Culture Uji: Get Off Kyoto's Beaten Track Elena Georgiou Although slightly off the beaten-track, Uji is a great place to visit if you're already in nearby Kyoto or Osaka. Read here ...
Culture Nostalgic Nijo Pete Martin A visit to the Shogun's Palace. An extract from “Revolutions: Wandering and wondering on a sabbatical year”.
Culture Kyoto: My Alternative Top 3 Temples Peter Sidell Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto is home to hundreds of shrines and temples: here are three of my favourite less visited ones.
Culture Toh-Shiya at Sanjusangen-do 2025 Gloria Ticconi Held at Sanjusangen-do temple in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, Toh-Shiya is the first Japanese archery competition of the...
Culture Suzaku No Niwa Autumn Illumination Jaime Wong A beautiful autumn illumination hidden in Umekoji Park
Culture Ohitaki Fire Festival Kifune Shrine 2024 Jemma King The annual Ohitaki Fire Festival at Kifune Shrine uses its spiritual powers to banish bad sprits and cleanse impurities of th...
20 Culture Sunday Night in Kyoto Elena Lisina Night views of Kyoto and shops taken on a Sunday night.
7 Cat Town Grill and Cafe Yuko Hagihara A hidden gem in Japan's historic former capital Kyoto, the Cat Town Grill and Cafe offers a delicious selection of food and w...
10 Taizo-in Zen Garden, Kyoto Shozo Fujii The Taizo-in Zen Garden at Myoshin Temple in Kyoto are known for their beautiful Yin and Yang rock gardens as well as their s...
