Food Saika Cafe and Gallery Miyama Bonson Lam Take off your shoes at Saika Cafe and relax on the veranda or one of the tatami or straw matted rooms, decorated simply with a..
Food Public Bath Converted into a Cafe Sarah Chaney In the century since Sagano-yu was built as a public bath in 1923, it had been a popular spot for the locals. As time passed and..
9 Culture Fushimi Inari Andrea Kahlow Fushimi Inari with its thousands of red torii gates is one of the most famous and picturesque spots in Kyoto. A major shrine in..
Activities Amanohashidate Cycling Day Trip Bonson Lam This is one of the most beautiful parts of Japan to explore by bicycle. The natural scenery is a bit like the coast between Naples..
Culture Karuta Hajime Ceremony 2026 Saturday - Jan 3rd At New Year in Japan's former capital of Kyoto, Karuta Hajime is an annual event where a popular traditional card game is played..
Culture Kyoto Imperial Palace Park Vicky Amin Where human and nature can congregate in the middle of a big city
Accommodation Guest House Kyoto Costa Del Sol Jaime Wong This lovely little guest house is located in an authentic local area around Kyoto Station. There are private tatami rooms and bathrooms,..
Accommodation Guest House Trip Sound Connor Lappin Welcome to Trip Sound, a small guest house that provides a perfect base for Kyoto and offers something for everyone.