Maru Travels

Experience the magical "Zen Night" at Tofukuji Temple in Kyoto! 🌌✨ 📍 Location: Tofukuji Temple, 15-778 Hommachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 📅 Event Dates: May 29 – July 5, 2026 ⏰ Hours: 19:00 – 21:30 (Last admission at 21:00) Don't miss this exclusive nighttime art and light event while you're in Japan! 🇯🇵 @zennight_vie #tofukuji #kyoto #zen #japannightview #kyototravel

Make your own custom Umeshu (plum wine) or Ume syrup at this unique workshop in Kyoto, Japan! 🇯🇵 Choose your ingredients, customize your flavors, and take home the perfect Japanese souvenir. 💸Use code MARUTRAVELS for a discount on Klook! 🔗 Link to the workshop is in my bio! @Klook USA #kyoto #japan #traveljapan #umeshu #souvenirjapan

⚡️ Planning your trip to the Harry Potter Studios in Tokyo? Make sure to give yourself at least 5-6 hours to see everything! 🎟️ Book your tickets on Klook and use code MARUTRAVELS for a discount! @Klook USA @wbtourtokyo #harrypotter #wbtourtokyo #tokyotravel #japantravel #klook

My current favorites from 3Coins! 🇯🇵 Found some nice items and cute accessories at 3Coins+plus in Japan. If you are looking for the best budget shopping in Japan, add this 3Coins to your Japan travel itinerary! #3coinsjapan #japanhaul #tokyoshopping #japantravel #budgetfinds

The absolute best way to spend a rainy day in Japan 🌧️✨ especially with the rainy season here! @kudochi_sauna just opened their gorgeous new location in Kyoto and it is so pretty. It’s 100% tattoo-friendly and you get a beautiful, completely private room all to yourself. Perfect if you’re an introvert, solo traveler, or looking for an experience to do with friends. 📍KUDOCHI sauna 京都河原町店, Kyoto PR Thanks for the invite #KUDOCHISauna #KyotoSauna #PrivateSauna #JapaneseWellness #HiddenGemsKyoto

Visit this Hydrangea temple and get this pretty omamori and goshuin. 📍 Yōkoku-ji Temple (Yanagidani Kannon), Kyoto 🗓️ Best Season: Early June to early July for the hydrangea festival! #kyoto #kyotojapan #goshuin #omamori #japantravel

Instead of buying a souvenir, make your own! 🎨 Next time you are in Osaka, you have to try this traditional Daruma painting workshop at Daruma Club! Save this for your Osaka itinerary! 📌🤍 📍 Location: Daruma Club (10-minute walk from Nipponbashi Station) 🔗Link is in my bio 🎟️ How to book: Available on Klook! use Code: MARUTRAVELS for a discount! @Klook USA #osaka #osakajapan #daruma #japantravel #explorejapan

Did you know the temple on the back of the 10-yen coin is real? 🪙✨ This is Byodoin Temple in Uji (a short trip from Kyoto). It looks exactly like the coin, but seeing it in person with the reflection on the water is so beautiful. Also, the wisteria was blooming and it was soo pretty! 🌸💜 #Byodoin #KyotoTravel #Uji #JapanHiddenGem #10Yen

Looking for the ultimate souvenir from Japan that you’ll actually use? 🔪🇯🇵 Go to Kappabashi (Tokyo’s Kitchen Town) and visit Zaku Knives! With over 1,500 incredibly sharp, beautiful Japanese knives on display, it feels more like an art gallery than a shop. The staff speaks multiple languages, you can test out different knives to find your perfect fit, and they will engrave your knife for free! Save this post for your Tokyo itinerary! ✨ 📍Zaku Knives, Kappabashi, Asakusa, Tokyo PR Thank you @zakuknives #japaneseknives #kappabashi #tokyotravel #japansouvenir #tokyoshopping

Which teamLab in Japan is actually worth your time? 🇯🇵✨ Before you book your tickets, here is the breakdown of the three major teamLab museums so you can choose the best one for your trip: 🔮 teamLab Borderless (Tokyo): My favorite in Tokyo! There is no set route here, you walk, get lost, and can spend hours discovering rooms. 💦 teamLab Planets (Tokyo): A highly interactive sensory experience where you walk barefoot through water, giant cushions, and orchid gardens. It’s a bit smaller than the others, it can feel more crowded. 🌪️ teamLab Biovortex (Kyoto): My overall favorite! Located in Kyoto, this is the newest and largest teamLab museum in Japan. It has beautiful installations, mixing rooms from both Planets and Borderless plus completely unique exhibits you can’t find anywhere else. 🔗Link is in my bio Which one are you adding to your Japan itinerary? 👇 @Klook USA #teamlabborderless #teamlabplanets #teamlabkyoto #tokyotravel #japantravel

