Sabi: Sad Beauty of Nanzenji Takako Sakamoto Brilliant elegance and a tranquil atmosphere make Kyoto one of world's most charming cities. Enjoy the seasonal charms of Kyoto!
Culture Kyoto Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine: Spring breeze brings the delicate sweet fragrance of plum blossoms
Blue Hydrangeas at Iwadera Cathy Cawood Blue hydrangeas bloom amid long grass and wildflowers at peaceful Iwadera Temple in Yamashina.
Culture Imura Art Gallery Kyoto Steve Leavett-Brown Imura Art Gallery showcases a variety of up and coming artists, especially those with a close connection to Kyoto.
Food Nishiki Ichiba Fresh Food Markets Bonson Lam Since the 14th century Kyoto-ites have been shopping at the Nishiki Markets for fresh produce for their dinner tables, making...
Shopping Fujihira Pottery Company Bonson Lam Let your hands express yourself in a pottery class, or relax with home made cakes to the backdrop of Chopin in the steps goin...
Culture Kinkakuji Steve Leavett-Brown Kinkakuji, more commonly known as the Golden Temple, is as beautiful as it is enigmatic. Originally constructed as a villa, s...
Activities Three Blind Mice Bonson Lam This is the story of how three foreigners, who can’t read a word of Japanese, motorbiked their way up to Kyoto and around Lak...
Culture St Mary's Anglican Church Okazaki Bonson Lam St Mary's Church was founded over a century ago in 1911, on the south-western corner of Okazaki and Marutamachi Streets. Holy...
View of Kyoto City from Shogunzuka Cathy Cawood The carpark of Shogunzuka at the top of Higashiyama Driveway offers one of the best views of Kyoto City.
Autumn color at Sonsho-in Cathy Cawood Sonsho-in is a small, pretty temple on the lower slopes of Higashiyama's hills. It has views over Higashiyama and beautiful a...
Culture Entoku-in on a Rainy Day Larry Knipfing Kyoto's Entoku-in Temple's entrance is small and unassuming, so be careful...you might miss it! The garden here is truly spec...
Mo-an Gardens Cathy Cawood A cafe and restaurant housed in a lovely wooden Taisho Era building, originally constructed as a tea house, and reached by wa...
Serene Moments at Rurikoin, Kyoto Takako Sakamoto Rurikoin Temple in Kyoto stands silently in a picturesque suburbs. Classic architecture and three gardens which borrow scener...
Culture Sekisanzenin Cathy Cawood Sekisanzenin is 9th century temple in North-East Kyoto with beautiful moss and lush maple trees. There are many stone lantern...
