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I found hidden gems in Kyoto thanks to the detailed guides here. Truly a traveler's treasure trove!

Anna Lee
A smiling woman standing in front of a traditional Japanese temple surrounded by cherry blossoms.
A smiling woman standing in front of a traditional Japanese temple surrounded by cherry blossoms.

Kyoto

The food recommendations made my trip unforgettable. Every meal was a new adventure in flavor and culture.

A close-up shot of a colorful Japanese street food market bustling with people.
A close-up shot of a colorful Japanese street food market bustling with people.
Mark Tan

Osaka

★★★★★
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Sharing my adventures through Japan’s hidden gems, tasty bites, and serene landscapes.

A cozy café terrace overlooking cherry blossoms in full bloom near a quiet Kyoto street.
A cozy café terrace overlooking cherry blossoms in full bloom near a quiet Kyoto street.

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Cherry blossoms framing a quiet temple path in Kyoto at dawn.
Cherry blossoms framing a quiet temple path in Kyoto at dawn.
A bustling street food market in Osaka with colorful lanterns overhead.
A bustling street food market in Osaka with colorful lanterns overhead.
Snow-capped Mount Fuji reflected in a serene lake during early morning.
Snow-capped Mount Fuji reflected in a serene lake during early morning.
Traditional ryokan room with tatami mats and a view of a peaceful garden.
Traditional ryokan room with tatami mats and a view of a peaceful garden.
Fresh sushi artfully arranged on a wooden platter at a small Tokyo eatery.
Fresh sushi artfully arranged on a wooden platter at a small Tokyo eatery.
Golden autumn leaves carpeting the stone steps of a historic shrine.
Golden autumn leaves carpeting the stone steps of a historic shrine.

Snapshots from my journeys across Japan