History

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

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 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 [...].

If you come to Kyoto, you may want to stop by Uji City as a sightseeing spot. Uji City is located in the south of Kyoto and is home to Byodoin Phoenix Hall and other of Japan's most [...].

Kyoto is home to many tourist attractions. Especially in the Arashiyama area, where there are many sightseeing spots where you can feel "the Kyoto! Arashiyama area has many sightseeing spots, such as Togetsu Bridge, Toro [...].

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 [...].

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 [...]...

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 [...].

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 [...].

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, [...].

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 [...].

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.

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! [...].

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 [...].

The heat is getting hotter by the day, and summer has arrived in Kyoto.

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 [...]...

Kyoto is home to a wide variety of delicious foods, but among the most famous is "kyo-gashi," a Kyoto-style confectionery established in Kyoto in the modern era. [...].

In this issue, we would like to introduce a wagashi (Japanese confectionery) that is served in Kyoto in June. Its name is "mizunazuki. In late May, wagashi stores in Kyoto [...].

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning, and is famous for its plum blossoms in spring. It is a popular sightseeing spot in Kyoto, but "after visiting the shrine, you will be able to enjoy the golden [...]".

The place where such a voice can be heard is Wataratsuki Bridge in Arashiyama. The fathers and mothers call out to their children [...].

With the weather getting warmer by the day, it is time for a fun outing. Kyoto has many sightseeing spots, temples and shrines, but [...]...

When you hear the Kyoto dialect, you have an image of maiko (apprentice geisha) and a refined impression. So, what kind of words are actually used in the Kyoto dialect [...].

In 1853, Perry arrived in Uraga, and the movement to exclude the emperor and expel the barbarians became active in Japan. Kyoto was also the scene of upheaval at the end of the Edo period, and the city [...].

Kyoto has many old townscapes and historic shrines. In such Kyoto, there are many shrines and spots that are too fashionable to be Instagrammed [...].

Kiyomizu and Gion are very popular sightseeing spots in Kyoto. The "visit Kiyomizu Temple, then take a short break at a café on Hanamikoji Street..." [...].

Mid-February to late March is the season when ume (plum blossoms) bloom throughout Kyoto City. You can sense that spring is approaching, and at this time of year, Kyoto [...].

Kyoto has three major festivals: Gion-machi, Aoi Matsuri, and Jidai Matsuri, which are held in May at Kamigamo Shrine and Shimogamo Shrine.

Cherry blossoms are blooming here and there in Kyoto. In the midst of all this, the "Nijo Castle Cherry Blossom Festival," which has become an annual event in Kyoto this year [...].

If you are going sightseeing in Kyoto, you would like to visit famous shrines. However, there are thousands of shrines to choose from, and "deciding where to go [...].

Many people think of "red seals" when they think of shrines and temples. The "red seal" itself is a symbol of the visit to a shrine or temple, and is a symbol of [...]...

Goshuin (red seal) is a symbol that you have visited a shrine in Kyoto. Many people visit shrines for these red seals and original red seal books.

Toji Temple is a World Heritage Site in Kyoto. The precincts of the temple are very large, and there are many buildings such as Kondo, Kodo, and Gojuno-to (five-story pagoda), and if you want to take your time to look around [...].

March has arrived and the days are gradually getting warmer. Plum blossoms are now at their best here and there in Kyoto. Cherry blossom viewing spots are [...].

Kyoto University, Doshisha University, Ritsumeikan University, and many others are scattered throughout the area, and the area has been the setting for numerous literary works [...].

Kyoto's typical scenery is famous for its wooden houses, cobblestone streets, and small lanes surrounded by earthen walls taller than one's height. Especially around Gion and Kiyomizu-dera [...].

The Kyoto Imperial Palace is a popular tourist attraction in Kyoto City. Across Karasuma-dori, which borders the western side of the city, is a shrine with deep ties to Sugawara Michizane, the god of learning, [...].

Suddenly, do you have a favorite sake? In Tohoku and other areas with good rice and water, there are many different types of sake.