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Firefly Viewing in Uji
Charlotte GriffithsFrom late May to mid-June, Uji City Botanical Park near Kyoto plays host to fireflies, delighting young and old alike. A short..
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The 5th Tatsushige no Kai - Dojoji
Sleiman AziziThe Kongo school of Noh will be staging a one-off performance of the play Dojoji by actor Tatsushige Udaka at the Kongo Noh Theatre..
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Gion Matsuri
Jessica LinGion Matsuri is Kyoto’s largest festival which takes place throughout the month of July by the Yasaka Shrine.
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![Kyoto Daikaku-ji Temple]( "Kyoto Daikaku-ji Temple")
1Kyoto Daikaku-ji Temple
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![Kyoto Tenryu-ji Temple in Spring]( "Kyoto Tenryu-ji Temple in Spring")
2Kyoto Tenryu-ji Temple in Spring
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![Kyoto Kibune Riverside Walk]( "Kyoto Kibune Riverside Walk")
3Kyoto Kibune Riverside Walk
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![Kyoto Kitano Tenman-gu Flea Market]( "Kyoto Kitano Tenman-gu Flea Market")
4Kyoto Kitano Tenman-gu Flea Market
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![Cycling Kyoto's Arashiyama]( "Cycling Kyoto's Arashiyama")
5Cycling Kyoto's Arashiyama
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![Tenryu-ji Temple in Summer]( "Tenryu-ji Temple in Summer")
6Tenryu-ji Temple in Summer
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![Kyoto in Video]( "Kyoto in Video")
7Kyoto in Video
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![Kyoto's Historic Kifune Jinja]( "Kyoto's Historic Kifune Jinja")
8Kyoto's Historic Kifune Jinja
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![The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama]( "The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama")
9The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama
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![Sakura Viewing along Kamo River]( "Sakura Viewing along Kamo River")
10Sakura Viewing along Kamo River
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![Monkey Park Iwatayama in Kyoto]( "Monkey Park Iwatayama in Kyoto")
1Monkey Park Iwatayama in Kyoto
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![From Kansai Airport to Kyoto]( "From Kansai Airport to Kyoto")
2From Kansai Airport to Kyoto
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![Nagoya to Kyoto by Train]( "Nagoya to Kyoto by Train")
3Nagoya to Kyoto by Train
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![The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama]( "The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama")
4The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama
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![Kiyomizu Temple and Otowa Waterfall]( "Kiyomizu Temple and Otowa Waterfall")
5Kiyomizu Temple and Otowa Waterfall
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![A Walk Along Kamo River]( "A Walk Along Kamo River")
6A Walk Along Kamo River
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![Cycling Kyoto's Arashiyama]( "Cycling Kyoto's Arashiyama")
7Cycling Kyoto's Arashiyama
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![Firefly Viewing in Uji]( "Firefly Viewing in Uji")
8Firefly Viewing in Uji
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![The Kimono Forest Of Arashiyama]( "The Kimono Forest Of Arashiyama")
9The Kimono Forest Of Arashiyama
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![Chao Chao Gyoza]( "Chao Chao Gyoza")
10Chao Chao Gyoza
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![Fujitaya Guesthouse]( "Fujitaya Guesthouse")
1Fujitaya Guesthouse
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![The Past and Present of Byoudou-in]( "The Past and Present of Byoudou-in")
2The Past and Present of Byoudou-in
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![Lost and Found in Arashiyama]( "Lost and Found in Arashiyama")
3Lost and Found in Arashiyama
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![Enkoji in Kyoto]( "Enkoji in Kyoto")
4Enkoji in Kyoto
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![Kyoto's Poet's House Rakushisha]( "Kyoto's Poet's House Rakushisha")
5Kyoto's Poet's House Rakushisha
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![Heian Jingu Shrine Cherry Blossoms]( "Heian Jingu Shrine Cherry Blossoms")
6Heian Jingu Shrine Cherry Blossoms
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![Kyoto's Heian Jingu Shrine]( "Kyoto's Heian Jingu Shrine")
7Kyoto's Heian Jingu Shrine
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![A Walk Along Kyoto's Kamogawa River]( "A Walk Along Kyoto's Kamogawa River")
8A Walk Along Kyoto's Kamogawa River
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![Toji Temple]( "Toji Temple")
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![Sou Sou Kyoto: The Flagship Store]( "Sou Sou Kyoto: The Flagship Store")
10Sou Sou Kyoto: The Flagship Store
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Tours and experiences
Around Kyoto
Where to eat in Kyoto
Food
A Vegan Eating Journey at Ain Soph
Kim BHearty mains, tasty desserts, and a wide drink menu that are all vegan? Ain Soph Journey in Kyoto delivers on all of these, and..
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Vegan Friendly Kyoto: Morpho Cafe
Kim BTrying to find vegan foodie options in Japan? Try Morpho Cafe in Kyoto! They've got an extensive menu, friendly staff, and most..
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Kyoto's Grand Nishiki Market
Audrey FooNishiki Market is the best place to buy a wide range of traditional Japanese food in Kyoto. It's a centuries-old food emporium..
Places to stay in Kyoto
Accommodation
Fujitaya Guesthouse
Bonson LamI have been to Kyoto a dozen times, but it is only now when it has sunk in, as to what this place is all is about.
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The Splendor of Houka East and West
Ciara BlountFinding a great place to stay in any city is always a challenge. But nestled on a quiet street a brief walk from Kyoto Station,..
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Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Bonson LamThe trees and the gardens in Kyoto have been there for hundreds of years. When I am looking at the burrowed view of the mountains..
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Culture
The Past and Present of Byoudou-in
Scott BrauseByoudou-in could arguably be called the Sistine Chapel of Japanese temple art & architecture. The Phoenix Hall's Amida Buddha..
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Lost and Found in Arashiyama
Aleksei IurinSometimes it is really necessary to get lost to find an amazing place, let alone the unexpected discovery of cherry blossoms and..
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Enkoji in Kyoto
Illaura RossiterIn Japan's former imperial capital of Kyoto, Enkoji is a temple where you can sit and look out over beautiful Japanese gardens,..