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 Yamashina Gishi Matsuri at Bishamondo-Monzeki 2025 Sunday - Dec 14th The Bishamondo-Monzeki is a Buddhist Tendai temple located in Yamashina, Kyoto. Every December, the temple commemorates the le..
15 Culture Camellia Tea Ceremony in Kyoto Bonson Lam For first timers there is little in common between the Samurai and the tea ceremony. Little did I know, but there are several ways..
Culture Thomas the Tank Engine Exhibition 2025 Mar 15th - May 6th 2025 Past Event This year marks the 80th anniversary of the original publication of The Railway Series, the stories that introduced Thomas the Tank..
Culture Heian Shrine The Heian Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The Shrine is ranked as a Beppyō Jinja by the Association of Shinto Shrines. ..
Culture Nijo Castle 5 (1Review) Nijo Castle is one of the most accessible UNESCO spots in Kyoto, being just a short walk from Nijojo-mae Station. The former residence of the Tokugawa..
Culture Kamigamo Shrine The Kamo Shrines, Shimogamo Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine are both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They are two of the most important and oldest..
Historical Kyoto Color Guide Veronica Carnevale Kyoto Prefecture is renowned for its traditional Japanese culture, temples, shrines, charming countryside, exquisite food, and more...