10 Shinko Festival Stefanus Husin A lesser known festival that happen just after Gion Matsuri, the Shinko Festival which takes place on the 17 July. Here three big..
Culture Kiyomizu Temple and Otowa Waterfall Stefanus Husin Kiyomizudera, also known as the Pure Water Temple is one of more famous temples in Japan. This temple is located up in a hill in..
10 Gion Matsuri in Photos: Part 3 Hugo Kempeneer Yamaboko Junko: A Pictorial Overview of the famous Gion Matsuri in Kyoto, Part 3!
10 Culture Shisendo Temple's Hermitage Garden Bonson Lam Jozan Ishikawa became a hermit and a poet, and retired amongst the manicured gardens of Shisendo, which he constructed after falling..
15 Gion Matsuri Nights Cathy Cawood See Gion Festival floats and enjoy food and amusement stalls in the streets of Kyoto for three nights
Yasaka Shrine After Dark Michael Williams Whilst most shrines close at night, Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto stays open at all times. By being open at night, the shrine lights up..
Nishiki Market in Kyoto Michael Williams Known as Kyoto's Kitchen, Nishiki Market is a long street full of various vendors. Food, gifts and even cookware can be bought..
9 Shopping Teramachi Eat Street After Dark Bonson Lam The Nijo Teramachi district is a small lane way just north of Oike Street near the Kyoto City Hall. In the evening it is filled..