Historical Kyoto Tofuku-ji's Hojo Garden Tomoko Kamishima The designer and planner of this garden (which was built in 1939), Shigemori Mirei, called them 'concept gardens containing..
Museums Nijo Castle: Former Imperial Residence Katrina Webber Built under the order of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Nijo-jo has served as the home of the Tokugawa shogun, an Imperial property, and is now..
Historical Hokoji Temple and its Fatal Bell Takako Sakamoto Hokoji Temple in Kyoto has a very dramatic, fatal bell on its premises, which doomed and led the Toyotomi Clan to destruction. They..
Historical Kiyamachi Dori, Kyoto Hugo Kempeneer Kiyamachi Dori: One of Kyoto’s favorite Cherry blossom spots! With a bit of patience you can spot some Maiko strolling along i..
Historical Kamigamo Shrine: A Place of Healing Tomoko Kamishima HEALING SPOT: Kamigamo Shrine is known for its strong healing power. And before Kyoto became capital of Japan, it was already ..
Historical Kyoto's Historic Kifune Jinja Sandra Isaka Set deep in the mountains of Kyoto, historic Kifune Jinja is a great place to visit for those who want to see a different side of..
Historical Byōdō-in Temple, Uji Ariane Mignault The Byōdō-in Temple as represented on the Japanese 10 yen coin can still be seen and visited today.
Historical Kyoto Shimogamo Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Shimogamo Shrine: God of the legendary "Three-legged Crow"