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Machizukitei is a two-story house located south of Kyoto Station. The maximum number of guests is 4 (5,00 per person [...]).

One of the ingredients that come to mind when thinking of Japanese sweets is, by far, "anko" (red bean paste). Anko is a sweet bean paste made from grains of red bean paste, ko [...]...

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 we say "sightseeing in Kyoto," we think of it as a place where adults can enjoy touring shrines and temples, enjoying Japanese cuisine at a ryotei restaurant with a view of the garden, and so on... [...]...

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 [...].

We have seen and heard the phrase "Kyoto is a city of bread" in various media, and this image has become firmly established. However! Bread [...].

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 [...].

京都は南北に長い地形をしており、2019年時点で京都府は15市、10町、1村からなっています。その中でも府最南 […]

「あーお寿司が食べたい！」という日、１年に何回かありますよね。京都の中心部には海がないため、昔から生魚を食べる […]

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.

「朝な夕な」は、“ 遊べるお家 ” をコンセプトにした一軒宿です。最大5名様（お一人様 1泊3,800円～）ま […]

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 […]

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" [...].

ここ数年、「発酵食品」と言う言葉を耳にすることが多くなりました。発酵食品とは、食材を微生物などの作用で発酵させ […]

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 […]

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 [...].

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 […]

かつて日本の都だった京都。日本の古来の文化・芸能・行事・食文化などが生まれ、それらを支える産業も発展し、今に受 […]

From late March to April, cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Kyoto. In conjunction with the cherry blossom viewing season, Japanese confectionery shops offer seasonal cherry blossom [...].

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 [...].

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 […]

京都を訪れて食べたいものと言えば、懐石に湯豆腐、抹茶スイーツなど、和の食べ物が挙げられますよね。せっかく京都に […]

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 […]

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 […]

「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 […]

老舗の甘味処からSNSで話題沸騰中のカフェまで、様々なお店がある京都。今回はそんな京都のなかでも、明治〜戦前に […]

予約が取れない京都駅エリアの人気宿といえば！近隣エリア内では珍しい最大8名様（お1人4,900円～）まで宿泊で […]

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 [...].

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 […]

Valentine's Day will soon arrive again this year. In department stores, convenience stores, Japanese confectionery stores, and various stores in Kyoto, Valentine's Day products are [...]...

近頃、京都で台湾ブームが起こっているのをご存知でしょうか。 現在、台湾には京都の「本願寺」「堀川」などといった […]

Valentine's Day is the most popular event in February! Some people who are planning a trip to Kyoto may say, "Since I'm going to Kyoto in February, I'd like to visit the [...]...

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 [...].

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 […]

皆さんは、鈴虫寺からほど近くの閑静な住宅街に「アンダンテ」というカフェがあるのを知っていますか？ イギリスのア […]

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 […]

京都はパンの消費量が多く、おいしいパン屋さんが多いことで知られています。 レトロ系、ハード系、デニッシュ系など […]

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 […]

雪は降っていないはずなのに、足元からじわじわと冷え込んでいく冬の京都。天気予報が言っていた気温よりも体感温度が […]

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 [...].

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 […]

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 [...].

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、 […]