Food Mimikou Udon, Kyoto Peter Sidell many choices on the English menu I went with the extra thin, extra spicy curry... The tofu was good and soft, but also pleasantly chewy, and had a slightly
Culture Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto Bonson Lam Home of the Aoi Matsuri or the Hollyhock Leaf Crest Festival, which blossomed throughout Japan when the Tale of Genji was written in the Heian Period.
Culture National Treasure Eiho-Ji Temple Chris Glenn The picturesque gardens are famed for their cherry blossom in spring, wisteria
Food Oyster Conclave Kaki-tei Paul Walsh by parasols, next to the river - particularly lovely during the sakura cherry... blossom season Although fish dishes are available in the evening, as the
Culture Exploring Tsu Castle Chris Glenn grounds park is a modern creation, but still enjoyable, particularly during cherry... blossom time in spring, and late in the year for the autumn leaves.
Activities Komaki Castle Chris Glenn Komaki Yama is famous for it’s cherry blossom in the spring, and is the
Culture Kameman Sake Brewery Tsunagi Yui Yamaguchi The sunlight was soft & warm and cherry blossoms were fully opened.
10 Nishihonganji Yamashina-Betsuin Cathy Cawood Yamashina temple with cherry, maple and gingko trees is very pretty in autumn.