Culture A Cycle of Life In Kyoto Arlene Bastion Okazaki Shrine and Kurodani Temple both have interesting things to see in their compounds exemplifying their respective themes,..
Culture The Past and Present of Byodoin Scott Brause Byodo-in could arguably be called the Sistine Chapel of Japanese temple art & architecture. The Phoenix Hall's Amida Buddha..
Shopping Sou Sou Kyoto: The Flagship Store Sarah Koh The Sou Sou shop in Kyoto sells gifts, souvenirs and fashion wear with unique, quirky, bold and colorful designs. Its style is tradition..
Culture Ai's Cuisine Japanese Cooking Class Veronica Chen Learning Japanese dishes at Ai's cuisine gives you a truly memorable experience in Kyoto. Learn the authentic Japanese dishes..
Culture Miyako Odori 2026 Apr 1st - Apr 30th The Miyako Odori performance in Minamiza theatre in Kyoto hass a long history and involves the best geiko and maiko of Kyoto. The..
Culture The Ryozens of Kyoto Arlene Bastion The large statue of Ryozen Kannon looms over moving war memorials, and graves at Ryozen Gokoku hold war dead and those who died..
11 Culture Kyoto's Heian Jingu Shrine Illaura Rossiter Built in 1895 for the city's 1,100th anniversary of having been made the capital of Japan, Kyoto's Heian Jingu Shrine is..
11 Culture A Walk Along Kyoto's Kamogawa River Illaura Rossiter Flowing north to south through downtown Kyoto in the heart of Japan is the beautiful Kamogawa River. Great for a stroll with views..