Activities Kyoto City Zoo Sam Hardwick Kyoto City Zoo is a small and peaceful zoo located in the traditional area for Japan, Kyoto. Great for kids and the family!
13 Activities Climbing Kami-Daigo in Kyoto Hugo Kempeneer Along the trail of Kami-Daigo in Kyoto are several World Heritage buildings and at the top is famous Nyoirindo, built in the ...
Activities Sakura Light-up, Gion Shirakawa Tomoko Kamishima Gion Shirakawa’s spring illumination: Viewing cherry blossoms at night! Enjoy the pink petals and magic of the night atmosphe...
Activities Kameoka Sagano Scenic Romance Train Bonson Lam Take an open air ride through the mountains west of Kyoto and take in the forested ravines and rapids
Activities Birdwatching on the Kamogawa Bonson Lam Birds like Great Egrets have been part of Japanese life for centuries. Noted for their grace, their large wings flap slowly, ...
7 Activities Sakura Illumination at Nijō Castle Jaime Wong A short photographic introduction to Nijō Castle's cherry blossom illumination
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 Cycling Maizuru Bonson Lam While cycling rather than boating is the mode operandi for newcomers in this port city of Maizuru, the green coves and waterw...
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 Ine Fish Market Bonson Lam Ine is one of the three fishing ports in Ine-cho (the others being Niizaki, Kamanyu) where you can buy freshly caught fish in...