Culture Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art Bonson Lam While Kyoto is usually associated with Ukiyo e and Rinpa art, it has rapidly developed a reputation as the capital of international..
6 Yasaka Shrine in the Early Evening Stefanus Husin Yasaka, which is also known as Gion Shrine is an iconic building in Kyoto. It is located close to the Gion district where you may..
12 Kurama Fire Festival Cathy Cawood Three meter bonfires burn while torch bearers carry flaming pine torches through the picturesque streets of Kurama on the night..
10 Gion Matsuri in Photos: Part 2 Hugo Kempeneer Yamaboko Junko: A Pictorial Overview of the famous Gion Matsuri in Kyoto, Part 2!
13 Fresh Beauty at Chishaku-in Temple Larry Knipfing When I saw the torii gate at Chishaku-in Temple, I didn't have high expectations - it seemed too new and abstract. I was happily..
Food Kokusei Satei Cafe Bonson Lam Rokusei Satei is an institution amongst the food temples of Kyoto. Many aficionados rave about this place, being the just about..
10 The Beauty of Kurama - 3 Larry Knipfing After Kurama, hike to Kibune, a lovely resort area. It's not difficult, but you should NOT attempt it in high-heels, like ..
12 The Beauty of Kurama - 2 Larry Knipfing Kurama Temple: a famous power spot. The temple's guardian protectors are fearsome, and the water-font dragon is one of the most..