Japanese Zodiac Sign for 2023 is "癸卯" (癸卯), and Wagashi with Rabbit motifs are available in Kyoto.
The year 2022 is only a few days away. The Chinese zodiac sign for 2023 is "癸卯" (癸卯). The Chinese zodiac sign is [...].
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's Japanese sweets are also Christmas-specific♪ Limited time offerings from long-established stores to give as gifts
The morning and evening temperatures are getting colder and the city of Kyoto is now in winter mode. And then comes the most festive season of the year, Christmas [...].
Buy a Stollen before Christmas in Kyoto, home to many high-end bakeries!
I am sure you are all aware that Kyoto has a large consumption of bread and many high-level bakeries. Such [...].
Christmas mood in Kyoto! 4 places to see illuminations!
As autumn comes to an end, the city is suddenly in Christmas mode. However, as you know, Kyoto has a strong image of Japanese style with many temples and shrines [...].
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 [...].
Autumn leaves are nice, but so are ginkgo trees! Introducing Ginkgo Biloba in Kyoto!
It is already the season of autumn leaves. As the red colors of the autumn leaves begin to color the streets of Kyoto, many people from all over the country come to visit the city and take a moment to [...]...
Christmas Illumination in Kyoto! 2 Winter Dating Spots in 2022
Illuminations are always a hot topic when the Christmas season arrives. Even in Kyoto, where traditional Japanese culture is rooted [...].
【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 […]
The autumn explosion of appetite! Introducing Kyoto's unique autumn souvenirs!
Autumn is deepening and Kyoto will be in its autumn foliage season at the end of November. Autumn is of course a time for viewing colorful scenery, but it is also a time for [...]...
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 […]
関西でも京都はパンの激戦区！お気に入りパンに出会えるお店５選
京都ではお茶屋や和菓子屋など日本らしいお店のある風景を思い浮かべがちですが、実は数多くのパン屋さんがあることも […]
【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 […]
京都のお抹茶グルメ・本格お抹茶が楽しめるお店５選
京都に来たら一度は味わいたい「お抹茶」。お抹茶を本格的に飲み比べができるお店から、ソフトクリームやわらび餅など […]
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 [...].
地元で愛される京都のベーカリー「ゲベッケン」メニューやオススメも
京都市内で地元のパン屋さんとして長年親しまれる「ゲベッケン」。・深草本店・丹波橋店・近鉄竹田店・泉湧寺店の4店 […]
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 [...].
The season of new rice season] Rice accompaniments born in Kyoto that are too good to be true.
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 [...].
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 […]
Do you know Kansai-style tsukimi dango? Introducing Kyoto's long-established Japanese sweets shop
The word "tsukimi dango" conjures up images of a pyramid of pure white dumplings on top of a wooden platform or sampo [...].
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 […]
京都の銭湯リノベカフェへ。なんだか落ち着く昭和レトロ空間を楽しむ
京都には、町家を改装した和食店があったり、小学校の校舎を利用したホテルがあったりと、古き良き建物を活用して使い […]
【京都の観光名所巡り】錦市場でおいしいもんをおあがりやす～
皆さんは錦市場を訪れたことはありますか？錦市場は京都市内のメインストリート、「四条通り」の１本北に位置し、錦小 […]
【猫好きの聖地】京都で猫と遊べる？猫カフェ？「猫猫寺」ってなに？
お寺、猫カフェ、猫雑貨店、テーマパーク…どれが正しいのかは分からない、世界初といっても過言ではない「本格的寺院 […]
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 [...]...
The plump texture is irresistible! Recommended Mizumanju in Kyoto!
Summer in Kyoto is a time of high humidity and sweltering heat. This is the season when Japanese sweets, such as kuzukiri and nishikidama, are popular and can be enjoyed with ease [...].
京都のオススメテーマパーク！子供とおでかけしたい遊び場５選
京都と言えば神社やお寺などといった観光地が多いイメージですが、実はテーマパークなどの施設も数多くあります。そこ […]
Four recommended gelato stores in Kyoto! Original flavors unique to Kyoto!
Ice cream is one of the things that I crave for irresistibly during the hot season. I especially love gelato! Gelato is an Italian [...].
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 [...].
メディアで話題！芸能人のサイン多数！京都人愛しの冷麺がコレだ！
朝夕少し涼しくなってきましたが、まだまだ寝苦しい夜もあり、あっさりした食べ物をおいしく感じる季節ですよね。 京 […]
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 [...].
京都のみたらし団子はほかとは違う！？おいしいお店を2カ所紹介
その甘じょっぱさで老若男女・甘党か否かを問わず虜にし、日本各地で見かけることができるみたらし団子。「どこで食べ […]
Let's take the Sagano Trolley Train in Kyoto!
If you come to Arashiyama in Kyoto, you must take the Sagano Trolley Train at least once. The Sagano Trolley Train is a sightseeing train that connects Arashiyama and Kameoka, [...].
ふわもち食感がたまらない！おいしい京都のドーナツ屋さん2選
三時のおやつや夕食後のデザートなどに人気があるドーナツ。粉砂糖をまぶしたプレーンや、チョコレートをコーティング […]
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 […]
I still want to eat more! Take a cool break with Kyoto's unique shaved ice!
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 [...].
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 [...].
京都の地鶏「京地どり」知ってる？旅行中におすすめのお店をご紹介
京都のブランド畜産物である「京地どり」。普通のブロイラーの約2倍の期間をかけ、ストレスをかけずに育てた肉質は旨 […]
You will want to go sightseeing even in the hot summer! 6 Popular Cool Spots in Kyoto
Kyoto is surrounded by mountains on three sides and is also known as a basin. People say, "Kyoto is too hot in summer, so let's go there when it cools down..." [...].
I still want to eat it! Take a cool break with Kyoto's unique shaved ice!
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 [...]...
5 inns with natural hot springs for a relaxing soak after sightseeing in Kyoto
After touring the sightseeing spots in Kyoto, you would like to visit a natural hot spring with an open-air bath where you can feel the changing of the seasons. Onsen [...].
京都のレトロ喫茶が若者に刺さる！阪急長岡天神駅すぐの「フルール」
皆さんは阪急長岡天神駅前すぐにある喫茶店「フルール」を知っていますか？ここは地域密着型カフェレストランとして大 […]
京都サンガJ1昇格で話題沸騰中！サンガスタジアムの特徴や魅力に迫る
近頃メディアにも取り上げられるようになった「サンガスタジアム」をご存知ですか？サンガスタジアムはサッカーなどの […]