Activities Cycling from Kyoto to Nara Cathy Cawood Cycling from Kyoto to Nara in early September offers great countryside and river views. The best route follows the road beside Keihan..
12 Autumn at Daikaku Temple Justin Velgus Daikakuji is a temple founded by Emperor Saga. Located in Sagano in the Sakyo ward of Kyoto City.
Culture Daikakuji: a Historical Highlight Justin Velgus It is said there are three kinds of autumn leaves. Leaves change in appearance during their first color change, the peak, and the..
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.