11 Traditional A Walk Along Kyoto's Kamogawa River Illaura Rossiter Flowing north to south through downtown Kyoto in the heart of Japan is the beautiful Kamogawa River. Great for a stroll with views..
Culture Seimei Shrine in Kyoto Elena Lisina One of the temples of Kyoto, Seimei jinja is dedicated to the legendary onmyoji named Abe no Seimei, who lived in the 10th-11th..
Historical Platform of Kiyomizu-dera Temple Tomoko Kamishima The Platform of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto is an icon that is truly impressive.
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..
Historical Nene and Kodaiji Temple, Kyoto Takako Sakamoto After Hideyoshi's death, Nene had Kodaiji Temple built in Kyoto, retiring there as a nun. Not many people know Tokugawa Ie..
Culture Gion Corner in Kyoto Gloria Ticconi At Gion Corner in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, you can see a showcase of seven traditional Japanese performing arts.
Culture Kyoto's Umekoji Handicrafts Market Bridget Ye Umekoji Handicrafts Market in Kyoto is an event that only happens seven times a year and is an event not to be missed! Open only..
Culture Nishi Hongan-ji Nishi Hongan-ji is a large Buddhist temple west of Kyoto train station. Together with Higashi Hongan-ji, together with Nishi Hongan-ji, it is one of the..
