Osaka, Japan: Katsuo-ji Temple

We are chasing autumn in Osaka and looking between Minoh Falls or Katsuo-ji temple.  But since we had already been forest bathing in Kyoto and it seems like the temple has more character, thus we chose Katsuo-ji.

Osaka, Japan: Hankyu Brick Museum

Osaka, Japan: teamLab Botanical Garden

We went to visit this teamLab because of the lights and it is in an open garden.  

First artwork is seasonal for autumn, Life is Continuous Light - Bald Cypress.

Osaka, Japan: Catholic Tamatsukuri Church

Catholic Tamatsukuri Church

Kyoto, Japan: 9 things to do in Uji

 

What are the places and things we can do in the home of the famous matcha, Uji in Kyoto?

Kyoto, Japan: Night viewing at Eikan-do Temple

 

Travel Date: 19 November 2023 

The Autumn night exhibition at Eikan-do Temple runs for a limited time between November and December.  Guide will be posted a few days before the open date. Regular open hours can be seen here. 

Kyoto, Japan: A day in Arashiyama

 

Twelve years ago when we first visited Arashiyama.  We failed to ride the Sagano romantic train as some parts of the train tracks were hit by a landslide.

Japan: Kyoto Station

We are visiting Kyoto Station for the night lights and overlooking the view of the city. 

Kyoto, Japan: Nishiki Market

Reminder go to Nishiki Market with a hungry tummy.  But before we go to the list of snacks we tried at the market, we'll also share what to see beyond the food.

Kyoto, Japan: Kuramadera Temple and Kifune Shrine in Kibune town

Visited Kuramadera Temple, hiked  and Kifune Shrine in Kibune town

Kyoto, Japan: ShinPuhKan

New complex shopping place in Kyoto, ShinPuhKan is a combined area for Ace Hotel, cafes, restaurants, and stores.

Kyoto, Japan: Gion and Yasaka Shrine

I have recently watched Makanai on Netflix and that makes me want to visit Aomori and revisit Gion.  But for now, let's visit places we missed last on our 2012 trip and places where we can find Kiyo, the character in Makanai.

Japan: Food crawl and Cafes in Nagoya

Yomenya Goemon

Location: 13F Nagoya Towers Plaza, 1-1-4 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken

https://en.yomenya-goemon.com/

Philippines: Flavors and Food Crawl (2023)

Let's continue filling-in our tummy while visiting the old and new places around the city.

2023 Philippines: Christmas in the City

Let us be thankful for the blessings we receive and lessons we learned.  

It's time to enjoy the Christmas displays, lights and sounds around the city.