Culture Egad! Is This Kyoto? Arlene Bastion Mt Daimonji shows us a different face to Kyoto. Fireplaces used in a religious ritual can be seen on the mountain slope.
11 Culture Heian Jingu Shrine Cherry Blossoms Shozo Fujii In Japan's former capital of Kyoto, the gardens at Heian Jingu shrine are especially renowned for their Yae red weeping cherr...
10 Toji Temple Shozo Fujii Toji Temple in Kyoto is a symbol, not only of Kyoto city, but also of Japan. Come take a walk through the ancient grounds and...
Culture Miyako Odori 2024 Elena Lisina The Miyako Odori performance in Minamiza theatre in Kyoto hass a long history and involves the best geiko and maiko of Kyoto....
Culture The Ryozens of Kyoto Arlene Bastion The large statue of Ryozen Kannon looms over moving war memorials, and graves at Ryozen Gokoku hold war dead and those who di...
11 Culture Kyoto's Heian Jingu Shrine Shozo Fujii Built in 1895 for the city's 1,100th anniversary of having been made the capital of Japan, Kyoto's Heian Jingu Shrine is a 6/...
11 Culture A Walk Along Kyoto's Kamogawa River Shozo Fujii Flowing north to south through downtown Kyoto in the heart of Japan is the beautiful Kamogawa River. Great for a stroll with ...
Area Uji Tom Roseveare Uji is located to the south of Kyoto city, and is famed for its roll in the cultivation and production on green tea. Many fam...
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...
