10 Gion Matsuri in Photos: Part 2 Hugo Kempeneer Yamaboko Junko: A Pictorial Overview of the famous Gion Matsuri in Kyoto, Part 2!
13 Fresh Beauty at Chishaku-in Temple Larry Knipfing When I saw the torii gate at Chishaku-in Temple, I didn't have high expectations - it seemed too new and abstract. I was happily..
Food Kokusei Satei Cafe Bonson Lam Rokusei Satei is an institution amongst the food temples of Kyoto. Many aficionados rave about this place, being the just about..
10 The Beauty of Kurama - 3 Larry Knipfing After Kurama, hike to Kibune, a lovely resort area. It's not difficult, but you should NOT attempt it in high-heels, like ..
12 The Beauty of Kurama - 2 Larry Knipfing Kurama Temple: a famous power spot. The temple's guardian protectors are fearsome, and the water-font dragon is one of the most..
15 Gion Matsuri Procession Cathy Cawood On July 17th every year, Kyoto's Gion Matsuri procession takes place, when 32 festival floats decorated with valuable tapestries..
Tanabata and Light-up at Kodai-ji 2026 Early Jul Colorful display of decorated bamboo branches in the carpark of Kodai-ji in Kyoto to celebrate the festival of Tanabata. The handmade..