11 Kyoto's Poet's House Rakushisha Illaura Rossiter In Japan's former imperial capital Kyoto, Rakushisha is the hermitage of the famous Edo period poet, and disciple of Basho,..
Culture KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Mid May The KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival is an annual event held in Kyoto over four weeks. The theme for 2018 is "Up",..
Activities Miyama, Kyoto’s Mountain Retreat Cathy Cawood Stay in a thatched village farmhouse and explore the natural beauty of the seasons and traditional rural culture in Kyoto Miyama...
Shopping Kyoto Black Montsuki Bonson Lam The word montsuki does not refer to the shape of the garment, for when you hang or fold it; it looks nothing like when you wear..
Culture Chisui Museum Bonson Lam The Fukuchiyama Flood memorial museum, also known as Chisui museum, plays tribute to those that didn’t make it, as well as tho..
Culture Joe Okada: The Last Samurai Ignatius Koh Joe Okada is Japan's oldest active tour guide. With his samurai gear and katana, he will bring you through Kyoto and let you..
12 Culture Kiyamachi, Kyoto Italian in Japan (L. Maurizi) Kiyamachi is one of the most popular areas in Kyoto. However, there is much that goes unseen.
Kooky, Lovable, Affordable Japan Scott Brause Measured in fun, Japan is really inexpensive. Exploring on a tight budget, you will find that some of the best things are free.