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Hotel Review: APA Kyoto Ekimae

Here is a hotel review from a 3-star hotel in Kyoto, the APA Hotel Kyoto-Ekimae, located right next to Kyoto Station. This is a nice, business hotel, but has some things about it you should know about before you book it.

Overrated places in Tokyo

Have you ever gone to a place that you thought would be incredible but it ended up being a let down? It didn’t quite live up to all of the hype you read about and wonder how it got such great reviews on Trip Advisor?

Here are a few of those in Tokyo that you should rethink before planning an entire day around these sites.

Returning to Japan in 2023

It has been a long time coming (work, pandemic, and just life in general) but after several years I am excited to say I’m headed back to Japan in 2023 (and with company).

Vibes of Tokyo

I’m going to write a three part series, starting with this one, on the vibes I felt in the three cities we visited while in Japan in 2019: Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. While I didn’t have the luxury of spending weeks or months in each town, I was however able to pick up on the vibes of each city along the way and wanted to record my thoughts on each because each one was unique and could be a deciding factor about which one you may want to visit when you head to Japan.

5 tourist spots to watch out for in Kyoto

Kyoto is home to some of the most incredible temples and shrines in all of Japan. While it is home to many amazing sites, some of them should come with a little bit of a warning for tourists before they venture out to explore them. Here are some to watch out for as you explore Kyoto and what to expect.

A few things I wish I knew before visiting Japan

Having every bit of information you can get before you leave on any international trip is important. These were a few things I wish I had known before I packed my bag and headed to Japan all the way back in 2017 (and even again in 2019).

5 foods to try in Japan if you don’t like sushi

When you think food and Japan, you will probably think about sushi or some kind of raw seafood. What happens if you don’t like sushi or raw fish though? Don’t worry, there are plenty of other incredible food options for you to try that do not involve either fast food or American restaurants (no one should travel to Japan to eat at a Denny’s). Here are some things to try in Japan that will satisfy that hunger and make you a fan of the Japanese cuisine.

5 must see sites in Tokyo

There is so much to see and do in Tokyo, making it is nearly impossible to do everything on your list. Just walking down the street, you will find something new around every corner. To help you narrow it down, here are five must-see sites in Tokyo to add to your itinerary.