12 Chion-in Garden on a Rainy Day Larry Knipfing Kyoto: Late afternoon in early May. The Yūzen’en Garden of Chion-in Temple just after the rain. Dark, wet and beautiful.
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..
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..
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 ..
Nightlife A Night Out in Kyoto Komal Khiani A guide to Kyoto's night life: Beers on the river side, karaoke or night club—whatever you prefer. Or a little bit of ever..