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...
9 Culture Maizuru Port Toretore Fish Markets Bonson Lam Chat with the friendly folk at the market stalls and see, touch and feel some of the freshest crabs from Hokkaido, as well as...
12 Culture Daikakuji: Kyoto's Best Kept Secret Larry Knipfing I didn't know what to expect when I visited Daikaku-ji Temple. It truly amazed me
Culture Saiho-ji Temple The Saihoji Temple was founded during the Nara period, about 1300 years ago, by the priest Gyōki at the request of the Empero...
Culture Kyoto National Museum The Kyoto National Museum is one of the major art museums in Japan. Located in Kyoto's Higashiyama ward, the museum focuses o...
Culture Toji Temple The Toji Temple is one of the original three Buddhist temples that were built in Kyoto at the beginning of the Heian period. ...
Culture Nishi Hongan-ji Nishi Hongan-ji is a large Buddhist temple west of Kyoto train station. Together with Higashi Hongan-ji, together with Nishi ...
Culture Nijo Castle Nijo Castle is one of the most accessible UNESCO spots in Kyoto, being just a short walk from Nijojo-mae Station. The former ...
Culture Maruyama Park Maruyama Park is the oldest public park in Kyoto and a popular springtime cherry blossom viewing spot. It opened in 1886 and ...
Culture Ryoan-ji Temple Ryoanji Temple is home to Japan’s most famous Zen stone garden and one of Kyoto’s most iconic scenes. Believed to be built ba...