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...
Food Grand Burger in Kyoto Mandy Bartok Grand Burger in Kyoto serves up tasty burgers in a cozy shop just a few steps from the walls of the Imperial Palace.
Accommodation Piece Hostel Sanjo Febry Fawzi Piece Hostel Sanjo was opened in July 2015. It used to be a traditional-styled Japanese homestay, ryokan, which was then reno...
Culture Kurama Fire Festival 2026 Kenny King Hin Choi The Kurama Five Festival is one of the most spectacular events in Kyoto and takes place every year on the evening of October ...
Culture Jakko-in Temple in Kyoto Evangeline Neo Beautiful red leaves and nature walk at Jakko-in Temple in Ohara, Kyoto Prefecture, in mid November.
