11 Shoren-in Temple Stefanus Husin Shoren-in Temple is a short distance away from Chion-in Temple and it is a temple that most people will skip when they are in a..
12 Kyoto's Katsura Imperial Villa Larry Knipfing Strolling around the elegant Katsura Imperial Villa, it is easy to imagine what it might have been like in Japan hundreds of y..
Activities Hacchohama Seaside Park Bonson Lam Like the north shore of Hawaii, the north shore of Kyoto Prefecture is one little known to tourists and locals alike. Its quiet..
12 Kyoto's Gosho Hachimangu Shrine Larry Knipfing Not all temples and shrines are big and beautiful. Some are small and poor but still loved by locals. Gosho Hachimangu Shrine is..
11 Food Kyoto's Jiki Miyazawa Justin Velgus Kyoto or kaiseki cuisine reproduces the distinct beauty of the four seasons on a plate or in a bowl. The tea room doesn't ..
Activities Renting a Harley-Davidson in Kyoto Komal Khiani The Harley-Davidson showroom is located in the north-east of Kyoto, in Sakyo ward. Renting out a Harley-Davidson would cost yo..
15 Culture Camellia Tea Ceremony in Kyoto Bonson Lam For first timers there is little in common between the Samurai and the tea ceremony. Little did I know, but there are several ways..
Culture Cooking Sun's Cooking Class Alexandra Dorovici Did you ever dream of cooking like a Japanese chef? Cooking Sun studio teaches traditional Japanese cooking classes. For three hours,..