Culture Daigo-ji Temple Founded in 874, Daigo-ji Temple is one of Kyoto's most scenic religious sites. The hillside temple grounds make it a prime spot for cherry bloss..
Culture Cupid of Japan: Kyoto Jishu Shrine Karen Zheng Located behind the renowned Kiyomizu-dera, Jishu Shrine is revered as “the Cupid of Japan”. Within its compound, Jishu Shrine ..
Culture A Half Day Trip to Uji Cordelia Ding If you're short on time, sightseeing in Uji can be limited to about half a day, as it is only about a thirty-minute train ride..
Historical Kyoto Color Guide Veronica Carnevale Kyoto Prefecture is renowned for its traditional Japanese culture, temples, shrines, charming countryside, exquisite food, and more...
13 Arts & Crafts Kimono Fashion Show Corinna David Catch the Kimono Fashion show at Nishijin Textile Center, open from 10am to 6pm in northwest Kyoto.
Culture Toji Temple The Toji Temple is one of the original three Buddhist temples that were built in Kyoto at the beginning of the Heian period. In the year 796, the Toji..
Culture Kodaiji The Kodaiji is located northeast of the Yasaka Hokanji Temple at the foot of the Higashiyama Ryozen Mountains in Kyoto. The official name of the temple..
Historical History of Kyoto's Kinkaku-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Kinkaku-ji Temple: The shining golden pavilion and double-layered garden are both splendid!