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..
7 Culture Kenkun Shrine in Autumn Colors Maren Pauli Have a walk around Funaokayama Park and go all the way up the hill, visit Kenkun Shrine, and enjoy a wonderful view over the city!..
11 Accommodation Nishikiro Ryokan near Kyoto Station Sandra Isaka 3 minutes walk from Kyoto Station, Nishikiro Ryokan is simple, clean, with friendly owners, and is perfect for someone on a budget..
8 Fushimi Inari Taisha at Night Evangeline Neo Visiting Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto at night can be a bit spooky, but I still climbed all the way to the top and loved it.
8 Murin-an in Autumn Mandy Bartok Murin-an, one of Kyoto's quiet and often-overlooked gardens, offers a lesser-visited alternative to nearby foliage spots in..