Are Cute Animals the Messengers of God? 5 Omikuji to draw at shrines and temples in Kyoto
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. [...].
Where is Ohara no Sato? It was a hole-in-the-wall spot where you can avoid the crowded sightseeing spots in Kyoto.
Have you ever heard of Ohara, a place located northeast of central Kyoto? An hour from Kyoto City by bus or rental car [...].
Pure coffee shops, candy bars, rowing boats? 4 retro spots to visit in Kyoto
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 [...].
Arashiyama Sightseeing Routes for Couples in Kyoto in Summer 2023 Latest Edition
Arashiyama is a major sightseeing spot in Kyoto. Arashiyama is the perfect place to experience something out of the ordinary, visiting famous temples and eating out. Arashiyama is the perfect place to [...].
【修学旅行生は見て】エリア別・京都のおすすめ観光地～上京区／左京区／北区／右京区編～
京都の観光スポットを“区”ごとに分けてご紹介するシリーズ第２弾！歴史の教科書でお馴染みのお寺や神社の名前は知っ […]
How to get to Mimuroto-dera Temple, a famous hydrangea viewing spot in Kyoto, from the center of Kyoto? How long does it take to get there?
It is almost time for the rainy season to begin. Although I hate the dreariness of the rainy season, I get excited when people say "the season of hydrangeas" [...].
エリア別・京都のおすすめ観光地～東山区／中京区／下京区／南区編～
古の都、京都。お寺や神社の名前は知っていても、京都市内の中での位置関係はイマイチよくわからないという方も多いの […]
京都の地元民がこっそり伝授！ 混雑なく巡れる穴場神社仏閣4選
京都を観光に訪れる際に見逃せないのが何といっても神社仏閣。しかし何度か京都に来ている方は、有名なお寺や神社は人 […]
【京都散策の合間に寄りたい】 京都御苑に新OPENした和カフェ
京都御苑に行かれたことはありますか？京都御苑は京都御所の周囲の緑地です。 京都御所には平安時代から明治までの千 […]
【京都旅に来たら】金・銀・銅閣寺全部まとめて効率よくまわろう
京都で有名なお寺と聞かれれば「金閣寺」「銀閣寺」と答える方も多いのではないでしょうか。そんな金閣寺と銀閣寺にち […]
Kyoto: Two Places to View Peach Blossoms! What are the spots where you can feel the arrival of spring along with cherry blossoms?
Peach blossoms are darker pink than someiyoshino. The best time to view them is from mid-March to late April, about the same time as the cherry blossoms [...].
【京都観光で食べたい】京料理とは？五体系？京野菜やお出汁・レシピについても
京料理と言われても、なかなかどのようなものかは想像がつきにくいですよね。京料理を和食と捉える人も多いと思います […]
あのスケーターも京都で参拝！陰陽師界の俊傑「安倍晴明」ゆかりの神社へ
「陰陽師（おんみょうじ）」とは？ 陰陽師とは、一体どんな存在なのでしょうか？ドラマや映画、ゲーム、アニメなどに […]
【今更聞けない】京都旅行の王道神社仏閣４選！見どころや歴史も
京都と言えば○○。 観光スポットや体験、食べ物…いろいろなものが思い浮かぶかと思いますが、その中でも絶対に外せ […]
February 3 is a special day in Kyoto as well] Here are shrines and temples where you can experience Setsubun!
February 3 is Setsubun day every year. When we spend Setsubun day at home, we throw beans and eat ehomaki (rolls wrapped in ehoumaki, a traditional Japanese sweet made with soybeans). Among the shrines and temples in Kyoto [...].
あの聖徳太子が建立！〇〇発祥の地！京都の六角堂ってどんなところ？
京都に来たら、一度は見たいのが「六角堂」。六角堂は烏丸通りから六角通りへ東側に入る場所に位置し、パワースポット […]
京都・鞍馬寺の歴史や見どころ！牛若丸や天狗伝説についても紹介
あの牛若丸が修行をしたとも言われる「鞍馬寺」。数々の見どころや伝説があり、京都屈指のパワースポットとしても人気 […]
京都ならではの香り体感スポットで 古き良き香りの奥深さに触れよう
京都駅の八条口に降り立った時、風雅な香りを感じられたことはありませんか？筆者は、旅行から戻り、京都駅でこの香り […]
Limited to Coming-of-Age Day? What is the Senzan Seven Lucky Gods Tour at Sennyuji Temple in Kyoto?
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 [...].
2023年はうさぎ年！京都でうさぎにちなんだ神社といえば？？
2023年は、うさぎ年ですね。そこで今回は、うさぎYEARの雰囲気を目いっぱい体感できる、うさぎが祀られた京都 […]
Avoiding Secrecy] Power Spots for Good Luck! Two shrines to visit for Hatsumode in Kyoto
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.
京都・鈴虫寺の特徴や魅力！一年中鈴虫がいる？人気の鈴虫説法とは？
京都には訪れてみたいお寺が数々ありますが、鈴虫の音色で有名な「鈴虫寺」を知っていますか？ 鈴虫寺は名前の通り、 […]
Kyoto is beautiful even in its waning days! Five famous places for viewing the autumn leaves
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 [...].
【京都で年に数日だけ？！】秋は特別公開に足を運んでみよう
京都では、春と秋の年２回、文化財の特別公開が行われるのをご存じですか？正式名称を「京都非公開文化財特別公開」と […]
京都・清水寺の胎内めぐりとは？ 由来や意味、所要時間、口コミも
皆さんは京都の観光地「清水寺」に、胎内めぐりという穴場スポットがあることをご存知でしょうか。「真っ暗な中を歩き […]
Kyoto Sightseeing: You can't go wrong here! 8 Royal Spots in Arashiyama and Surrounding Areas
Arashiyama" is one of the must-visit places when you come to Kyoto. Arashiyama is a famous sightseeing spot in Kyoto that everyone has an image of. In Arashiyama, [...]...
