Tucked away on the western edge of Kyoto city, Arashiyama is a scenic district from the city’s bustling and busy streets. Known for its serene bamboo forest, peaceful riverside walks, and rich cultural heritage, Arashiyama offers a perfect blend of nature and tradition that feels unique from all other parts of Kyoto. If you’re planning […]
Are you visiting Kyoto and looking for a guide on how to eat like a local? There are TONS of restaurants across Japan, and it can be quite overwhelming to search for restaurants for every single city you visit. After all, Tripadvisor and Yelp are not as reliable for searching for good restaurants in Japan. […]
Are you a foodie visiting Tokyo and looking for the best bites to eat in Tokyo for 2025? If so, this is the perfect guide for you! When we give tours here at Ninja Food Tours, people often ask us a lot of questions. These include, “Do you have local restaurant recommendations?” “What kind of […]
For an interesting and authentic outing, I would suggest one of the many great sake breweries, which you can visit with just a day trip from the city. Although it is not widely known, Tokyo boasts nine sake breweries, and there are many sake breweries in nearby prefectures as well. Most of them offer brewery tours and tastings.
Looking for what to do in Shibuya? Shibuya is the City of Trends, the city that doesn’t sleep. Shopping, sightseeing, entertainment, intense nightlife, and not to mention delicious cuisine–in Shibuya, you can enjoy all kinds of experiences! Shibuya is popular among locals and tourists of all ages. Your stay in Tokyo wouldn’t be complete without […]
Everybody loves street food. When it comes to Tokyo street food, you may be wondering why you don’t see as many food stands in Tokyo as you might see in other parts of Asia. You are right–street foods are common mainly in local markets and seasonal festivals in Japan. So what should you try in […]