Culture Heian Shrine in Kyoto Todd Wojnowski The Heian Shrine (Heian Jingu) is a major Shinto shrine in Kyoto, and is popular not only as a tourist spot but also as a religious..
8 Activities Walking along Uji River Susan Tumanon The Uji River, south of Kyoto, is often associated with the Japanese novel "The Tale of Genji". This beautiful river was the setting..
Culture Nijo Castle: Former Imperial Residence Katrina Webber Built under the order of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Nijo-jo has served as the home of the Tokugawa shogun, an Imperial property, and is now..
Shopping Asahido Gallery at Kiyomizu Bonson Lam For many Kyoto-ites, Kiyomizu yaki, being the pinnacle of Kyoto ceramics, is the real reason for making the pilgrimage to the end..
Shopping Fujihira Pottery Company Bonson Lam Let your hands express yourself in a pottery class, or relax with home made cakes to the backdrop of Chopin in the steps going to..
Activities Amanohashidate Viewland Bonson Lam Enjoy one of the best sea views in Kansai from a mountain top theme park with the family.
Accommodation Kyoto Guesthouse Roujiya at Nijo Bonson Lam More like a chic home stay from an interior decoration magazine, this guesthouse is both elegant and comfortable.
Food Shijo Katsukura Japanese Restaurant Bonson Lam Katsukura is a budget priced eatery serving easy to eat Japanese style crumbed pork filet and tempura like dishes in a simple ..