11 Spring at Okochi Sanso Villa Masayoshi Hirose Enjoy tranquil spring at Okochi Sanso Villa in Sagano, Kyoto, in an idyllic setting.
11 Kyoto's Ryozen Kannon Sandra Isaka The grounds of Kyoto's Ryozen Kannon, in Higashiyama, are a quiet and contemplative oasis year-round, but are especially love...
Food Bistro Petit Lapin Mandy Bartok Tucked away in a pint-sized building just steps south of Shijo-dori, Bistro Petit Lapin serves up authentic French fare with ...
12 Visit to Kyoto Aquarium Cathy Cawood If you visit Kyoto Aquarium near Kyoto Station, you can see dolphins, penguins, seals, giant salamanders, jellyfish and many ...
Nightlife Rub A Dub Reggae Bar Christie Petrakopoulou Rub A Dub: A Reggae bar in Kyoto, Japan. Come and party!
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...