Culture The Star Festival 2024 May 18th - May 19th The Star Festival has been running since 2012, and takes place at Stihl no Mori in Kyoto. The two-day event allows visitors to camp..
Transportation Japan Rail Tokai Flex Pass Featured The Flex Ticket is a new travel package for international visitors, incorporating a return ticket between the major cities in Tokyo..
9 Food Sarasa Nishijin Shinobu Ishikawa An 80-year-old bathhouse is transformed into a cafe, whilst retaining its features reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki's Academy Award..
Culture Three Days in Kyoto - Day 1 Elena Lisina The view of Kinkakuji as a floating in water temple was incredible. Soaking up the peaceful atmosphere of the Kamo River and the..
18 Culture Kyoto Imperial Park Elena Lisina Kyoto Imperial Park is a good place for a break with the family, or some jogging or cycling.
Accommodation Fujitaya Guesthouse Bonson Lam I have been to Kyoto a dozen times, but it is only now when it has sunk in, as to what this place is all is about.
Culture More Than Foxes in Fushimi Arlene Bastion Fushimi's sake is as famous as its Inari Shrine foxes. The historic district is atmospheric with old buildings, and you can..
Activities A Green Room In Kyoto Arlene Bastion Yoshida Hill with its historic shrine and easy walkabout is a calming green room of respite from Kyoto's high octane tourist..