Festivals Wazuka - Japanese Tea Town Simona Zavadckyte 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.
Historical Sakamoto Ryoma and Yuri Kimimasa Takako Sakamoto history lovers that he visited Fukui about a week before he was killed in... Kyoto.
Culture Kumano Kodo’s Nakahechi Trail Alena Eckelmann Follow into the footsteps and discover the tales of pilgrims along the ancient Nakahechi pilgrimage trail in Kumano
13 Festivals Cormorant Fishing on the Uji River Takako Sakamoto Summer tradition in Uji, just like Heian aristocrats!
Culture Kyoto’s Philosopher’s Path Bonson Lam Cherry blossom season in Japan is the perfect time for a leisurely walk... after a long, cold winter and to enjoy the splendor of cherry blossoms in
Historical Hokoji Temple and its Fatal Bell Takako Sakamoto Hokoji Temple in Kyoto has a very dramatic, fatal bell on its premises, which doomed and led the Toyotomi Clan to destruction.
Gardens & Parks Hanami Hotspots on the Keihan Line Ash The Keihan Line, one of the private train lines linking Kyoto and Osaka, features many of Kansai's most famous cherry blossom attractions, as well as some
Historical Unique Stone Statue of Buddha Reiko Senna See this unique giant stone statue of Buddha built in 1660 in Nagano Prefecture that was re-discovered in the 20th century.