After arriving at the hotel in Kyoto, unpacking our bags, we embarked on our journey to explore the city. The first destination on our list was “Kiyomizu-dera,” a prominent and representative attraction on the eastern side of Kyoto. During a previous visit in 2018, we had reached the vicinity of Kiyomizu-dera but were unable to explore its interior as we ...

For this trip, we chose to stay at the “Kanra Hotel Kyoto” in Kyoto. As it was a trip with my parents, it was essential to book a decent hotel. The location of Kanra Hotel, situated near Kyoto Station in the heart of Kyoto’s downtown, made it convenient to access various attractions in Kyoto. Therefore, we decided to stay here, ...

If you exit Kyoto Station, pass by Kyoto Tower, and head a bit further north, you’ll come across Higashi Honganji Temple (東本願寺), one of the prominent temples in Kyoto known for its impressive scale. The main gate, “Amidado” (阿弥陀堂), and “Goeido” (御影堂) are particularly famous. Among them, Goeido, reconstructed in 1895 after being lost in a fire, stands out for ...

After riding the JR Haruka Train for about 80 minutes, I arrived at Kyoto Station from Kansai International Airport. Although I had been to Kyoto Station before the COVID-19 era, my first visit to Kyoto involved arriving at Fushimi Inari Station in Kyoto using the Keihan Line from Osaka, not through Kyoto Station. Therefore, this visit to Kyoto felt more ...

Upon arriving at Kansai International Airport, my first priority was to prepare for the journey to Kyoto. As Kyoto was the initial destination of this trip, it was only natural to make arrangements to travel from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto. Among the various transportation options available, I chose to use the “Haruka” train. The Haruka train is an express ...

When planning an overseas trip, one inevitable consideration is mobile phone and internet usage. While phone usage might not pose a significant concern, a lack of internet connectivity can indeed cause inconvenience during travel. Typically, there are three ways to address this concern, and detailed information can be found by clicking the link below: “Japan Pocket WiFi – Global WiFi” ...

The flight from Incheon Airport arrived at Kansai International Airport in Japan approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes later. Even after landing at the airport, the ground transit took quite some time, causing a delay beyond the expected time. Kansai International Airport serves as a gateway to Japan’s Kansai region and is commonly used when visiting cities such as Osaka, ...

For this Japan Kansai region trip, we chose “Eastar Jet” as our airline. I hadn’t used Eastar Jet since a long time ago when I traveled to Jeju Island, but this time, the opportunity arose. Eastar Jet reportedly suffered significant economic losses due to the recent impact of COVID-19. The demand for travel plummeted rapidly after the spread of COVID-19, ...

When embarking on international travel, the initial step often involves going through “immigration inspection.” Successfully completing this process is essential to commence the journey. While in the past, travelers had to manually fill out a paper “entry declaration form” before undergoing immigration inspection, an increasing number of countries are now introducing systems that allow travelers to opt for online alternatives. ...

In anticipation of the Chuseok holiday, my family and I decided to travel to the Kansai region in Japan, specifically Osaka and Kyoto. However, considering the likelihood of many people traveling overseas during the Chuseok holiday, we opted to embark on our journey a week earlier. We planned to spend three nights and four days exploring Osaka and Kyoto as ...

Coffee Factory 103 is one of the prominent cafes you can find in Paju’s Heyri Art Village. Starting as a modest café, it soared to fame with its exceptional coffee, eventually constructing a three-story building, solidifying its status as one of the representative cafes in Heyri. Now, you can also explore Coffee Factory 103 in Seoul, including its Ichon branch. ...

In Seoul’s Yongsan district, you can discover the martyrs’ shrine managed by the Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul. The current martyrs’ shrine houses a Catholic memorial cathedral built in the traditional Korean hanok style. Construction began in 1984, commemorating the 200th anniversary of Catholicism in Korea, and was completed after a three-year effort. “Site where Chosun-era Catholics were martyred by the ...