12 Summer at Honen-in Cathy Cawood Honen-in in Kyoto is one of my favorite temples because of its thatched gate, thick moss and beautiful paths and its unique sand..
9 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..
7 Blossoming Flowers of Daruma Temple Justin Velgus At the Lucky Daruma Temple, it is possible to enjoy flowers year round.
Kaiyukan Aquarium Vertigo Connie Ng The Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan by Osaka Bay is a local favorite. With a central tank that extends vertically connecting the upper levels..
15 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 walking..
10 Autumn at Maruyama Park Cathy Cawood Red maple leaves around the pond in Maruyama Park make it an attractive place to enjoy autumn color in Kyoto.
13 Cafe Independants, Kyoto Charlotte Griffiths Rustic-chic Cafe Independants in central Kyoto has charm, tasty food and a great location.
Food Words Cafe Osaka Saskia Gilmour Words Cafe is hip an upbeat cafe serving "Damn Good Coffee". Right next door to Osaka Tenmangu Shrine and JR Osakatenmangu Station...
