In the heart of Kyoto’s most visited tourists areas sits an oasis of peace, quiet and ancient tradition at the Maikoya Tea Ceremony. A tea ceremony can be explained in one simple phrase: ichigoichie. Ichigoichie means ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ which is certainly true for our entire tea ceremony experience. The Japanese belive that every moment is unique and…
Kyoto is Japan’s greatest ancient city and was once the capital of this beautiful country.
Often known for it’s Buddisht temples, Shinto shrines, traditional wood houses and Geishas. Kyoto is one of Japan’s largest city and it is nestled in the Kansai region of the country. As well as being one the ancient cities, Kyoto is also one of the most visited cities in all of Japan. Which is why it was a must visit during our trip to Japan. We absolutely loved our time in Kyoto and only wish we could have stayed longer.
I’m sharing the top 5 must-do activities in Kyoto. Be sure to keep reading, because you won’t want to miss this list!
1. Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
Tokyo, Japan The world’s most populous metropolis with over 9.2 million people in this bustling city. This busy capital mixes modern and traditional from skyscrapers to traditional temples. Tokyo has all the best history of Japanese culture and yet allows you to enjoy modern luxuries like eating Michelin-starred food, sleeping in a 5-star hotel, or traipsing through over one thousand…