Activities Suzumushi-dera Justin Velgus Kegonji, more famously known as Suzumushi-dera or the "Cricket Temple" is located in western Kyoto. Crickets are on display and..
Activities Kyoto City Zoo Sam Hardwick Kyoto City Zoo is a small and peaceful zoo located in the traditional area for Japan, Kyoto. Great for kids and the family!
Outdoors Ine Fish Market Bonson Lam Ine is one of the three fishing ports in Ine-cho (the others being Niizaki, Kamanyu) where you can buy freshly caught fish in the..
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..
7 Activities Sakura Illumination at Nijō Castle Jaime Wong A short photographic introduction to Nijō Castle's cherry blossom illumination
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 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..