https://grrrltraveler.com A Female Solo Travel Blog | It's not a vacation until you survive it! Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:41:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/favicon.gif https://grrrltraveler.com 32 32 https://grrrltraveler.com/kyoto-travel-guide/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:32:56 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=61163 Kyoto was the capital of Japan for more than 1,000 years, so there are many historical sites to visit such as temples and shrines. The city has a rich cultural heritage with its traditional arts, crafts and cuisine. Kyoto is also famous for its beautiful natural scenery, including cherry blossoms and seasonal foliage. I’m sharing...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/eating-in-japanese-ramen-shops/ Sun, 31 Mar 2024 21:41:06 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=59420   Ever wanted to eat in a Japanese ramen shop? I have. Pre-pandemic, I  met up with my friend Brian of Ramen Adventures, a fellow YouTuber and ramen expert who gives food tours in Tokyo. As Japanese are proud of their ramen, being a ramen expert is a real thing in Japan. Brian is well-known...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/guide-to-japanese-capsule-hotels/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 23:04:06 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=62388   This post may contain affiliate links. Never leave home without travel insurance. Click for the insurance finder tool. and affordable insurance for digital nomads. From manga cafes to Korean jjimjilbangs, love motels and now capsule hotels, I love to explore alternative hotels. This complete guide to Japanese Capsule Hotels will break down all you need to know...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/things-to-know-before-going-to-osaka/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:25:46 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=60168   This post may contain affiliate links. Never leave home without travel insurance. Click for the insurance finder tool. and affordable insurance for COVID/quarantine protection. Osaka is the third largest city in Japan. It is known as the Kitchen of Japan with hearty street food, a friendly spirit, and unique and quirky character.  I like to...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/kuromon-market-food/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:21:12 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=78365 Kuromon Market Osaka Jonesing to visit a Japanese public market? Kuromon Market is Osaka’s oldest market in the Minami area of Osaka. Once a traditional public market built during the Edo period, the Kuromon Market houses 150 shops selling anything from food, sweet and specialty household goods. Walking down the 600-meter walkway, you’ll see the...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/cherry-blossom-season-in-japan-things-to-know/ Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:59:20 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=59125   Cherry Blossom Season in Japan : Things to Know When Planning your Japan Trip After witnessing cherry blossom season in Korea, I didn’t think Japan would surprise me much. I was wrong. It is every bit as special as seeing them in Korea and at times, moreso. But planning my Japan trip during cherry...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/best-places-to-eat-in-kyoto/ Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:49:35 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=77472   This post may contain affiliate links. Never leave home without travel insurance. Click for the insurance finder tool. and affordable insurance for COVID/quarantine protection. Kyoto cuisine is famous throughout Japan for its refined, traditional and delicate taste. There are an abundance of food experiences to be had in Kyoto, from restaurants to department store food...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/must-try-foods-of-kyoto-kyoto-food-guide/ https://grrrltraveler.com/must-try-foods-of-kyoto-kyoto-food-guide/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:41:43 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=77467   Kyoto cuisine is famous throughout Japan for its refined, traditional and delicate taste. As a city, of 1.475 million it is known for its geisha and tea houses, wooden houses, and shinto shrines. As a  city surrounded by lush mountains, it is for its quality water and its techniques in preserving food . I’m going...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/must-try-foods-of-kyoto-kyoto-food-guide/feed/ 1 https://grrrltraveler.com/kyoto-nishiki-market-food-tour/ Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:31:44 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=59218     Located in downtown Kyoto, Nishiki Market is Kyoto’s 400 year old traditional market, known as Kyoto’s Kitchen and it is a must if you are visiting Kyoto. The traditional Japanese foods at Nishiki Market showcase the quality and iconic foods of Kyoto. Taking a Nishiki Market Food Tour in Kyoto I took a...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/10-must-try-foods-of-tsukiji-market/ Tue, 10 Dec 2019 12:40:05 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=59413   When I visited Tsukiji Market, this was before the inner market relocated to Toyosu Fish Market. Nevertheless, all the street foods I ate were in Tsukiji’s Outer Market, which is still operating today. Ready to eat the freshest seafood? The foods of Tsukiji Market ranges from Japanese street foods to street snacks, so I’m...]]>