9 Culture Otaji Nenbutsu-ji Sophia Warren Built in the late 8th century and relocated in the early 20th century, Otaji Nenbutsu-ji in Kyoto stands out from other Buddhist..
Food Yuba in Arashiyama Cordelia Ding At Saga Tofu Ine in Arashiyama, yuba and tofu are served in many different ways. Some dishes are roasted, some are boiled, and some..
6 Culture Furoan Dream At Sophia Warren Nestled among bamboo and other greenery in the western end of Kyoto, Dream At is quiet and relaxing spot to take a short break and..
Food Public Bath Converted into a Cafe Sarah Chaney In the century since Sagano-yu was built as a public bath in 1923, it had been a popular spot for the locals. As time passed and..
Culture Iwatayama Monkey Park Victoria Vlisides Hike up a mountainside, feed wild monkeys and enjoy the view at Kyoto's Iwatayama Monkey Park.
6 Autumn Leaves at Danrin-ji Mandy Bartok Danrin-ji promises some pretty autumn foliage but the garden is too small to merit the admission charge.
8 Kyoto Adashino Nenbutsu-ji 3 of 4 Justin Velgus Off to the side of the area where mizuko (water children) jizo statues are, up a steep hill surrounded by a bamboo forest rest..
Culture Hokyo-in Temple, Kyoto Sam Hardwick Hokyo-in Temple is hidden away amongst the buildings in the Arashiyama area. Not too far from the Bamboo Groves, it's a beautiful..
