Culture Nostalgic Nijo Pete Martin A visit to the Shogun's Palace. An extract from “Revolutions: Wandering and wondering on a sabbatical year”.
14 Temples & Shrines Kyoto Toyokuni Shrine Takako Sakamoto Toyokuni Shrine, Higashiyama, Kyoto, is where Toyotomi Hideyoshi is enshrined. It had been closed and forbidden to enter for 269..
Culture Mibudera Temple in Kyoto Peter Sidell In Japan's most historic city of Kyoto, Mibudera is a charming Buddhist temple with plenty to see and some interesting historical..
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!
Historical Obakusan Mampukuji Tony Mariani Obakusan Mampukuji - Head Temple in Japan of the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism
7 Historical The Weeping Cherry of Kiyamachi Bonson Lam Kiyamachi is Pontocho's little known sister. Quiet and unassuming, this charming walkway by the canal is perfect for first time..
11 Traditional Ryoan-ji, North West Kyoto Katherine Moore Set in a large garden with a pond, Ryoan-ji is the home of Japan's most famous Zen Garden. Sit in quite contemplation and maybe..