9 Kyoto’s Higashi Honganji Irma Syahriar Higashi Honganji is both a temple and a mausoleum for one of the remarkable figures in the history of Japanese Buddhism.
Nightlife History of Kyoto's Gion 3 Justin Velgus What should you do if you want to enjoy the teahouses but don't have someone to introduce you? The Okini Kyoto Traditional..
Culture Yasui Konpiragu Temple Irma Syahriar A famous temple in Kyoto known for its role in relationships.
10 Jikishian Hermitage in Okusaga Takako Sakamoto A small hermitage hut standing deep in a bamboo forest, 'Jikishian' in Sagano, Kyoto, is a well-known shelter temple for..
11 Shimogoryo Shrine in Kyoto Cathy Cawood Small Heian Era shrine on Kyoto's Teramachi Street, has a graceful main hall, and looked especially beautiful wearing autumn..
10 Ishibe Alley Hannah Sy Ishibe Alley is a must see in Kyoto. As you walk through the alleyways you feel like you've stepped into a movie set, only its..
Koto-in, a Daitoku-ji Inner Temple Tomoko Kamishima Koto-in Temple, established by Hosokawa Tadaoki (1563-1646) in 1601, is one of the many inner temples of Daitoku-ji Temple Complex...
7 Culture Kyoto's Kinkaku-ji Andre Moreira Kyoto was named the world's best city by Travel and Leisure in 2014, and when you visit gardens like Kinkaku-ji (also called..