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 Kifune Shrine in Northern Kyoto Bryan Baier A small but gorgeous and less-traveled shrine in the mountains north of downtown Kyoto.
Culture National Museum of Modern Art Kyoto Bonson Lam The Museum, otherwise known as MoMAK, displays art and crafts from Japan and around the world since the 1800s
Culture Suntory Kyoto Brewery Stacy Kurokawa How is beer made? What makes Suntory special? Even if you don't understand Japanese, touring and tasting will give you a good...
Culture Toei Kyoto Film and TV Studio Park Judith Mikami A working Japanese movie studio located in central Kyoto. History, activities, performances and the possibility of seeing a m...
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 Today I am a Kimono Merchant Bonson Lam Immerse yourself with full kimono dress up, tea ceremony, a Japanese lunch or wedding and other aspects of life in a traditio...
Culture Kyoto’s Philosopher’s Path Bonson Lam Take a stroll along Kyoto’s Philosopher’s Path, a forest of cherry trees with plenty of temples and tea houses along the way.
Culture Guide to Hiring a Kimono in Kyoto on a Budget Bonson Lam JapanTravel compares the top five Kimono and Yukata hire shops in Kyoto, all close to the major attractions