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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 [...].

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 [...].

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 [...]...

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 [...].

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 [...].

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 [...].

Kyoto is known for its high consumption of bread and many delicious bakeries. Retro, hard, Danish, and other types [...].

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 [...].

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 [...].

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 [...].

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.

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 [...]...

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 [...].

I am sure you are all aware that Kyoto has a large consumption of bread and many high-level bakeries. Such [...].

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 [...].

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 [...].

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 [...]...

Illuminations are always a hot topic when the Christmas season arrives. Even in Kyoto, where traditional Japanese culture is rooted [...].

Did you know that in Kyoto, special openings of cultural properties are held twice a year, in spring and fall? The official name of this event is "Kyoto Special Open House of Undisclosed Cultural Properties" [...].

Do you know that Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a sightseeing spot in Kyoto, has a spot called "Tainai-meguri" (Tainai tour)? The temple is located on the east side of the city, in the [...]...

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 [...]...

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, [...]...

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 [...].

Kyoto is home to many wonderful traditional crafts that have been cultivated over its long history. In the autumn season of art, when the leaves begin to change colors, craftsmen [...].

In Kyoto, we tend to think of a landscape with tea stores, Japanese sweets shops, and other typical Japanese stores, but in fact, there are also numerous bakeries [...].

When you are sightseeing in Kyoto and find a Japanese restaurant or cafe you are looking for, have you ever wondered why the address is so long? When you are sightseeing in Kyoto and find a Japanese restaurant or cafe you are looking for, have you ever had an experience where you thought, "What?

Matcha (powdered green tea) is something you must try at least once when you visit Kyoto. From stores where you can compare authentic matcha drinks to soft-serve ice cream and warabimochi (bracken rice cakes) [...].

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 [...]...

The term “Nun-katsu” has emerged, and hotels and cafes serving afternoon tea are so popular that it’s nearly impossible to get a reservation […]

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 [...].

Gebecken" has been a local bakery in Kyoto City for many years. There are four stores: Fukakusa main store, Tanbabashi store, Kintetsu Takeda store, and Sengyukuji store [...].

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 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 [...].

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 [...].

The word "tsukimi dango" conjures up images of a pyramid of pure white dumplings on top of a wooden platform or sampo [...].

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 [...].

In Kyoto, there are Japanese restaurants in renovated machiya townhouses and hotels in elementary school buildings.

Have you ever visited Nishiki Market? Nishiki Market is located one street north of "Shijo-dori", the main street of Kyoto City, in Nishiki Ko [...].