16 Kurama, a Strong Power Spot Tomoko Kamishima Kurama, in the north mountain area of Kyoto, has always been known as a strong power spot, and as the birthplace of Reiki healing...
12 Culture Entoku-in on a Rainy Day Larry Knipfing Kyoto's Entoku-in Temple's entrance is small and unassuming, so be careful...you might miss it! The garden here is truly..
Food Nomadika Café & Bistro, Kobe Cherie Pham Treat yourself to an all-you-can-drink wine lunch for less than 2000 yen! Kobe's Nomadika Cafe & Bistro is where you want to..
12 Culture Outside Kyoto's To-ji Temple Larry Knipfing As in many temples, the little details you find surprise and delightful. Here I found a beautiful little sand garden, nice statues...and..
Food Japan's Finest Beef at Kobe Wakkoqu Charlotte Griffiths To indulge in Kobe's celebrated beef in its namesake city, treat yourself at Wakkoqu in Kitano.
9 Culture Leisurely Stroll at the Myoshin-ji Temple & Complex Larry Knipfing In early May, I revisited some of the places I had visited previously at Myoshin-ji - and they all seemed different! What a nice..
13 Culture Kyoto's Gion District Komal Khiani A short walk through the Gion district with a glimpse of traditional Japan and a visit to a teahouse should be on the top of y..
15 Culture Heian Jingu, Shin-en Garden in June Tomoko Kamishima Heian Jingu’s Shin-en Garden: The best time to visit here are cherry blossoms season in early April and iris and water lilies ..