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: The base price of ¥700 includes standard woods like Hinoki (Japanese Cypress), so you really can do this workshop on a tiny budget! If you want premium or rarer woods (like Sakura or Walnut), there is an extra fee. Looking for a budget-friendly activity in Tokyo? 🇯🇵 For 700 yen, you can craft, shape, and engrave your very own custom wooden chopsticks at this workshop in Asakusa! It’s a perfect souvenir and activity that won’t break the bank. 🥢✨ 🔗 Link is in my bio @Klook USA #tokyotravel #japantravel #tokyofoodie #asakusa #japanonabudget

"furoku-tsuki zasshi" (付録付き雑誌) are magazines that come with, bonus gifts like exclusive bags, luxury skincare, and plushies. Save this for your next trip to Japan! #JapanTravel #Furoku #JapanShopping #TokyoTravel #japanhaul

Hokokuji is a 700-year-old temple in Kamakura, located just 1 hour south of Tokyo. Known as the "Bamboo Temple," it features a garden with over 2,000 giant bamboo stalks. You can purchase a ticket that includes fresh matcha green tea to enjoy at the teahouse inside the grove 🔗 Free Kamakura itinerary in the link in my bio #hokokuji #kamakura #japantravel #tokyodaytrip #japanitinerary

Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura has beautiful seasonal Goshuin (temple stamps) and Omamori (charms). Every season brings new designs, like this stunning, embroidered hydrangea and Jizo version! They always have quite a few beautiful options to pick from, making each visit unique. 🩵⛩️ 📍 Hase-dera, Kamakura #Hasedera #Kamakura #JapanTravel #Goshuin #Omamori

Looking for the ultimate crispy, juicy gyoza in Japan? If you are planning what to eat in Kyoto, this hidden gem needs to be on your food bucket list. Sukemasa is a specialized local spot that doesn't have a massive menu but focussus on making the perfect dumpling. 📍 Sukemasa 〒600-8446 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Horinouchicho, 263 #kyotofood #kyototravel #japantravel #japanesefood #gyoza

Checking out a beautiful shrine in Kyoto on a hot 32°C (90°F) day! ☀️⛩️ 📍Rokusonnō Shrine, Kyoto, Japan #kyoto #traveljapan #japanweather #kyototravel #japanvlog

If you are looking for fun, unique things to do in Kyoto, you have to try the layered stamp rally at Aeon Mall Kyoto! ⛩️✨ You can find this mall right behind the back of Kyoto Station, just head out of the Hachijo Exit (South Side) and it's a 5-minute walk. This is a layered stamp rally and builds a beautiful, multi-colored print. There are 5 stamps in total to complete the picture. How to go: - Head to the 1st floor of Aeon Mall Kyoto (near the big open plaza space next to the escalator) to pick up your blank card. - Find the 4 stamp stations hidden inside the mall. - The final stamp is at the nearby Miyako Hotel! Make sure to save this video for your next trip to Kyoto, and follow for more hidden gems in Japan! #kyoto #japanstamprally #kyototravel #japanhiddengems #aeonmallkyoto

Most people think "family restaurant" in Japan means cheap and average. But Kagonoya is different. If you want high-quality Japanese lunch sets (Washoku) for a fair price, this is the spot! It’s one of my favorite recommendations for a proper meal that isn't a tourist trap. 📍Kagonoya, かごの屋 #japanfood #kagonoya #japanlife #tokyofood #japantravel

Planning a trip to Japan? Don’t skip Nara! ⛩️ Here is exactly how to spend a perfect half-day feeding the famous bowing deer and visiting temples and shrines. My Mini Itinerary: 🍱 Lunch: Started with a cozy, traditional set meal at Sunny and More. 🦌 Deer Park: Made some new friends at Noborioji Park ⛩️ Todai-ji: You have to see the Great Buddha (Daibutsu) in person. 🍵 Break: Stop at Yama no Cafe for a deer-shaped snack and iced matcha. 🔪 Souvenirs: Found a hidden gem antique shop to get a custom engraved Japanese knife. 🏮 Kasuga Taisha: End the day walking through the iconic stone lanterns and the dark room filled with lanterns. Nara is an easy day trip from Osaka or Kyoto. Save this for your 2026 Japan travel planning! ✨ #NaraJapan #JapanTravel #NaraDeerPark #JapanItinerary #visitjapan

If you're looking for a unique souvenir from Japan I would recommend visiting a flea market 🍶 #kyotofinds #japantravel #higashihonganji #kyotromarket #hiddenjapan