9 Blossoms Along Philosopher's Path Cathy Cawood Philosopher's Path is one of Kyoto's most popular places for cherry blossom in springtime.
Culture Fukuchiyama Castle Bonson Lam A recipe on how to build a castle. Take a field worth 60,000 koku of rice, add an angry general, and then stir it up with betrayal..
10 Tsukigase Plum Grove in Nara Takako Sakamoto Strolling along Satsuki River to enjoy fragrant plum blossoms in the famous Tsukigase Plum Grove in Nara Prefecture.
10 Tea Plantations in Shiga Prefecture Cathy Cawood Tea Plantations and rice fields at Asamiya in Shiga Prefecture create a very beautiful and very Japanese rural scene.
Activities Cycle Trip from Kyoto to Shigaraki Cathy Cawood Cycling from Kyoto through the countryside of Shiga Prefecture to Shigaraki, the tanuki statue town.
8 Uji River in Summer Cathy Cawood The Uji River is beautiful in summer when dense green growth covers the hills and reflects in the river.
Culture Sakura Hunting in Kyoto Andi Muhammad Rizki Here are five great places in Kyoto to enjoy the two weeks of blooming sakura cherry blossoms during spring.
