If I’d have to pick a favorite among the places I’ve visited in Kyoto, it would definitely be Fushimi Inari Taisha (Shrine). I’ve had friends who have visited it in the past, and I’d get jealous whenever they’d post pictures online with the iconic thousand vermillion torii gates! Imagining myself walking the golden trail leading to a forest of the sacred Mount Inari makes it feel like somewhat of a dream. ♥
As if Kyoto’s city center didn’t charm us enough, it turns out that there’s even more beauty to be found in the city outskirts. Tucked along the base of Arashiyama Mountains (“Storm Mountains”) in the far west of Kyoto is the lush natural scenery of Arashiyama.
Arashiyama is popularly known for its vast Bamboo Grove, the large streaming Oi River, and its pockets of zen shrines and temples. If you’re planning to travel to Kyoto, this is definitely one of the main attractions you shouldn’t miss out on!
I remember the last time I was ever able to travel together with the entire family was back in 2014 during our trip to Seoul, Korea. We rarely get the chance to travel together, so when given the chance, these trips tend to become extra memorable. This time around, we were able to travel as a family to Osaka and Kyoto, Japan.