13 Culture Myoshin-ji Temple Complex, Kyoto Larry Knipfing Myoshin-ji Temple is a unique complex of 46 small temples, all gathered together in one location under the umbrella of the Rinzai..
12 Activities Gion Shirakawa at Night in Spring Larry Knipfing Take your time and stroll along the Shirakawa River, enjoying the cherry trees in full bloom. The entire Gion district is lit ..
Food Uchida's Pickles Shop at Nishiki Ivo Ivanov Kyoto pickle vegetables are indispensable to a meal. Using the raw materials of the four seasons like vegetable blossoms and b..
Culture Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art Saskia Gilmour Enveloped in a world of quiet, passive reflection; a world of contemplation, of simplicity and elegant beauty. This is the feeling..
Activities The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama Suwannee Payne The Japanese have a long history with bamboo in their folklore, metaphorically linking a man's strength with this plant.
12 Activities Togetsu Bridge and Riverside Area Larry Knipfing The Arashiyama district of Kyoto is one of its most famous and one of its loveliest. Togetsu Bridge is where most people head first...
12 Culture Kyoto Entoku-in Temple Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Entoku-in Temple: Home of Nene, legal wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and a mysterious rock garden
12 Activities The Beauty of Nijo-jo Castle - 5 Larry Knipfing Nijo-jo Castle in Kyoto is beautiful during the spring cherry blossom season. Since the grounds are large, be sure to commit an..