Activities Sakura Illumination at Toji Temple Kim Kyoto's Toji Temple hosts an evening illumination event that celebrates the cherry trees in bloom on the grounds. There are a...
11 Activities Lost and Found in Arashiyama Anna Markova Sometimes it is really necessary to get lost to find an amazing place, let alone the unexpected discovery of cherry blossoms ...
Activities Miyama, Kyoto’s Mountain Retreat Cathy Cawood Stay in a thatched village farmhouse and explore the natural beauty of the seasons and traditional rural culture in Kyoto Miy...
Activities Ine Cycling Bonson Lam It is a beautiful spring day. We snake and skirt the water's edge, with the sun behind us and the biggest smile on our face. ...
Activities Destination Ohara Cathy Cawood Cycling from Kyoto to Ohara makes for a very pleasant day out!
7 Activities Amanohashidate Cherry Blossoms Bonson Lam Amanohashidate is not known for cherry trees, but for its iconic sand spit walkway lined with pine trees, some of which are o...
Activities Cycling from Kyoto to Nara Cathy Cawood Cycling from Kyoto to Nara in early September offers great countryside and river views. The best route follows the road besid...
Activities Bridges and Boats on the Uji River Cathy Cawood Explore the beautiful area along the banks of the Uji River between ancient Uji Bridge and Amagase Dam.
Activities Wandering Shinsen-en Garden Katsuyuki Tanaka Shinsen-en Garden in Kyoto is a small and cheerful garden, full of history.
Activities Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum Irma Syahriar Umekoji Steam Locomotive Station offers in-depth information about Japan's old steam locomotives. It has been replaced by the...