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Exploring Kyoto

(March 13th) My first day exploring around Kyoto started with the Fushimi Inari Shrine. It was a big tourist attraction but I thought it was worth it even with the crowds. I have the tendancy to go out of the crowd whenever possible to find better quirky things. I...

Mosaic Hostel

When I arrived at Kyoto station they had instructions on how to get to the hostel from a certain exit but I couldn’t find it so I used google maps. They recommended not to use the maps since it takes you a weird way. I thought the maps was a better experience...

Starting The Day Off Right

(March 12th) My second and last full day I decided to wake up at 5 am to go see the sunrise. There were 3 other travelers in my room that I had good chats with the previous night and we all decided to go together for the sunrise. It was pretty chilly in the morning...

Yamanakako Lake

(March 13th) When I woke up that morning I couldn’t believe it had snowed! Through my trip I was hoping to skip the whole winter season in Canada and be in warm countries. It wasn’t that bad though it made the scenery more beautiful and by the afternoon it...

Leaving Already?

(March 10th)Time flies by way too fast when you have fun. Ten days was a decent amount of time but I wish I was there for longer. I miss the very small home I got to stay in that was completely filled with quirky items and pictures upon pictures.(grey house) I miss...