Hi, I’m Keiko from Osaka! This is one of the questions I am asked a lot by tourists who are visiting this region, but on a tight schedule. Osaka or Kyoto, which city should I visit? “Both!” I really want to say. But I understand this is not possible for some, and perhaps even not・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Kyoto cuisine is well known for it’s refined and delicate taste. Beautifully Created dishes are like an art, it will please both your tongue and your eyes. There are more than 170 Michelin star restaurants in Kyoto.You can enjoy delicious dishes in a Japanese traditional atmosphere at these Michelin restaurants. But・・・
Some of you might love samurai and ninja since you were kids and want to have samurai and ninja experience in Japan. Great News!! Maikoya offers the place where you can experience both samurai and ninja. It is a dream location for those who love samurai and ninja. Let me share this great experience with・・・
I experienced the tea ceremony with a geisha at Maikoya in Kyoto. I’ve always wanted to see a real geisha,but meeting geisha is not easy for even locals because of the strict rule called “Ichigen-san okotowari(invitation-only)”. However,Maikoya offers the place where you can experience the tea ceremony with a real geisha. Here, you can meet・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! In this article, I will introduce you to a type of restaurant perfect for the upcoming summer season, “kawadoko restaurant.” Kawadoko, literally translated as “river floor,” is a type of dining experience where restaurants build a platform/floor directly over or next to a river so that customers can enjoy the cooling・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! You have been excited for your trip to Kyoto and now that you are here…it is raining? Don’t be disappointed! Kyoto is beautiful in rain and there are many places you can visit without getting too wet. There are also places that truly come alive when it rains. Let me share・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Arashiyama is the western outskirt of Kyoto that is known for scenic beauties and numerous historic site. There is a beautiful mountain and mystic valley where many from all over the world come to admire especially in spring and fall. This is a perfect spot for a quiet stroll, hiking, admiring・・・
