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How to see Arashiyama 嵐山 in Kyoto 京都 without crowds, Part 2
Arashiyama 嵐山 and its Sagano Bamboo Grove 嵯峨野 竹林 is one of Kyoto’s most beloved sightseeing spots. This post concludes our guide to an alternative walking tour of Arashiyama via the historic Atago-Kaido pilgrimage road (愛宕古道). This route reverses the typical tourist path, leading you through a series of striking temples before arriving at the…
How to see Arashiyama 嵐山 in Kyoto 京都 without crowds, Part 1
Arashiyama 嵐山 and its Sagano Bamboo Grove 嵯峨野 竹林 is one of Kyoto’s most beloved sightseeing spots. In this two-part series, we share an alternative walking route through Arashiyama along the ancient Atago-Kaido pilgrimage road (愛宕古道). By following this path, you will explore several remarkable temples before reaching the famous Sagano Bamboo Grove from a…
“seeing sound, hearing time” – Ryuichi Sakamoto 音を視る 時を聴く- 坂本龍一
In 2025, we visited the Museum of Contemporary Art (東京都現代美術館, MOT) in Tokyo to experience “seeing sound, hearing time,” (音を視る 時を聴く) the first comprehensive exhibition of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s installation works since his death in 2023. The Museum known for its spacious galleries, provided an ideal setting for this exhibition. MOT is located in Kiba Park…
Looking back at our trips in 2025, Part 1
👋 So Long 2025 🕊️ Each year on this blog, we look back on our travels from the past twelve months. This year we’re sharing our destinations in three parts—we took three big trips, each with multiple stops worth showcasing. This is the first part of the 3-part series. Let’s start with a piece of…