Kyoto Archives

BaliSeptember 19, 2023July 28, 2024

Wanderfolk: New Openings in Bali & Danang, Hotel Deals in Kyoto & More Travel Deets

When it comes to travel, planning ahead matters. If you’re already cruising the web to search for a spot for end-year vacation or want to make use of …

EuropeAugust 4, 2023June 20, 2025

The Best Places to Travel in Autumn 2023: Experience Fall Foliage, Stunning Views & Cooler Temperatures

We all know that the smartest travellers are the ones that plan ahead. If you’re already thinking about autumn travel plans, you’ve come to the right …

East AsiaMarch 23, 2023May 21, 2023

Cherry Blossoms Views: 7 Best Spots To See The Blooming Sakura Season in Japan

Japan is already charming. And when you combine in the beauty of those pink cherry blossoms in spring, it’s like a scene straight out of a drama or movie. If you're taking flight to the land of the ri…

East AsiaNovember 19, 2022July 22, 2024

Wanderfolk: Clockenflap Returns to Hong Kong, Cheap Flights to Seoul, and New Hotels in Kyoto

In this edition of Wanderfolk, look forward to new hotels, gastronomical experiences, and music festivals re-emerging to colour our travels in the com…

East AsiaJune 2, 2020July 22, 2024

Wander From Home: Enjoy Kyoto’s Picturesque Gardens, Tea, and Gin with Virtual Tours and 360° views

Spared from large-scale destruction during World War II, Kyoto is Japan's cultural capital with the temples, shrines, and historical heritage sites st…

Art & DesignNovember 1, 2019July 22, 2024

Designs on Asia: Kyoto’s Node Hotel Looks Like A Private Art Gallery

There are hotels with dedicated art galleries in their premises, and then there are hotels that could very well pass off for art galleries themselves. Node Hotel, the new 25-room boutique property on …

BangkokJune 18, 2019May 12, 2023

Wanderfolk: Green Season in Chiang Mai and Kyoto, The Old Man Pops Up at Bamboo Bar in Bangkok

As summer hits the northern hemisphere, some of your favourite destinations are entering green season, where lush forests and manicured gardens beckon…

East AsiaMay 2, 2019May 12, 2023

A Guide to Gion, Kyoto: Beyond Geishas in the Historical Capital of Japan

Always wanted to see a geisha with your own eyes? Gion in central Kyoto is your best bet. This traditional entertainment district stretches from the w…

CafesSeptember 28, 2018July 22, 2024

Eye Candy: Yozo Otsuki, Founder of Japanese Speciality Coffee Shop ‘Kurasu’

It's not easy to run a successful cafe in Singapore, especially when it's part of a multi-country venture that involves not just serving quality coffee, but also a retail business that sees discerning…

East AsiaSeptember 30, 2017May 12, 2023

How to Spend Three Days in Kyoto, Japan: Temples, Tea, Local Markets, and Nature

If you've seen the energetic city vibes of Tokyo and Yokohama, why not consider the zen-like serenity of Kyoto. As the ancient capital of the country,…

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