Activities Cycling from Kyoto to Nara Cathy Cawood Cycling from Kyoto to Nara in early September offers great countryside and river views. The best route follows the road besid...
12 Autumn at Daikaku Temple Shozo Fujii Daikakuji is a temple founded by Emperor Saga. Located in Sagano in the Sakyo ward of Kyoto City.
Culture Daikakuji: a Historical Highlight Shozo Fujii It is said there are three kinds of autumn leaves. Leaves change in appearance during their first color change, the peak, and...
Activities Kusugutani Hitsuno Shrine Katsuyuki Tanaka Although it is a little difficult to get to, Kusugutani Hitsuno Shrine, rumored to rekindle love, once belonged to a royal pr...
Culture Kyoto Costume Institute Bonson Lam Cloth is a two dimensional piece of material. All clothing starts life like this, whether on a sketch pad or a cutting from a...
11 Autumn Scenery Between Uji & Otsu Cathy Cawood The road from Uji to Otsu through the mountains runs beside rivers all the way to Lake Biwa, and is mostly flat. It is a wond...
Culture Zazen at Mampukuji Temple Michael Papp Zazen is a style of Zen meditation, which is said to have begun in Japan in the 6th century. You can participate in this medi...
Culture Kyoto Kameoka Balloon Festival 2025 Kim Bergström The Kyoto Kameoka Balloon Festival is taking place for three days in early April, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of t...
Activities Christmas Station in Yase 2025 Kim Bergström Kyoto's scenic mountainside railway line transforms into a festive gathering place each winter with the return of Christmas S...
Activities Naked Meets Nijo Castle 2025 Kim Bergström This summer, Kyoto's Nijo Castle will be transformed into a multisensory nighttime art experience with “NAKED meets Nijo Cast...
