12 Ancient Shitennoji Temple in Osaka Hannah Sy Established in the Seventh century by Prince Shotoku, Shitennoji is Japan's first and oldest officially administered Buddhist..
7 Fall Foliage at Katsura Rikyu Mandy Bartok Avoid the crush of fall foliage visitors at Katsura Imperial Villa in western Kyoto.
A Trip to Mount Kurama Roxanne L W Mount Kurama is one of the hidden gems of Japan where you can recharge yourself in nature, experience some spiritual energy or even..
15 Pond and Garden at Kongorinji Cathy Cawood A teahouse and an Edo Era hall with beautiful door paintings of lotuses and dragons stand in a lovely pond garden at Kongorinji..
Food Jiki Miyazawa: Tea and Kaiseki Justin Velgus It is no coincidence that the art of the tea ceremony developed along with the aristocratic culture of the emperor and imperial..
Gardens & Pagoda of Eikan-do Temple Tomoko Kamishima The Gardens and Pagoda of Eikan-do Temple: The murmur of the streams was comfortable to my ears. And maple leaves beautiful wi..
Food Maizuru Toretore Seafood Markets Bonson Lam The connections between crabs and Japan go back a long way, to the time of myths and legends. Many people know about the halcy..
Accommodation Kyoto Royal Hotel & Spa Featured Enjoy an elegant and comfortable stay in the heart of Kyoto.