sightseeing

Have you ever heard of the "Navy Harbor Tour Boat" that tours the vast Maizuru Bay? This is the regional headquarters of the Maritime Self-Defense Force and [...]...

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 [...].

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

Kyoto is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. It is first and foremost a place visited by foreigners from abroad rather than Japanese [...].

Kyoto" attracts tourists from all over the world. Shrines and temples are expected to attract many visitors even during the early summer season. [...].

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 [...].

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 [...].

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

Did you know that there is a cute and popular café in Uji, a city with many famous sightseeing spots? It is called "Matcha Republic" and is located in the [...]...

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 a glass studio store called "Glass Studio nazuna nana" located in Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto? The store here [...].

Japan is home to a large number of animated films, which are widely known as part of Japanese culture and attract the attention of people not only in Japan but also abroad [...].

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, [...]...

The corona has settled down a lot and the variety of souvenirs available around Kyoto Station has become very wide. Among them, this time we would like to introduce a Japanese confectionery lover's [...].

Living in Kyoto, I think there are so many coffee shops and cafes! (I'm praising!). I think that Kyoto is a place where you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in the old days, loved by the great writers of the past.

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. [...].

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 [...].

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 [...].

I was once surprised when a person from Tokyo asked me, "Is there an ocean in Kyoto?" I was once surprised when a person from Tokyo asked me, "Is there an ocean in Kyoto? It is true that Kyoto is a city with a lot of sea...] I was surprised to hear this question from a person from Tokyo.

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 [...].

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" [...].

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 [...]...

After the cherry blossom season has passed, azaleas are next in season. Although cherry blossoms are popular in Kyoto, there are actually many azalea viewing spots around Kyoto [...].

When you visit Kyoto for sightseeing, you should not miss the shrines and temples. However, if you have been to Kyoto several times, you may find that the famous temples and shrines are not as crowded [...].

Kyoto in spring is famous for its cherry blossoms, and if you are planning a trip to Kyoto in March or April, you may be thinking "I want to see the cherry blossoms in Kyoto! If you are planning a trip to Kyoto in March or April, you are probably thinking [...].

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.

Many people may answer "Kinkaku-ji" and "Ginkaku-ji" when asked about famous temples in Kyoto. The Kinkakuji and Ginkakuji temples are located in the [...]...

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 [...].

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

A popular lodging in the Kyoto Station area where reservations are hard to come by! We can accommodate up to 8 people (from 4,900 yen per person), which is rare in the nearby area [...].

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

Kyoto is often thought of as a place of cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall, but a winter trip to Kyoto is quite nice as well! Kyoto has a variety of sightseeing spots [...].

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

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 [...].

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 [...].

Do you know that there is a cafe called "Andante" in a quiet residential area not far from Suzumushiji Temple? It is an English [...]...

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 [...].

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 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 [...]...