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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 [...]...

Did you know that there is a cheeseburger restaurant in Arashiyama, Kyoto? This place has been featured on TV Dia as the "Ei Ei Burger" (picture-perfect burger).

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 [...]...

Tominokoji Shin" has appeared in Kansai TV media. This French restaurant is located in Masuya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, [...].

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 [...].

There are many great cafes in Kyoto, but "MIX PANDA COFFEE" in Kamigyo-ku [...].

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

"Okonomiyaki Jambo," located within walking distance of Kinkaku-ji Temple, is an okonomiyaki restaurant that has been beloved by local Kyoto residents for over 40 years […]

When you come to Kyoto, you want to visit a famous shrine. If you visit shrines during the recent worship boom, a must is an omamori (charm). [...].

Have you ever heard of Rikudo-Jinnoji Temple in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City? This is a mysterious place where it is said that there is an entrance to hell [...].

Have you heard of HOHO HOJICHA, a roasted tea specialty store that has recently become popular in Uji? Using roasted tea [...].

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

Kyoto has a variety of tourist attractions, but in some places, such as Arashiyama, you can see nature in all four seasons. Kyoto [...].

The baked goods store "petite glaine" is located in Kizugawa, Kyoto, a small baked goods shop [...].

"Detective Conan" is a nationally beloved anime series that enjoys immense popularity both in Japan and abroad. Among its many stories, the one set in Kyoto, "The Crimson School Trip [...]"

Nishiki Market, affectionately known as the “Kitchen of Kyoto.” In this shopping district with a history of about 400 years, obanzai has been a beloved staple for 135 years […]

The Complete Guide to "Street Food" in Kyoto | 13 Recommended Spots in Kiyomizu-dera, Arashiyama, Nishiki Market, and Fushimi Inari One of the joys of sightseeing in Kyoto is "street food" […]

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 [...].

Many of you have probably seen the phrase “Kyoto is a city of bread” in travel magazines or on social media. The bread market is fiercely competitive […]

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 [...].

Kyoto has a long north-south topography, and as of 2019, Kyoto Prefecture consists of 15 cities, 10 towns, and 1 village. Among them, the southernmost prefecture [...].

I want sushi!" There are several times a year when you say to yourself, "I want sushi! Since there is no ocean in the center of Kyoto, people have long eaten raw fish [...].

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.

Asana Yuna“ is a one-house inn based on the concept of ”a house where you can play. Up to 5 people (from 3,800 yen per person per night) [...].

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" [...].

In the past few years, the term "fermented food" has become increasingly common. Fermented foods are foods that are fermented by the action of microorganisms and other [...].

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 [...].

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 […]

Kyoto was once the capital of Japan. Ancient Japanese culture, performing arts, events, and food culture were born, and the industries that supported them developed and continue to [...].

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 [...].

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.

When you visit Kyoto, Japanese food such as kaiseki, yudofu (tofu), and matcha (green tea) sweets are often mentioned as things to eat. If you have gone to the trouble of visiting Kyoto [...]...

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 [...].

Kyoto is home to a wide variety of stores, from long-established sweet shops to cafes that are the talk of the town on social networking sites. In this issue of Kyoto, we will introduce some of the most popular shops from the Meiji to prewar [...].

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 [...].