Activities Higashi Hongan-ji Temple Kyoto Justin Velgus Higashi Honganji, or the Eastern Temple of the Original Vow, is the head temple of Shin Buddhism, located a few minutes walk from..
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..
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 Kyoto Koetsu-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Devotees of Japanese traditional tea ceremony are almost always persons of refined taste. Koetsu-ji Temple and its seven teaho..
Activities Cycling from Kyoto to Nara Cathy Cawood Cycling from Kyoto to Nara in early September offers great countryside and river views. The best route follows the road beside Keihan..
8 Seasonal Famous Hana-mi Spots in Kyoto Victoria Vlisides 3 Kyoto hanami spots to get an eye full of cherry blossoms!
Activities Philosopher’s Path The Philosopher's Path (哲学の道, Tetsugaku no michi) is a pedestrian path following a canal lined by cherry trees between Ginkaku-ji and Nanzen..