14 Culture Three Days in Kyoto Joe Peters If you only have two or three days in Kyoto, journey with me to Fushimi Inari, Nishiki Markets, Nijo Castle and some Kabuki
7 Culture The Weeping Cherry of Kiyamachi Bonson Lam Kiyamachi is Pontocho's little known sister. Quiet and unassuming, this charming walkway by the canal is perfect for first ti...
Culture Kurama Temple Alena Eckelmann Kurama Temple, a tale of mountain goblins, samurai and a Reiki Master
Culture Roujiya Cooking and Culture Class Bonson Lam Learn about Japanese culture and cuisine in this Japanese sushi making class at a merchants house near Nijo Castle in Kyoto
Culture The Tale of Genji Museum in Uji JapanTravel Guest Fans of Murasaki Shikibu’s famous novel ‘The Tale of Genji’ should visit Uji’s excellent museum and immerse themselves in the...
Culture Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto Bonson Lam Home of the Aoi Matsuri or the Hollyhock Leaf Crest Festival, which blossomed throughout Japan when the Tale of Genji was wri...
Culture Kyoto Machiya and Textiles Museum Bonson Lam The fusion of old and new, east and west is seen in Kyoto Machiya and Textiles Museum. The Machiyas or the merchant houses in...
Culture Ancient Traditions of the Gion Matsuri Bonson Lam Be transported by the sounds and sights of Gion Matsuri, a Millennium old festival in the open air art gallery of Kyoto’s old...
Culture Sento Imperial Palace in Kyoto Alena Eckelmann Sento Imperial Palace and Omiya Imperial Palace
Culture Ohara Village Bonson Lam Retrace the steps of a forgotten princess in this sublime mountainside village just 40 mins north of Kyoto
