10 Kyoto's Ryoan-ji Temple Ellery Smith At the foot of Kinugasayama is the famed Ryoan-ji temple with its rock garden, Bojotei-en. Ryoan-ji is designated as a UNESCO ..
15 The Cherry Blossoms of Kyoto Victoria Simkovic There must obviously be a reason why everyone is so obsessed with Kyoto and its pink trees—this city looks absolutely breathta..
Culture Festival of the Great Target Nicole Tee Oh-mato Taikai (Festival of the Great Target), held in conjunction with the Coming of Age Ceremony. An annual event at Sanjūsa..
Activities Destination Uji Cathy Cawood Cycling from Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture to Uji along the Seta and Uji Rivers.
13 Amagase Dam Cathy Cawood Surrounded by gorgeous scenery, Amagase Dam in Uji is a wonderful place for a picnic!
Culture Tautasya Farm in Miyama, Kyoto Jessica Reeves Tautasya farm, lodge and slow food restaurant, located a short distance from the traditional Kayabuki (thatched roof) village in..
16 Snow at Tofukuji in Kyoto Cathy Cawood Crows flapped over Tofukuji and cawed from the rooftops, while the ground was covered in a blanket of snow.
