Food Jiki Miyazawa: Tea and Kaiseki Justin Velgus It is no coincidence that the art of the tea ceremony developed along with the aristocratic culture of the emperor and imperial..
Gardens & Pagoda of Eikan-do Temple Tomoko Kamishima The Gardens and Pagoda of Eikan-do Temple: The murmur of the streams was comfortable to my ears. And maple leaves beautiful wi..
Food Maizuru Toretore Seafood Markets Bonson Lam The connections between crabs and Japan go back a long way, to the time of myths and legends. Many people know about the halcy..
Accommodation Kyoto Royal Hotel & Spa Featured Enjoy an elegant and comfortable stay in the heart of Kyoto.
13 Agonshu Head Temple in Kyoto Cathy Cawood The head temple of the Agonshu Buddhist Sect on the Higashiyama hills in Kyoto has a large and impressive main hall in a truly beautiful..
12 Summer at Honen-in Cathy Cawood Honen-in in Kyoto is one of my favorite temples because of its thatched gate, thick moss and beautiful paths and its unique sand..
9 Autumn color at Sonsho-in Cathy Cawood Sonsho-in is a small, pretty temple on the lower slopes of Higashiyama's hills. It has views over Higashiyama and beautiful..
15 Mo-an Gardens Cathy Cawood A cafe and restaurant housed in a lovely wooden Taisho Era building, originally constructed as a tea house, and reached by walking..