8 Ryoanji: Temple of Dragon at Peace Takako Sakamoto Kyoyochi Pond at Ryoan-ji Temple in Kyoto was once more famous than the internationally renowned 'Rock Garden'.
11 Summer Evening at Osawa Pond Cathy Cawood Still water reflects the green trees and hills around this large peaceful pond in Saga that was once part of an imperial villa..
Activities Cycling Kyoto's Arashiyama Stefanus Husin The most enjoyable and convenient way to explore Arashiyama is by renting a bicycle, available from around the train station.
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 Myoshin-ji Temple Complex, Kyoto Larry Knipfing Myoshin-ji Temple is a unique complex of 46 small temples, all gathered together in one location under the umbrella of the Rinzai..
Activities The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama Suwannee Payne The Japanese have a long history with bamboo in their folklore, metaphorically linking a man's strength with this plant.
12 Activities Togetsu Bridge and Riverside Area Larry Knipfing The Arashiyama district of Kyoto is one of its most famous and one of its loveliest. Togetsu Bridge is where most people head first...
14 Culture Kyoto's Osawa-no-ike Pond in B&W Larry Knipfing This man-made pond was built originally for a villa for the Saga Emperor, sometime in the 8th century. It still exists today as..