Activities Jishu Shrine and San-nen-zaka Shozo Fujii Kyoto is a city of prayers. Thousands of temples and shrines dot this town, in labyrinthine alleys, nested into the folds of the..
Activities My Visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine Ariane Mignault Fushimi Inari Shrine is the perfect example of an Inari Shrine. The numerous red Japanese gates create a spectacular experience..
Activities Sakura Light-up, Gion Shirakawa Tomoko Kamishima Gion Shirakawa’s spring illumination: Viewing cherry blossoms at night! Enjoy the pink petals and magic of the night atmospher..
Activities Yanagidani Kannon Hydrangea Week 2025 Jun 1st - 30th 2025 Past Event The Yanagidani Kannon Hydrangea Week is actually a month-long affair celebrating the colorful blooms. In addition to the 5000 hydrangeas..
Activities Amanohashidate Cycling Day Trip Bonson Lam This is one of the most beautiful parts of Japan to explore by bicycle. The natural scenery is a bit like the coast between Naples..
Outdoors Miyama, Kyoto’s Mountain Retreat Cathy Cawood Stay in a thatched village farmhouse and explore the natural beauty of the seasons and traditional rural culture in Kyoto Miyama...
Outdoors Following the Kamo to Gion Bridget Ye If you are looking for that classic Japanese riverbank setting found in some anime shows or Japanese films, then a stroll along..
Activities Hozugawa River Cruise Bonson Lam Birdwatching, singing, sunshine and laughter! Breathe deeply and take in nature's blessings on the Hozugawa River Cruise just..