13 Temples & Shrines Horin-ji Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto Larry Knipfing Just over the Togetsukyo Bridge (follow the road to the left after you cross it) in the Arashiyama district of Kyoto is Horin-ji..
Culture Shaun the Sheep Exhibition 2022 Jul 30th - Sep 4th 2022 Past Event First aired in 2007, Shaun the Sheep is a stop-motion animation series which has been broadcast in 180 countries. A special exhibition..
Culture Ikebana at Ami Kyoto Mandy Bartok A single bloom. A knobby twig, A stalk of leaves, perfectly arranged in a ceramic bowl. If you've traveled around Japan for..
15 Gardens & Parks Kyoto Kibune Riverside Walk Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Kibune Riverside Walk: Enjoy the cool air and the healing power of the forest. This is also a popular Power Spot.
14 Traditional Strolling around Kyoto Streets Takako Sakamoto I found that just strolling around the streets of Kyoto was such a joy! I didn't know where I was, but it was FUN!
Culture Naked Garden One Kyoto 2023 Jul 4th - Aug 20th 2023 Past Event NAKED is a prominent Japanese digital art collective known for its innovative and immersive multimedia installations. They host..
12 Temples & Shrines Early morning at Kawai Jinja Shrine Larry Knipfing Located at the south gate of Shimogamo Shrine, I almost missed Kawai Jinja. I'm glad I found it. The combination of reds, greens..
Historical Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 2 of 4 Justin Velgus Gio-ji Temple is more of a hermitage than a temple. It is a building with a kitchen sandwiched between two Japanese style rooms...