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1-Day Osaka, Japan Highlights Itinerary
Our 1-day Osaka, Japan itinerary offers a step-by-step touring plan for visiting Dotonbori (and eating!), Osaka Castle, and other highlights. We cover the must-see museums and other points of...
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Shimogamo & Kamigamo Shrine Info: Kyoto, Japan Tips
Shimogamo and Kamigamo Shrine (or the Kamo Shrines) are UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kyoto, Japan. In this post, we’ll share photos from the these ‘important’ (and free!) Shinto shrines and thoughts...
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Shinnyodo Temple Info: Kyoto, Japan Tips
Shinnyodo is an under-the-radar and free temple in Kyoto, Japan (officially known as Shinsho Gokuraku-ji Temple). It makes both our Top 10 Fall Color Spots and 10 Best Hidden Gem Photography Spots...
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5-Day Kyoto, Japan Itinerary
Our 5-day Kyoto itinerary is an efficient step-by-step Japan plan of attack for visiting temples, villas, shrines, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. In addition to the “best of” and hidden gems in...
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Our Favorite Ramen in Tokyo, Japan
There’s no shortage of ‘Best Ramen in Tokyo, Japan’ lists on the internet. We thought we’d take a different approach in sharing our favorites. Instead of focusing solely on highly-acclaimed,...
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Kyoto, Japan Fall Trip Report – Part 1
It’s almost the heart of fall colors season in Japan, which follows our recent two-week stay in Kyoto. In this trip report, we’ll share thoughts on our experiences, the crush of crowds, and various...
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Kobe Luminarie: Wow-Inducing Winter Illumination in Japan
Kobe Luminarie is one of the best winter light displays in Japan, a free event held December 7 – 16, 2018 in memory of the victims of 1995’s Great Hanshin Earthquake. We attended Kobe Luminarie and wow...
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Tips for Christmas at Universal Studios Japan
“Wonder Christmas” is a holiday event at Universal Studios Japan celebrating the holiday season, running from November 9, 2018 until January 6, 2019. The festivities at Universal’s Osaka park include...
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Keyhole Arch “Light Show” on Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur
For a few weeks each year during the Winter Solstice, the sunset casts an ethereal glow through Keyhole Arch on Big Sur’s Pfeiffer Beach that is absolutely breathtaking. This natural phenomenon...
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Voigtländer 10mm f/5.6 Hyper Wide Angle Lens Review
The Voigtländer 10mm f/5.6 Hyper Wide Heliar E is a revolutionary lens, and as a member of the ultra wide angle “cult,” it was one of my motivations for jumping back into mirrorless photography with...
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Toji Temple Review & Tips
Toji Temple (東寺, Tōji) is one of Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and is located within walking distance of Kyoto Station. It’s famous for having the tallest pagoda in Japan, and that’s why most...
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Rurikoin Temple: Kyoto’s Not-So-Hidden Gem
In some regards, Rurikoin Temple is about the furthest thing from a hidden gem in Kyoto. It’s famous for foliage–and not just fall colors–within Japan, and despite a pricey entrance fee, this renowned...
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1-Day “Best of” Kyoto, Japan Itinerary
Our 1-day Kyoto, Japan itinerary is an efficient step-by-step plan of attack for visiting the best of the city’s temples and shrines, including several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It’s a jam-packed...
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Enkoji Temple Info: Kyoto, Japan Tips
Enkoji Temple (圓光寺, Enkōji) is located in northern Kyoto, Japan near Shugakuin Imperial Villa and the Silver Pavilion. Most beautiful during fall colors season in November and December, Enkoji is...
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Taizoin Temple Info: Kyoto, Japan Tips
Taizoin Temple is home to some of Kyoto, Japan’s best gardens, and is the oldest and most famous subtemple of the even more famous Myoshinji. In this post, we’ll take a stroll through this stunning...
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Annenberg Space for Photography Info: Free Los Angeles Museum
The Annenberg Space for Photography is a free museum in the Century City area of Los Angeles, California’s Westside. It showcases themed galleries of digital and print photography that rotate a few...
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Ultimate Guide to Kyoto, Japan
Our Kyoto, Japan guide offers planning tips & tricks, hotel recommendations, best temples & shrines, transportation hacks, where to eat, crowd info, and more. Before we get to the basics of...
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Ultimate Tokyo, Japan City Guide
Our Tokyo, Japan travel guide offers info & tips, things to do, transportation info, where to eat, best hotels, avoiding crowds, itineraries for the city, and more. Whether you’re visiting this...
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1-Day to 1-Week Kyoto, Japan Itineraries
Our step-by-step Kyoto, Japan itineraries offer single and multi-day plans for Arashiyama, Higashiyama, and cover everything from the best-of temples & shrines like Golden Pavilion and Fushimi...
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Keyhole Arch “Light Show” on Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur
For a few weeks each year during the Winter Solstice, the sunset casts an ethereal glow through Keyhole Arch on Big Sur’s Pfeiffer Beach that is absolutely breathtaking. This natural phenomenon...
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