Historical Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 2 of 4 Justin Velgus Gio-ji Temple is more of a hermitage than a temple. It is a building with a kitchen sandwiched between two Japanese style rooms.
18 Culture Kimono & Kyoto Elena Lisina Kyoto is the city where people come to wear kimono. Numerous stores offer to rent out kimono or you an even buy a lighter yukata for warmer weather.
Culture Komagane's Cedar Shrines Arlene Bastion Komagane's Kozenji and Omiya Isuzu Shrines exemplify how sacred cedars can augment a shrine's already holy atmosphere.
Historical Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 3 of 4 Justin Velgus Gio-ji is a tourist spot in Sagano, Kyoto, near Togetsukyo which is popular on the weekend.
Historical Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 1 of 4 Justin Velgus Ogura in Sagano, Kyoto, Gio-ji Temple is more of a hermitage than a temple.
Culture Tsuribune Shrine Chiara Terzuolo Check out the fish-themed offerings at this little shrine on the grounds of Kochi Hachimangu Shrine, and see if you can spot all the other critters as
12 Culture Kiyamachi, Kyoto Italian in Japan (L. Maurizi) Kiyamachi is one of the most popular areas in Kyoto. However, there is much that goes unseen.
Culture Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen 2026 Late Mar The Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen event at Umekoji Park is a celebration of the versatile sweet potato, and last year's event drew in crowds of around 50,000 people
