When people think of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, they often think of its National Treasure main hall, the “Kiyomizu Stage,” and Otowa Falls, but within the temple grounds there is another special experience spot known only to those in the know […]

Throughout July, Kyoto is completely immersed in the “Gion Festival,” a month-long celebration. With Yasaka Shrine at the center of the festivities, the Yamahoko districts are busy erecting the festival floats […]

Located southwest of Kyoto City, Nagaokakyo City stands on the site of “Nagaokakyo,” which served as the capital for just 10 years, from 784 to 794 […]

Recently, retro-style coffee shops that make you feel as if you’ve slipped back in time to the Showa era have been attracting a lot of attention. With their vibrant colors […]

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 [...].

The Detective Conan movies set in Kyoto are *A Crimson Love Letter* and *Crossroads in the Labyrinth* […]

Have you heard of a place called “Panel Cafe,” located just a few minutes’ walk from Kawaramachi Station? This place has recently […]

Have any of you ever tried the popular “Ito Kyuemon Parfait” at a café in Uji, Kyoto? That popular […]

Have you heard of the board game-themed anime *After School Dice Club*? The anime premiered in the fall of 2019 […]

Kyoto is home to many delicious sweets. The charm of Kyoto is that they are not only tasty but also pretty and fashionable in appearance [...].