Kawaramachi & Nishiki Market (Downtown Kyoto)

Do you know a place called "MALDA" where there is a cafe and a hotel? This is a local hotel where you can tone your mind [...].

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

The Kyoto Hotel Okura has a variety of restaurants and cafes, but among them is the old-fashioned Chinese restaurant "Taoli," where locals [...].

Have you ever heard of a head spa called "Goku no Kishin" which has its main branch in Kyoto? This is a place where the best head massage [...]...

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 [...].

Kyoto is home to many delicious sweets. The charm of Kyoto is that they are not only tasty but also pretty and fashionable in appearance [...].

Have you heard of "Meat Bogyo Kyoto Gyukoh," a restaurant that has recently become a hot topic among the younger generation? The restaurant is located in Kawaramachi, Kyoto.

Do you know "Kyoto International Manga Museum" located in Kanefuki-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture? The Kyoto International Manga Museum [...].

The "Gigaku Series (戯言シリーズ)" (ざレごとしりーズ) is a representative work by the author Ishin Nishio, who is known for his work on Bakemonogatari. There are a total of six titles in nine books [...].

When you come to Kyoto, you are especially impressed by the fact that the streets are laid out in a grid pattern. It is not often that you see streets like this [...].

Do you know "Kyoto Animation" which has produced many popular works? Kyoto Animation is located in Uji, Kyoto [...].

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

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 [...]...

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 [...].

Do you know a famous crepe store in Kyoto where you can enjoy freshly baked crepes? Located near Kawaramachi Station in Kyoto, "San [...]...

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, [...]...

One of the ingredients that come to mind when thinking of Japanese sweets is, by far, "anko" (red bean paste). Anko is a sweet bean paste made from grains of red bean paste, ko [...]...

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 [...].

When visiting Tsukiji, a pure coffee shop in Shijo-Kawaramachi, one of Kyoto's most popular areas, the author was surprised to find that most of its customers were young people in their 20s [...].

We have seen and heard the phrase "Kyoto is a city of bread" in various media, and this image has become firmly established. However! Bread [...].

I want sushi!" There are several times a year when you say to yourself, "I want sushi! Since there is no ocean in the center of Kyoto, people have long eaten raw fish [...].

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 [...].

The temperature has been rising dramatically recently, and it is becoming more and more like spring day by day. Speaking of spring, the cherry blossoms are the best part of the season. There [...]...

Kyoto was once the capital of Japan. Ancient Japanese culture, performing arts, events, and food culture were born, and the industries that supported them developed and continue to [...].

When you visit Kyoto, Japanese food such as kaiseki, yudofu (tofu), and matcha (green tea) sweets are often mentioned as things to eat. If you have gone to the trouble of visiting Kyoto [...]...

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

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 [...]...

Have you heard about the recent Taiwanese boom in Kyoto? Currently, there are many places in Taiwan such as "Honganji Temple" and "Horikawa" in Kyoto [...].

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 [...]...

Rokkakudo is a must-see when visiting Kyoto. Rokkakudo is located on the east side of Karasuma-dori to Rokkaku-dori and is a power spot [...].

Kyoto in winter is slowly getting colder from the feet up, even though it is not supposed to be snowing. The temperature is much colder than the weather forecast said it would be.

With the coming of the New Year, winter is in full swing in Kyoto. Kyoto is said to be one of the coldest cities in the Kansai region in winter, so going out on a date can feel like a chore.

Kyoto is a city where the temperature suddenly gets colder around the end of the fall foliage season. It often feels colder than the weather forecast says it will be, and you need to be well-protected [...].

The year 2022 is only a few days away. The Chinese zodiac sign for 2023 is "癸卯" (癸卯). The Chinese zodiac sign is [...].

Hatsumode (New Year's visit to a shrine or temple to pray for a good year. In Kyoto, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Yasaka Shrine, etc. are popular spots.

The morning and evening temperatures are getting colder and the city of Kyoto is now in winter mode. And then comes the most festive season of the year, Christmas [...].

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 [...].

Kyoto is home to many wonderful traditional crafts that have been cultivated over its long history. In the autumn season of art, when the leaves begin to change colors, craftsmen [...].

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 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 [...].

Have you ever visited Nishiki Market? Nishiki Market is located one street north of "Shijo-dori", the main street of Kyoto City, in Nishiki Ko [...].

Are you wondering what to buy as a souvenir when you visit Kyoto? One of the best souvenirs in Kyoto is the Kyoto pickles, San [...].

Summer in Kyoto is a time of high humidity and sweltering heat. This is the season when Japanese sweets, such as kuzukiri and nishikidama, are popular and can be enjoyed with ease [...].

Ice cream is one of the things that I crave for irresistibly during the hot season. I especially love gelato! Gelato is an Italian [...].

Doughnuts are popular as a three o'clock snack or after dinner dessert. They can be plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or coated with chocolate [...].