Culture Yatsuhashi Sweets Making in Kyoto Noro Randria Kyoto is famous for wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets. At Yatsuhashi-an, buy some as a souvenir or, even better, make your own..
Culture The Past and Present of Byodoin Scott Brause Byodo-in could arguably be called the Sistine Chapel of Japanese temple art & architecture. The Phoenix Hall's Amida Buddha..
18 Temples & Shrines The Beauty of Fushimi Inari-taisha Alexandra Dorovici Fushimi Inari is a shrine located in the south east of Kyoto City. It was founded in year 711 and is dedicated to the Inari Ka..
9 Temples & Shrines Otaji Nenbutsu-ji Sophia Warren Built in the late 8th century and relocated in the early 20th century, Otaji Nenbutsu-ji in Kyoto stands out from other Buddhist..
Culture Shozan Resort & Gardens Takako Sakamoto Nestled at the foot of Mt. Takagamine, experience Kyoto at its best, with a blend of Western and Japanese designs.
Culture Yoshiminedera 4 (1Review) Yoshimine-dera is a temple of the Tendai school of Buddhism in the western ward of Nishikyō-ku, in Kyoto. It is built on the western hills overlooki..
9 Culture Kyoto's Sagano Bamboo Forest Carrie Jacobs The Sagano Bamboo Forest sits next to Tenryu-ji temple in the attractive area of Arashiyama. It is a worthwhile departure from temple..