Kawaramachi & Nishiki Market (Downtown Kyoto)

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, with its high humidity and stifling heat. Refreshing Japanese sweets like kuzukiri and kinglyoku, which glide smoothly down the throat […]

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 [...].

Kawaramachi is a famous sightseeing spot in Kyoto. The area where Kawaramachi is located is home to the world-famous Honnoji Temple and a national important cultural asset, [...].

Hello I love you I recently introduced 6 shaved ice stores in Kyoto, but as a shaved ice lover, I would like to introduce more stores [...].

Kyojidori" is a brand name livestock product of Kyoto. The meat is raised without stress for about twice as long as ordinary broilers, and the quality of the meat is delicious [...].

Summer in Kyoto is still hot even after the Obon holidays! Have you already made your first shaved ice this year? In Kyoto, there are many sweet shops, cafes, and tea stores [...]...

Kyoto on a rainy day is also very picturesque, but sightseeing while worrying about getting your feet wet can be a bit depressing. The rainy season is of course [...].

Throughout July, Kyoto is completely immersed in the “Gion Festival,” a month-long celebration. With Yasaka Shrine at the center of the festivities, the Yamahoko districts are busy erecting the festival floats […]

Castella, with its fluffy texture and mild sweetness, is an addictive treat based on sweets introduced from Europe around the 15th and 16th centuries [...].

Bread and coffee are among the foods and beverages that are often talked about as being consumed in Kyoto. Kyoto is known for its Japanese [...].

During the seasons when Kyoto is lit up and nighttime worship is held, you can enjoy sightseeing at night. You can see different scenery than during the daytime, but we recommend [...].

Do you want to choose a picture book for your child in Kyoto? Do you ever wonder which bookstore to go to when you want to choose a picture book for your child? We are sure that your child's rich growth will [...]...

The temperature is rising rapidly in Kyoto these days, and it is getting hot enough to wear short-sleeved shirts. With the bright sunshine [...]...

Kyoto is a battleground for bakeries! You often hear that "Kyoto is a battleground area for bakeries! According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' "Household Survey of Households with Two or More Members in Prefectural Cities and Government Ordinances [...].

From April to the beginning of the rainy season, warm weather is pleasant, and it is the perfect time to move around all day long, so [...]...