the Suirokaku Aqueduct and the Hojo Garden. Nanzen-ji Temple on the Last Day of My Kyoto Trip Just a Short Walk from the Hotel After checking out of The Westin...

The Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art is the second oldest public art museum in Japan and underwent a major renovation in 2020. In this article, I share my experience exploring the museum’s interior and appreciating its beautiful architec...

Exploring the Kyoto Imperial Palace With a Smartphone Guide in Hand I took the subway from my hotel to the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Admission is free — and so is the audio guide app. How generous! https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/imperial-pal...