Activities Tea and Tradition at Taneya Cathy Cawood Visit a beautiful traditional Japanese sweet shop in Omihachiman Himure Village that has been selling delicious sweets for over..
13 Tennei-ji in Kyoto Cathy Cawood The gate of this Kyoto temple perfectly frames a view of Mount Hiei. It contains several buildings and an Inari shrine in a pretty..
7 A Walk in Kyoto Imperial Palace - 3 Shozo Fujii The original Seiryoden was built as the Emperor's residence at the end of the 8th century. Built in the palace style of the..
12 A Walk in Kyoto Imperial Palace - 2 Shozo Fujii Shishinden is the most important building within the grounds of Kyoto Imperial Palace. It is where important ceremonies like the..
7 Three-Story Pagoda of Gansen-ji Takako Sakamoto Don't miss the once-in-a-year chance to look at the wall paintings inside the important cultural property of Japan, three-story..
11 Dragon Palace Gate of Koshoji Takako Sakamoto The 'Koto Slope', a pathway to Koshoji Temple in Uji City, Kyoto, is famous for the beautiful autumn leaves on either side..
8 Beyond Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Takako Sakamoto There are other temples inside the premises of Byodo-in Temple Complex in Uji City in Kyoto. Don't forget to visit them when..
9 Strolling around Seiryuchi Pond Takako Sakamoto The breathtaking beauty of Seiryuchi Pond, the oldest pond in Rakuhoku area, as the water reflects autumn leaves at Enkoji Temple..