Cycling from Kyoto to Arashiyama Somrak Bhakdisuparit You haven't been to Kyoto until you've tried cycling. It's easy, fun and only cost 1900 Yen! We rented the bike at J-Cycle, w...
11 Fields of lotus in the countryside Cathy Cawood In the countryside of Uji pink lotus grows side by side with tea and rice, creating some beautiful rural scenery.
14 On the way to Hiyoshi Shrine Cathy Cawood The approach to Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine passes mossy stone walls and three ancient stone bridges across the Omiya River.
14 Kyoto Music Box Museum Karen Zheng Not to be mistaken with Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum (which charges an entrance fee), the two-storey Kyoto Music Box Museum ...
Beauty & Spa Electric Bath at Funaoka Onsen Karen Zheng Located in the quaint northern suburbs of Kyoto, Funaoka Onsen was established in 1923 and is one of the most authentic old s...
Shopping HEP Five Noro Randria HEP Five is a shopping mall near JR Osaka station. The highlight is a huge Ferris wheel at the top of the mall.
Culture Cupid of Japan: Kyoto Jishu Shrine Karen Zheng Located behind the renowned Kiyomizu-dera, Jishu Shrine is revered as “the Cupid of Japan”. Within its compound, Jishu Shrine...
Shimogamo Shrine in Summer Tomoko Kamishima Shimogamo Shrine in Summer: The formal approach to the shrine cuts through Tadasu-no-mori Forest. Enjoy a pleasant walk along...
Culture Kamigamo Shrine: A Place of Healing Tomoko Kamishima HEALING SPOT: Kamigamo Shrine is known for its strong healing power. And before Kyoto became capital of Japan, it was already...
Accommodation Piece Hostel Kyoto Bonson Lam This hostel does not feel like a traditional Kyoto Merchant house. There are no macha green noren curtains or the smell of a ...
