16 Autumn at Goryo Shrine in Kyoto Cathy Cawood Pretty shrine in Northern Kyoto with beautiful autumn leaves, a small monthly flea market, and an intriguing statue of 5 small children..
Activities Oshino Hakkai Cathy Cawood Tourist area centered around 8 spring fed ponds at the base of Mount Fuji has a village of thatched roof houses and a working water..
Accommodation Kuramaguchi-An Vacation Rental Cathy Cawood For two to four people a vacation rental like Kuramaguchi-An offers a lot more space, freedom and convenience than a hotel at very..
12 Omi-Hachiman Canal in Winter Cathy Cawood Historic Omi-Hachiman Canal is a lovely place for a winter stroll followed by afternoon tea at Taneya or Club Harie.
15 Lost in Southern Higashiyama Cathy Cawood Exploring by bicycle in the back streets on the lower slopes of the Higashiyama Hills in Kyoto reveals many pretty autumn scenes...
15 Autumn along Biwako Canal Cathy Cawood Maple, cherry and gingko trees make the path beside Biwako Canal a wonderful place for a quiet autumn stroll with your camera.
14 Window Shopping on Teramachi Street Cathy Cawood Explore traditional Kyoto stores and restaurants in an area with appealing shabbiness on Teramachi Street between Marutamachi and..
14 Manhole Art in Shiga Prefecture Cathy Cawood The intricate and beautiful manhole cover art of Shiga Prefecture features flowers and birds as well as other attractions of Shiga..