Higashiyama (Kiyomizu & Gion)

Do you know "Yoru wa tanashi arukke yo otome" (The Night is Short and Walks Away), a well-known fantastical coming-of-age romance novel set in Kyoto? Kadokawa Sho [...].

Blue Exorcist Kyoto Fuyou-hen" aired in 12 episodes starting in January 2017. Blue Exorcist is really popular. [...]

You may have heard of the French restaurant "Maison de Vin Uzura Tei", located about a 3-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station [...].

Have you watched the second season of the Monogatari series "Koi Monogatari"? The second season of the series ([...])

The TV anime "Onikan no Chitetsu" is the second season, Part 2, which aired on April 7, 2018. Until August 31, 2023 [...].

Broadcasting every Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m., the Pretty Cure series has long had many fans, including the popular Otona Pretty Cure. [...].

March Lion" is based on the manga by Chika Umino, which has been adapted into an anime. It was serialized in Young Animal and became a hot topic [...].

Have you ever heard of a restaurant called "Gion Rohan" that creates a dignified atmosphere in Gion? This place has only been open for a few years, but the locals love [...].

Lucky Star" is based on the manga by Kagami Mimizu. The healing and relaxing four-frame manga has become popular, and the anime and games are also very [...].

Have you seen Jutsu Kaiten? The manga, anime, and movie are all very popular among people of all ages. The Jutsu [...]...

Deaimon" TV animation started to air on April 6, 2022. Set in Midorimatsu, a Japanese confectionery shop in Kyoto, it brings people together with Japanese sweets [...].

YuruYuri" is a manga work by Namori. It is modeled on Takaoka City in Toyama Prefecture, where Kyoko and her friends are visiting Kyoto on a school trip [...].

Kyousou Giga (京騒戯画) is an anime that has been broadcast since 2013. Kyoto is used as a model everywhere [...].

Cats are irresistibly cute, no matter where you see them. It is so soothing to see a cat living freely, and [...]...

Jyutsu Kaisen 0 the Movie" was released in December 2021. The anime is set in Tokyo, but some of the locations are "Kyoto [...]".

Kyoto is a sightseeing spot with shrines and temples crowded with tourists every day. However, there is a place away from such hustle and bustle where you can enjoy Kyoto's natural [...].

Temples in Kyoto have a variety of attractions, don't they? For example, the architecture, the objects enshrined, and the seasonal scenery [...].

When you come to Kyoto, we recommend that you visit the sightseeing spots, but we also recommend that you walk through the elegant streets of Kyoto. The streets are not as they used to be, but [...]...

Sightseeing in Kyoto is crowded with many people, and some people prefer to avoid the crowds if possible. In fact, even in Kyoto, locals know well [...].

Do you know about the three major festivals in Kyoto? In Kyoto, there are three festivals called Aoi Matsuri, Gion Matsuri, and Jidai Matsuri.

When you come to Kyoto, you want to leave behind wonderful memories here and there. However, depending on the season, you may want to "take a break" at a hotel [...].

If you come to Kyoto, you want to treat yourself and your loved ones to something "special" that you can't eat anytime [...].

Kyoto's temples and shrines are power spots that offer various benefits such as longevity, matchmaking, love, beauty, health, all-powerful power, childbirth, study, and money [...].

If you are going to visit temples in Kyoto, you will want to enjoy matcha (powdered green tea) as well. You can see the scenery of Kyoto while drinking matcha [...].

If you are going to enjoy dinner in Kyoto, you may want to pay attention to the view of Kyoto, such as a panoramic view of the city or Kyoto Tower, in addition to the food [...].

Japan is home to a large number of animated films, which are widely known as part of Japanese culture and attract the attention of people not only in Japan but also abroad [...].

One of the things you want to enjoy when sightseeing in Kyoto is, of course, "eating and walking! Yes, of course, "eating and walking". Although Kyoto is a compact city, [...]...

Living in Kyoto, I think there are so many coffee shops and cafes! (I'm praising!). I think that Kyoto is a place where you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in the old days, loved by the great writers of the past.

When you come to a shrine, you want to draw an omikuji at least once. Omikuji tell our fortune or good luck, don't they? Daikichi, Shokichi, etc. [...].

Kyoto has a wide variety of stores, so it is really hard to choose the right souvenir. Look for something that not only tastes good, but also looks pretty [...].

In the past few years, the term "fermented food" has become increasingly common. Fermented foods are foods that are fermented by the action of microorganisms and other [...].

Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan. Many people know the names of temples and shrines, but are not quite sure of their location within Kyoto [...].

When you visit Kyoto for sightseeing, you should not miss the shrines and temples. However, if you have been to Kyoto several times, you may find that the famous temples and shrines are not as crowded [...].

Many people may answer "Kinkaku-ji" and "Ginkaku-ji" when asked about famous temples in Kyoto. The Kinkakuji and Ginkakuji temples are located in the [...]...

Kyoto is home to a wide variety of stores, from long-established sweet shops to cafes that are the talk of the town on social networking sites. In this issue of Kyoto, we will introduce some of the most popular shops from the Meiji to prewar [...].

Kyoto in 2023 will feel even colder than in previous years, with about 30 cm of snow in the city in late January [...].

Kyoto is often thought of as a place of cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall, but a winter trip to Kyoto is quite nice as well! Kyoto has a variety of sightseeing spots [...].

When I think of Kyoto, I think of ____. Sightseeing spots, experiences, food... many things may come to mind, but you can never miss [...].

Valentine's Day will soon arrive again this year. In department stores, convenience stores, Japanese confectionery stores, and various stores in Kyoto, Valentine's Day products are [...]...

Valentine's Day is the most popular event in February! Some people who are planning a trip to Kyoto may say, "Since I'm going to Kyoto in February, I'd like to visit the [...]...

Have you ever heard of the "Izumiyama Shichifukujin Tour" held every year on Coming-of-Age Day? This is an annual New Year's event to enjoy various views of Kyoto [...].

Autumn is the season of "colored leaves. In Kyoto, there are many places famous for their autumn foliage. The best time to view the autumn leaves in Kyoto is from early November to early December every year [...].

Do you know that Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a sightseeing spot in Kyoto, has a spot called "Tainai-meguri" (Tainai tour)? The temple is located on the east side of the city, in the [...]...

Did you know that there is an event called the Inoko-no-Iwai (Boar Festival)? The month of the Boar (October in the lunar calendar), or November in the current [...].

In Kyoto, we tend to think of a landscape with tea stores, Japanese sweets shops, and other typical Japanese stores, but in fact, there are also numerous bakeries [...].

Matcha (powdered green tea) is something you must try at least once when you visit Kyoto. From stores where you can compare authentic matcha drinks to soft-serve ice cream and warabimochi (bracken rice cakes) [...].

The weather in Kyoto has turned pleasant, making it the perfect season for visiting temples and shrines. Autumn foliage will soon be at its best, and [...]...

The term "nun life" has been coined, and even in the Corona Disaster, hotels and cafes that offer afternoon tea are hard to book [...].

Gebecken" has been a local bakery in Kyoto City for many years. There are four stores: Fukakusa main store, Tanbabashi store, Kintetsu Takeda store, and Sengyukuji store [...].

The time for new rice has arrived! Every fall, new rice is shipped and it is the season for delicious rice. So this time, Kyoto is [...].