Featured Temples & Shrines

Yamagata: Spiritualism and Nature

Yamagata connects natural sightseeing destinations with spirituality effortlessly. Discover inner peace like the local monks have by exploring forests, waterfalls and rivers.

By Geoff Day

Kyoto

Gardens & Parks

Ohara Village

Retrace the steps of a forgotten princess in this sublime mountainside village just 40 mins north of Kyoto

By Bonson Lam

Kyoto

Festivals

Wazuka - Japanese Tea Town

Wazuka is a traditional Japanese tea town, with picturesque scenery and mind-clearing, heart-warming Japanese tea. Its tea industry dates back more than 800 years with 300 families making tea today. There is a teatopia festival each November, and it makes a great day trip from Kyoto or Nara. Why not try its tea flavoured soba.

By Simona Zavadckyte

Kyoto

Festivals

Ebisu Festival in Kyoto

Held at Yasaka Shrine in Japan's former capital Kyoto, the Ebisu Festival is Kyoto's first festival of the New Year, dedicated to the god of prosperity and fortune.

By Gloria Ticconi

Kyoto

Featured Arts & Crafts

San'in Route: Kyoto, Hyogo and Tottori

Sprawling the length of the northern coast of Japan, prepare to be taken you on a mesmerising adventure across Kyoto, Hyogo and Tottori.

By Tom Roseveare

Kyoto

Traditional

Kyoto

Once known as Japans capital, Kyoto is the heart of culture and history in Japan. With lively streets, unique finds, and contemporary comforts; Kyoto still manages to uphold many of its traditions. Stunning gardens and beautiful temples run through the city and its outskirts. Kyoto is also home to Japan's largest Geisha district, Gion. A trip to Kyoto is a must on any itinerary if you want to immerse yourself in this beautiful Japanese culture.

By Jillian Engelhard Fosten