One of our favourite haunts in Kyoto is the Nishiki Market. We love markets and never fail to visit one whenever we travel to any city. The market is the life centre of locals and of course, visitors as well. It’s easy to get to the Nishiki Market. It’s just about 5 minutes’ walk from the Shijo Station on the Karasuma Subway Line (4 minutes from Kyoto Station). The market takes up 5 blocks, filled with more than a hundred shops and restaurants. The main attraction in Nishiki Market is … [Read more...]
My Favourite Spots in KYOTO, Japan
As the former imperial capital of Japan for more than a thousand years, Kyoto is a beautiful and interesting city in the Kansai region. As it was spared much bombing during World War II, much of the city’s ancient architectural sites and pre-war buildings are still standing today. Interestingly, Kyoto was removed from the atomic bombing list and replaced with Nagasaki, hence did not suffer the devastation that ended the war. Modern and bustling city Kyoto is a charming blend of … [Read more...]
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