12 Autumn at Daikaku Temple Justin Velgus Daikakuji is a temple founded by Emperor Saga. Located in Sagano in the Sakyo ward of Kyoto City.
Culture Daikakuji: a Historical Highlight Justin Velgus It is said there are three kinds of autumn leaves. Leaves change in appearance during their first color change, the peak, and the..
8 Kyoto Adashino Nenbutsu-ji 4 of 4 Justin Velgus 1,200 years ago where Adashino Nenbutsu-ji now stands, the famous priest Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai) opened a Chisan sect..
Transportation Sagano Romantic Train Diah Eka Wahyuningsih The Sagano Romantic Train operates from the Torokko Saga Station to the Kameoka Station. Hours of operation are from 9am to 5pm...
8 Oimatsu Sweets Shop in Kyoto Sarah Chaney I walked into a shop selling Japanese sweets made in Kyoto and had matcha tea with sakura mochi (a rice cake stuffed with bean paste..
Culture The Kimono Forest Of Arashiyama Khoirunnisa Wirdaningrum Kimono Forest is a collection of gorgeous cylinder-shaped pillars which lined the lane way to Randen tram station on Kyoto’s K..
Food Miyako Standing Soba Restaurant Khoirunnisa Wirdaningrum Miyako Soba is a small restaurant located in Saiinkozanjicho, just across by McDonald's near Saiin Station. It is well pri..
Culture Nison Temple, Kyoto: Origins 2 of 2 Justin Velgus The nine dragon-headed water god Kuzuryu and lucky god Benzaiten seemed to have fused together. According to Japanese history,..