Activities Kusugutani Hitsuno Shrine Ellery Smith Although it is a little difficult to get to, Kusugutani Hitsuno Shrine, rumored to rekindle love, once belonged to a royal pri..
Culture Kyoto Costume Institute Bonson Lam Cloth is a two dimensional piece of material. All clothing starts life like this, whether on a sketch pad or a cutting from a roll..
11 Autumn Scenery Between Uji & Otsu Cathy Cawood The road from Uji to Otsu through the mountains runs beside rivers all the way to Lake Biwa, and is mostly flat. It is a wonderful..
Culture Zazen at Mampukuji Temple Michael Papp Zazen is a style of Zen meditation, which is said to have begun in Japan in the 6th century. You can participate in this mediation..
Accommodation Kyoto's Itoya Hotel Mandy Bartok Kyoto's Itoya Hotel offers guests comfortable accommodation in a central location a short or taxi ride from Kyoto Station.
18 Kyoto's Gion Matsuri Anne Lauenroth Gion Matsuri in Kyoto is one of Japan's most famous festivals, dating back to 869 and celebrated every year in July.
Accommodation Tokyu Harvest Kyoto Takagamine Takako Sakamoto Tokyu Harvest Club Kyoto Takagamine & Viala is a gorgeous hotel inside the historical Shozan Resort Kyoto.