Area Maizuru Tom Roseveare Maizuru is a port city in northern Kyoto along the coast of the Sea of Japan. It can be reached in just 2 hours from the cent...
Culture Kyoto’s Temple of Genuine Paradise Arlene Bastion Shinnyodo Temple is a zen zone of peace and quiet because of its bounteous green gardens.
Culture Egad! Is This Kyoto? Arlene Bastion Mt Daimonji shows us a different face to Kyoto. Fireplaces used in a religious ritual can be seen on the mountain slope.
11 Culture Heian Jingu Shrine Cherry Blossoms Shozo Fujii In Japan's former capital of Kyoto, the gardens at Heian Jingu shrine are especially renowned for their Yae red weeping cherr...
Culture Three Days in Kyoto - Day 1 Elena Lisina The view of Kinkakuji as a floating in water temple was incredible. Soaking up the peaceful atmosphere of the Kamo River and ...
18 Culture Kyoto Imperial Park Elena Lisina Kyoto Imperial Park is a good place for a break with the family, or some jogging or cycling.
Culture More Than Foxes in Fushimi Arlene Bastion Fushimi's sake is as famous as its Inari Shrine foxes. The historic district is atmospheric with old buildings, and you can s...
Culture Kyoto Handicraft Center Kim A great way to connect with Japan's culture is by getting hands-on, and the Kyoto Handicraft Center allows you to do just tha...
Culture Aoi Matsuri Festival 2024 Bonson Lam The Aoi Matsuri is one of the oldest and most celebrated festivals in Japan. So much so, the word “Matsuri” originally referr...
Culture Chisui Museum Bonson Lam The Fukuchiyama Flood memorial museum, also known as Chisui museum, plays tribute to those that didn’t make it, as well as th...
