Culture Kyoto Handicraft Center Kim Bergström 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...
Food A Vegan Eating Journey at Ain Soph Kim Bergström Hearty mains, tasty desserts, and a wide drink menu that are all vegan? Ain Soph Journey in Kyoto delivers on all of these, a...
Culture Aoi Matsuri Festival 2026 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 Yabusame Shinji 2026 Tatiana Garcia Every year in early May. witness the Yabusame Shinji at Shimogamo shrine, where Japanese mounted archers fire arrows at enemy...
Accommodation The Splendor of Houka East and West Ciara Blount Finding a great place to stay in any city is always a challenge. But nestled on a quiet street a brief walk from Kyoto Statio...
Kyoto Hidden Spots: Amanohashidate Angela An If you are like me and you want to enjoy travelling away from the big crowds then try going to Amanohashidate in the northern...
Culture Kyotographie 2018 Jerome Lee Kyotographie 2018 is an international photography festival held in Kyoto from Apr 14th 2018 - May 13th 2018
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...
Culture Joe Okada: The Last Samurai Ignatius Koh Joe Okada is Japan's oldest active tour guide. With his samurai gear and katana, he will bring you through Kyoto and let you ...
12 Culture Kiyamachi, Kyoto Italian in Japan (L. Maurizi) Kiyamachi is one of the most popular areas in Kyoto. However, there is much that goes unseen.
