Culture Saiho-ji Temple The Saihoji Temple was founded during the Nara period, about 1300 years ago, by the priest Gyōki at the request of the Emperor Shōmu, along with for..
Culture Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen 2026 Mar 26th - Mar 29th The Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen event at Umekoji Park is a celebration of the versatile sweet potato, and last year's event drew in..
Culture Okochisanso Garden Joe Robinson Okochisanso garden is a pristine example of traditional Japanese horticulture, and you get a free walk through Arashiyama bamboo..
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Culture The Top of Fushimi Inari Taisha Elena Lisina The challenge of climbing the top of Fushimi Inari Taisha, the main Inari shrine of Japan.
Culture Byodo-in Temple 5 (1Review) The Byodoin Temple in the city of Uji near Kyoto adorns the reverse of the Japanese 10 yen coin and is best known for its distinctive “phoenix hall”...
Culture Guide to Hiring a Kimono in Kyoto on a Budget Bonson Lam JapanTravel compares the top five Kimono and Yukata hire shops in Kyoto, all close to the major attractions