Lumphini Park
Free: All time Lumphini Park is the first public park of Bangkok, a heritage of King Rama VI given to his people. It appeals to people of all ages due to the various activities and amenities found there: tai chi practice, boat rowing, group aerobic, outdoor playground, etc. Address: Rama IV Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok...
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Free: All time Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok is the world’s largest weekend market, covering over 35 acres and consisting of more than 15,000 stalls. The estimated 200,000 visitors per day scour for deals on everything from Thai handicrafts to live animals. As for you foodies, Chatuchak is also the place to sample all sort...
Butterfly Garden & Insectarium
Free: All time Bangkok’s Butterfly Garden & Insectarium is located just around the corner from the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market. It’s a perfect sanctuary for those wanting a little bit of zen after the hustle and bustle of Chatuchak. Inside the dome of the insectarium, one can expect to find shay ferns, wild flowers, a...
National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts
Free: All time The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMOFA), with its indoor and outdoor art collection; is the largest art museum in Asia. The newly-renovated three-storey museum is dedicated to the education and promotion of visual arts, emphasizing works by Taiwanese artists. Address: 2,Sec. 1, Wu Chuan W. Rd., Taichung 403 Taiwan, R.O.C....
Japanese Lesson
Free: All time Fancy learning some basic Japanese from locals? A non-profit organization, Klexon (Kyoto Language Exchange Salon), runs free language exchange meetings every Tuesday. Foreigners are paired up with locals to learn about each other’s culture. Beginners are welcome. Address: Wings Kyoto building 2F (detailed info on the website) Opening hours: 7pm – 9pm...
Kyoto Volunteer Guide
Free: All time There are plenty of clubs that provide free guidance for tourists in Kyoto. “Good Samaritan Club” are made up of university students;”Sakura Volunteer Guide Club” not only shows you around Kyoto but also the neighbouring town Nara and Shiga. There are many other clubs so choose away!
Nishiki Market
Free: All time Nishiki Market is four-hundred-year-old. It’s a narrow, five-block long shopping street lined by hundreds of shops and restaurants. It’s known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen.” Rich with history and tradition, the market is renowned as the place to obtain many of Kyoto’s delicacies and goods. Almost everything sold here are locally produced. Some of...
Sagano Bamboo Forest
Free: All time The famous Sagano bamboo forest is located in outskirt of Kyoto, in a district called Arashiyama (30 mins from central Kyoto). The district itself is a popular tourist destination since the Heian Period (8th century). In the bamboo forest is interestingly a natural site. Walking along the path within the Sagano bamboo...
Kyoto Station
Free: All time Kyoto Station is more than just a train station. It is the most prominent transportation hub of Japan”s ancient capital of Kyoto. It is accepted as one of the largest railway stations in the world and considered to be the most striking. Wander inside it and enjoy its stunning architectural beauty. Best...
Kyoto Visitor’s Guide
Free: All time Published since 1987, Kyoto Visitor’s Guide is a highly useful, 24 page monthly English guide. The guide contains detailed color maps, accommodation, shopping and dining information. There’s also a complete listing of what is on at Kyoto’s temples, shrines, museums, theaters and other important cultural institutions. KVG are available free-of-charge at Kyoto...
Hattori Ryokuchi Park
Free: All time Hattori Ryokuchi Park is a large, hilly park in the northern part of Osaka. The park is most for its Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses (admission fee required), which contains examples of rural architecture from various parts of Japan. However, there are plenty other things to do in the park. It...
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
Free: All time Built in the 3rd century, Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Tokyo. It’s dedicated to three gods and worshipped by many as the guardian deities for sailors and prosperity. It is the headquarters of over 2000 Sumiyoshi shrines throughout Japan. The complex is surrounded by woods and...
