13 Gardens & Parks Spring at Kyoto Botanical Gardens Cathy Cawood Large tulip beds, a rhododendron exhibition, and 500 cherry trees and 70 different species make Kyoto Botanical Gardens a great..
Historical Kyoto Konchi-in’s Tsuru-Kame Garden Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto's Konchi-in Temple Garden was designed by Kobori Enshu (1579-1647) in around 1630, but it was a talented gardener na..
Culture The Hidden Treasures of Japan Featured The Nippon Takaramono Project commenced in early July, launching the first in a series of 2017 events aiming to promote some of..
Museums The Tale of Genji Museum in Uji Anonymous Fans of Murasaki Shikibu’s famous novel ‘The Tale of Genji’ should visit Uji’s excellent museum and immerse themselves in the ..
Culture Yume Kyoto: Kimono Hire Evan Pike Enjoy traditional Japanese clothes in Kyoto for fun or for portrait sessions
12 Temples & Shrines Exploring the Kurodani Cemetery - 1 Larry Knipfing Exploring the Kurodani Cemetery - 1: Surprising images from a unique Kyoto landmark on a beautiful morning visit in early May.
Culture Karuta Hajime Ceremony 2026 Saturday - Jan 3rd At New Year in Japan's former capital of Kyoto, Karuta Hajime is an annual event where a popular traditional card game is played..
Historical Kyoto Shoren-in Temple Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Shoren-in Temple: Enjoy the three gardens stretching out of its horseshoe shaped corridors.
