15 Culture Peony Gardens in Hase-dera, Nara Tomoko Kamishima Peony Gardens in Hase-dera, Nara: I enjoyed each of the Nobori-ro Corridors 399 steps that invited me up, up, up into the holy precincts...
Culture Utsubo Park, Osaka Charlotte Griffiths Looking for a relaxing spot to escape the crowds of Osaka? Nestled in Nishi-ku is Utsubo Park, the perfect place to unwind, su..
13 Culture Chishaku-in Temple’s Inner Garden Tomoko Kamishima The beauty of Chishaku-in Temple's inner gardens, refined paintings, and sophisticated wooden corridors are far from the fierce..
Culture Kyoto Katsura Imperial Villa Tomoko Kamishima Katsura Imperial Villa, established by Imperial Prince Toshihito (1579-1629) and Toshitada (1619-1662), has many elaborate embellishments..
12 Culture Exploring the Kurodani Cemetery - 2 Larry Knipfing Exploring the Kurodani Cemetery - 2: Beautiful images from a surprising, hilly Kyoto landmark
9 Culture Maizuru Port Toretore Fish Markets Bonson Lam Chat with the friendly folk at the market stalls and see, touch and feel some of the freshest crabs from Hokkaido, as well as ..
10 Food Izakaya Shiko: Kyoto Karasuma Oike Takako Sakamoto Izakaya 'Shiko' in Karasuma Oike, Kyoto, is one of the best-kept secret places that Kyoto Tourism Ambassador recommends...
14 Culture Strolling around Kyoto Streets Takako Sakamoto I found that just strolling around the streets of Kyoto was such a joy! I didn't know where I was, but it was FUN!