This year, November 6] Boar rice cakes for the "Boar Festival," familiar to Kyotoites.
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 [...].
【京都の美術館・博物館】美しい伝統工芸品鑑賞で芸術の秋に浸ろう
京都には、長い歴史の中で培ってきた素晴らしい伝統工芸品がたくさんあります。紅葉が色づき始める芸術の秋に、職人の […]
【今更聞けない】京都の住所、長くない？上る・下るってなんのこと？
京都観光をしていて、お目当ての和食店やカフェが見つかったとき、その住所の長さに「え！？」となった経験はありませ […]
In the calm season before the autumn leaves change... ♪ 5 spots in Kyoto to visit in autumn
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 [...]...
女子は誰しもお姫様気分！京都の歴史的ホテルでアフタヌーンティーを
「ヌン活」なる言葉ができ、コロナ禍にあっても、アフタヌーンティーを提供するホテルやカフェは予約が取れないほどの […]
October 22 is the Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages)! Check out the highlights and history of Heian Shrine in Kyoto in advance.
Heian Jingu Shrine in Kyoto was founded in 1895. It was built to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital to Kyoto, a city with many old shrines [...].
Kyoto is inevitably crowded during the autumn foliage viewing season! Introducing temples and shrines where you can avoid the crowds by visiting early in the morning!
Kyoto is crowded with many people during the autumn foliage season. When you visit tourist spots during the daytime, you may wonder whether you came to see the autumn leaves or people's heads [...].
京都観光でハズさない！宇治周辺エリアのおすすめスポット６選
京都へやって来たら、観光地として立ち寄りたいのが「宇治市」。宇治市は京都の南にあり、平等院鳳凰堂をはじめ日本最 […]
人混みが苦手な方【必見】京都にもあります！静かで穴場な寺社仏閣
京都と言えば多くの観光地がありますよね。特にザ・京都！を感じられる観光スポットの多い嵐山エリアは、渡月橋やトロ […]
Both Shibazuke and Senmaizuke are available as Kyoto souvenirs! Popular Kyoto Pickle Shops [2023 updated version].
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 [...].
Otsukimi in Kyoto, Japan! Guide to events and spots to enjoy the Mid-Autumn Moon
Although it is still hot during the day, mornings and evenings are becoming more comfortable, and signs of autumn can be felt in the city of Kyoto. The autumnal colors [...]...
Still an untapped area for sightseeing in Kyoto! 4 Nagaokakyo Area Holey Spots
Do you know what kind of town Nagaokakyo City in Kyoto Prefecture is? Nagaokakyo City is easily accessible from Kyoto and Osaka and has a hidden charm [...].
What is hana-tezui, a trend at temples and shrines in Kyoto? We explain its charm and origin.
Hana-Tezui is a hot topic of conversation these days. The gorgeous flowers look like art, and just looking at them refreshes the mind. Such hana-temizu [...].
京都観光でハズさない！河原町周辺エリアのおすすめスポット10選
京都の観光地として有名な「河原町」。河原町のあるエリアには世界的に知られる本能寺や、国の重要文化財に指定される […]
Beautiful cool colors｜Introducing temples in Kyoto where you can see Kikyo (Japanese bellflower)
Kikyo, or Chinese bellflower, has impressive petals in cool colors such as blue, white, and light purple. In Kyoto, these flowers bloom from summer to autumn, and just looking at them is refreshing [...].
Speaking of Kyoto's Greenery! 5 spots to relax in atmospheric gardens
Japanese gardens in Kyoto. Just gazing at them is soothing from the bottom of your heart, isn't it? Let's take a look at some of the most popular gardens in Kyoto.
Yasui Konpira-gu Shrine, the most powerful “breakup” shrine in Kyoto, explains the history and how to visit the shrine.
Have you ever heard of the famous Yasui Kompira-gu Shrine in Kyoto? Yasui Kompira-gu Shrine is located near Gion, and is a place for people who want to "break off ties" with others in their relationships! [...].
I want you to go there because it is a rainy day! Introducing Kyoto temples with beautiful moss
The rainy season continues with dreary, rainy days. However, the moss planted in Japanese gardens and temples turns a deep green color when wet with water [...].
Kyoto in July is known for the Gion Festival! What kind of Japanese sweets are only available during this time of year?
The heat is getting hotter by the day, and summer has arrived in Kyoto.
The four best spots in Kyoto for hydrangea viewing.
The rainy season is a time when it rains day in and day out. It is hard to get in the mood every day, but the rainy season is a joyous [...]...
京都土産に最適な【京菓子】って？歴史やデザインについても
京都には様々な美味しい食べ物がありますが、その中でも近世に京都で成立した京都式のお菓子「京菓子」が有名です。 […]
6月の京都はコレ！無病息災を願って「水無月」をいただきましょう♪
今回は、京都で6月にいただく和菓子をご紹介します。その名も「水無月」です。 5月下旬になると、京都の和菓子店で […]
【インバウンド特需】京都が外国人に人気の理由！京都の魅力とは？
日本の中でも観光地として人気があるのが「京都」。日本人よりも、海外からの外国人が訪れる場所としてまず挙げられて […]
【徒歩10分圏内で大満喫】北野天満宮周辺のおすすめスポット2選！
学問の神様・菅原道真を祀っており、春は梅で有名な北野天満宮。京都でも人気の観光地ですが、「お参りが終わったら金 […]