Culture Nostalgic Nijo Pete Martin A visit to the Shogun's Palace. An extract from “Revolutions: Wandering and wondering on a sabbatical year”.
Culture Kyoto: My Alternative Top 3 Temples Peter Sidell Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto is home to hundreds of shrines and temples: here are three of my favourite less visited ones.
Culture Toh-Shiya at Sanjusangen-do 2025 Gloria Ticconi Held at Sanjusangen-do temple in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, Toh-Shiya is the first Japanese archery competition of the...
Culture Kyoto Railway Museum Opening Jaime Wong Learn all about trains and their history with this awesome new railway museum in Kyoto
Culture Matsu no Shitaya and Garden Jemma King After a long rejuvenating walk up to Mt Inari consider visiting Matsu no Shitaya and Garden to rest. Located to the South ...
Culture Kiyomizu-dera Autumn Guide Vicky Amin Make the most of your visit at Kyoto's most famous temple, despite the large crowds.
Transportation One-Day Eizan Railway Pass Cordelia Ding Is it worth it to get a one-day pass for the Eizan Railway when visiting KIbune and Kurama? This article will break down the ...
Shopping Maiko Antiques Joe Robinson Located in a small corner building in Gion, Maiko Antiques is the most interesting shop I've been to in Japan, or maybe even ...
13 Culture Kimono Fashion Show Corinna David Catch the Kimono Fashion show at Nishijin Textile Center, open from 10am to 6pm in northwest Kyoto.
9 Culture Otaji Nenbutsu-ji Sophia Warren Built in the late 8th century and relocated in the early 20th century, Otaji Nenbutsu-ji in Kyoto stands out from other Buddh...