Accommodation Tomiyamakan Ryokan Sakurai Featured As Nara prefecture is largely a mountainous region it’s no surprise that it’s much different from the hustle and bustle of the..
Accommodation Guest-house Nara Backpackers Featured Many reel in terror when the word hostel is mentioned but in Japan this type of accommodation has a whole new meaning. Allow me..
Culture Kyoganmo Tofu at Nishiki Market Bonson Lam If Nishiki Market is the kitchen of Kyoto, then Kyoganmo (京がんも・京生麩・京湯葉) is the kitchen of Nishiki, literally.
Culture Hosomi Art Gallery & Museum Bonson Lam In New York, the Upper East Side is known for its “museum mile”. In Kyoto, it is Okazaki-kōen, also nestled in the upper east ..
Accommodation Kyoto Royal Hotel and Spa Hoyee Tse Being high above the main boulevard of Kyoto, this hotel provides a box seat view of the festivities around the city. It also has..
6 Culture Heian Shrine Garden Mandy Bartok The Heian Jingu Garden - known as the Shin'en - is a delight in all seasons for its ponds, stepping stone paths and moon viewing..
Shopping Shinmonzen and Furumonzen Streets Bonson Lam Just moments from the gift shops and geisha of Hanami dori and Shirakawa canal are two hidden jewels of Kyoto, Shinmonzen dori..
Food 551 Horai at Kyoto Station Featured 551 Horai serves comfort food and whose signature dishes include the butaman pork bun and other Chinese inspired specialities in..