7 Culture Frozen Pond of Kinkaku-ji Manish Prabhune A rare and beautiful view of the frozen pond around the serene Golden Pavilion in Kyoto.
10 Activities Tamba Sasayama Inoshishi Matsuri Benjamin Stock An annual event celebrating the wild boar with boar races and boar cuisine, including the region's famous botan nabe.
Food Cuccagna Italian Cafe & Restaurant Rebecca Stock A local Italian eatery near Toba Station serving up delicious homemade pizza and other Italian food
6 Activities Kobe Kitano Christmas Street Manish Prabhune With over 200 Western style houses, Kitano Ijinkan serves as host to the event "Kobe Kitano Christmas Street", an illumination spot..
Activities Touring Dorokyo Gorge by Hovercraft (currently Susp... Alena Eckelmann Hovercraft trip to the emerald-green waters in Doro Gorge, Kumano, Wakayama Prefecture
Shopping Daishodo Rare Books and Art Prints Bonson Lam Add some art to your day at this small, cozy gallery filled with books and artwork from the Taisho and Showa eras.
Beauty & Spa Three Days in Kyoto & Shiga (day 1) Joe Peters This article describes day one of three spent in Kyoto and includes some sites and lodging information, such as the Biwako Hanakaido..
14 Culture Three Days in Kyoto Joe Peters If you only have two or three days in Kyoto, journey with me to Fushimi Inari, Nishiki Markets, Nijo Castle and some Kabuki