8 Kyoto Adashino Nenbutsu-ji 3 of 4 Justin Velgus Off to the side of the area where mizuko (water children) jizo statues are, up a steep hill surrounded by a bamboo forest rest..
9 Tour Kyoto by Tram and on Foot Sarah Chaney When you are walking around enjoying the sights along Kinukake Road toward Sagano, taking Kyoto's only tram line - Randen -..
Culture Hokyo-in Temple, Kyoto Sam Hardwick Hokyo-in Temple is hidden away amongst the buildings in the Arashiyama area. Not too far from the Bamboo Groves, it's a beautiful..
Nightlife Rissei Cinema Yuko Hagihara Rissei Cinema in Kyoto showcases independent movies as well as hosting local events at the former Rissei Elementary School. Th..
Culture Kyoto's Historic Kifune Jinja Sandra Isaka Set deep in the mountains of Kyoto, historic Kifune Jinja is a great place to visit for those who want to see a different side of..
12 Kyoto University Olga Kyoto University, visiting a lecture about the university and the university museum
Culture Best Spots in the Heart of Kyoto Charles Colfer Look at any map of Kyoto and you will see a major clump of temples and shrines—it can be a bit overwhelming by their numbers. ..
Culture Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 2 of 4 Justin Velgus Gio-ji Temple is more of a hermitage than a temple. It is a building with a kitchen sandwiched between two Japanese style rooms...
