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Kyoto, Japan As part of the Kyoto Women’s Association ongoing efforts to introduce visitors to the artistic pastimes of this ancient...

Kyoto, steeped in traditions and beauty, has remained relatively unchanged for many centuries. It’s untarnished beauty and historic...

Kyoto, Japan Set to open mid-April 2020, the building of the Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu, converted from a historic schoolhouse, has been...

Kyoto, Japan Kyoto’s newest hotel opening in late May 2020, renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma’s design hotel is subtle but visible....

Kyoto, Japan Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a temple on the outskirts of Arashiyama featuring 1200 incredibly unique and whimsical statues. Because...

On February 6, 2020, the Japan Weather Association published its first cherry blossom forecast of the season. According to the forecast,...

Kyoto, Japan Running paralle to the west bank of the Kamo River you find this non smoking shopping district. Spend some time exploring...

Kyoto, Japan Partake in a half-day Higashiyama Walking Tour. Begin with a stroll through the perfectly preserved cobble-stone alleyway of...

Kyoto, Japan Visit Ninen-Zaka and Sannen-Zaka, two of Kyoto’s most picturesque and well-preserved traditional districts. These two...

Kyoto, Japan Enjoy a Private Zazen Experience at Kodaiji Temple. Kodaiji Temple was constructed in 1606 in memory of one of Japan’s...

Kyoto, Japan Despite its name, the pavilion is actually a stark black and white, as the original plan to cover the pavilion in silver...

Kyoto, Japan Enjoy a visit to the Gion District of Kyoto to see the elaborately dressed geisha in their fabulous kimono. While here,...

Kyoto, Japan Enjoy a hands-on Origami Workshop. During origami, sheets of square paper can be folded into various shapes such as animals,...

Kyoto, Japan Enjoy a visit to the Kyoto Railway Museum, depicting the history of Japan’s locomotive modernization efforts through the use...

Kyoto, Japan Visit Nijo Castle, which consist of two concentric rings of fortifications. The castle includes the Ninomaru Palace, the...

Kyoto, Japan Set off on a leisurely cycling journey as you enjoy stunning lakeside views while passing by lush, pine tree forests and...

Kyoto, Japan Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its several thousand vermilion torii gates leading to the wooded forest of the sacred...

Kyoto, Japan The shrine was built on the occasion of the 1100th anniversary of the capital's foundation in Kyoto and is dedicated to the...

Kyoto, Japan Visit the 13th Century Nanzenji temple. As with most zen gardens, the azalea bushes, well-kempt white gravel and vibrant...

Kyoto, Japan Marvel at the gilded brilliance of Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion, named for the beautiful gold leaf that adorns it. The...