Culture Kyoto Costume Institute Bonson Lam Cloth is a two dimensional piece of material. All clothing starts life like this, whether on a sketch pad or a cutting from a roll..
11 Autumn Scenery Between Uji & Otsu Cathy Cawood The road from Uji to Otsu through the mountains runs beside rivers all the way to Lake Biwa, and is mostly flat. It is a wonderful..
Culture Zazen at Mampukuji Temple Michael Papp Zazen is a style of Zen meditation, which is said to have begun in Japan in the 6th century. You can participate in this mediation..
Food Grand Burger in Kyoto Mandy Bartok Grand Burger in Kyoto serves up tasty burgers in a cozy shop just a few steps from the walls of the Imperial Palace.
Accommodation Piece Hostel Sanjo Vidi Amelia Piece Hostel Sanjo was opened in July 2015. It used to be a traditional-styled Japanese homestay, ryokan, which was then renovated..
Culture Kurama Fire Festival 2025 Wednesday - Oct 22nd The Kurama Five Festival is one of the most spectacular events in Kyoto and takes place every year on the evening of October 22nd...
Culture Jakko-in Temple in Kyoto Evangeline Neo Beautiful red leaves and nature walk at Jakko-in Temple in Ohara, Kyoto Prefecture, in mid November.
Food Finding a Cooking Class in Kyoto Bonson Lam Allow yourself a few hours or half a day for this hands on immersion experience, where you are paired with a local teacher to discover..