Culture Kyoto Gyoen National Garden Located in the heart of the city, Kyoto Gyoen National Garden is a natural oasis perfect for escaping the busyness of urban life. This vast green space..
Culture Kyoto Tea Ceremony at Room Juan Yiwen Liang For the Japanese people, tea ceremony is not only a way to commune with the guests but also an art form to showcase its ancient..
Culture The Stone Garden at Ryoanji Kyoto Bonson Lam Ryoanji is the most celebrated garden in Japan. Simple yet powerful at the same time, it draws pilgrims from all over the world
Historical Kamigamo Shrine: A Place of Healing Tomoko Kamishima HEALING SPOT: Kamigamo Shrine is known for its strong healing power. And before Kyoto became capital of Japan, it was already ..
Culture Tea Ceremony at Taiho-an Cordelia Ding In the southern outskirts of Kyoto lies the beautiful city of Uji. Uji is famous for its matcha green tea, and Uji City's Taiho-an..
20 Traditional A Day in Higashiyama Anne Lauenroth Higashiyama, home to Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple, is Kyoto's most picturesque district, offering traditional architecture,..
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 Ujigami Shrine Located in Uji, the city renowned for green tea, Ujigami shrine is Japan’s oldest existing shrine. Among the country’s thousands of shrines, Ujigami..