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Fukuchiyama City is located in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture. The population is about 80,000 and it was the second city in Kyoto Prefecture in 1937. [...].

Do you know "Ohara Sanzenin" in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto? This temple, along with Seiren-in and Myoho-in, is one of the three monasteries of the Sanmon sect of the Tendai Sect of Buddhism [...].

Kyoto, the “Thousand-Year Capital,” enjoys immense popularity as a “must-visit destination” not only among travelers within Japan but also among those from overseas. This article […]

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 [...].

Fushimi, Kyoto has long been famous for sake brewing. Also, with many of the shrines and famous water, delicious sake [...].

In Kyoto, there are many famous places known as "Meisui" (famous water). In such cases, what you especially want to visit is not just famous water to look at, but also to "drink [...]".

Have you ever heard of Rozanji Temple, a famous sightseeing area in Kyoto? Rozanji Temple is located in Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, and is the site of the Genji [...].

"Murakami Kaishindo" is located in Teramachi-Nijo, Kyoto. It offers cookies, Russian cakes, Kozubukuro […]

When you visit a Zen temple in Kyoto, be sure to look up at the ceilings of the main hall and the Dharma hall. There, you’ll find powerful paintings that look as if they might come to life at any moment […]

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 [...].

Toji-in Temple is located in Toji-in Kita-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto City. It is a temple of Tenryuji school of Rinzai sect and was built by Ashikaga Takauji in 1341 as his grave site [...].

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

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 [...].

In Kyoto, there are many temples where you can enjoy a cup of matcha on the temple grounds while touring the grounds. While gazing at the green maple leaves, autumn foliage, and moss-covered gardens, you can […]

Kyoto is one of the many tourist destinations in Japan. Kyoto has a variety of famous temples and shrines, but we recommend those who wish to receive power [...].

Have you ever heard of "Yanagitani Kannon Yangtani-ji Temple" located in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture? This temple has become very famous for its hanatamizu (flower hand-watering ceremony) on social networking sites [...].

Do you know "Yoshida Shrine" located in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City? This shrine was built to protect the Heian-kyo capital and is home to various [...]...

Do you know a temple called "Joruridera" in Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture? Here you can see many national treasures [...].

Do you know "Iwafuneji Temple" located in Kamo-cho, Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture? Since the place is located on the border of Nara and Kyoto prefectures, you may not know [...].

"Seimei Shrine" is located on Horikawa Street in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City. It is dedicated to a Heian-period onmyōji (spiritualist) and […]

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. [...].

Have you ever heard of Ohara, a place located northeast of central Kyoto? An hour from Kyoto City by bus or rental car [...].

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 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 [...].

This is the second in a series of articles introducing Kyoto's sightseeing spots, divided into “wards”! You may know the names of temples and shrines familiar to you from history textbooks [...].

When it comes to places to visit in Kyoto during the rainy season, Mimuroto-ji Temple in Uji City is a must-see. Locally known affectionately as the “Hydrangea Temple,” […]

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 [...].

Visiting shrines and temples is an essential part of sightseeing in Kyoto, but popular spots like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Fushimi Inari Taisha attract large numbers of visitors regardless of the season […]

Have you ever been to the Kyoto Gyoen? The Kyoto Gyoen is a green area surrounding the Kyoto Imperial Palace. The Kyoto Imperial Palace is home to a thousand [...] from the Heian Period to the Meiji Period.

If asked which temples are famous in Kyoto, many people would probably answer “Kinkaku-ji” and “Ginkaku-ji.” Actually, Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji […]

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 [...].

It is not easy to imagine what Kyo ryori is like, even if it is called Kyo ryori. Many people think of Kyo ryori as Japanese food [...].

What is an Onmyoji? What exactly is an Onmyoji? Dramas, movies, games, and anime [...].

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

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 [...].

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 [...].

Kuramadera Temple is said to be where Ushiwakamaru trained. Kuramadera Temple has numerous sights and legends, and is popular as one of the best power spots in Kyoto [...].

Have you ever felt an elegant fragrance when you got off at the Hachijo exit of Kyoto Station? The author returned from a trip and this aroma [...].

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 [...].

The year 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit. So, this time, let's experience the atmosphere of the Year of the Rabbit to the fullest, Kyoto, where rabbits are enshrined [...].

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.

There are many temples to visit in Kyoto, but have you ever heard of Suzumo-dera Temple, famous for the sound of bell bugs? As the name suggests, Suzumo-dera Temple is [...]...

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 [...].

Did you know that in Kyoto, special openings of cultural properties are held twice a year, in spring and fall? The official name of this event is "Kyoto Special Open House of Undisclosed Cultural Properties" [...].

When people think of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, they often think of its National Treasure main hall, the “Kiyomizu Stage,” and Otowa Falls, but within the temple grounds there is another special experience spot known only to those in the know […]

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, [...]...

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 [...].

Have you ever been sightseeing in Kyoto and been surprised by how long the address was when you looked up the Japanese restaurant or café you wanted to visit? In other cities […]