For those of you who will be celebrating the year-end and New Year holidays in Kyoto, where are you planning to go for your Hatsumode (New Year's visit to shrines)? If you haven't decided yet, here are three shrines to visit.

I am from Tokyo, but I love Kyoto! I wanted to forget the hectic time in the city and relax in a calm atmosphere [...].

What places did you visit while sightseeing in Arashiyama, Kyoto? Arashiyama has several attractions, such as the Hozu River boat ride, the Torokko Train, the Bamboo Grove Path, and the Togetsukyo Bridge […]

Kyoto is said to be a city with high consumption of bread and coffee. And, in fact, it is also the most competitive ramen district in the Kansai [...].

It will soon be Setsubun. It seems like just a few days ago that the new year began, and now a month has passed in the blink of an eye. Every year I visit Kyoto [...].

Valentine's Day is coming soon. In Kyoto, the "Salon du Chocolat" at Isetan and the "Amour de Chocolat" at Takashimaya [...]

New Year's Day and Setsubun have passed, and Valentine's Day has come to an end. Then the next seasonal event that comes to mind is the Dolls' Festival. However, in Kyoto [...]...

Doughnuts, perfect for when you are hungry, are one of those snacks that fascinate both adults and children. These doughnuts are loved by everyone [...].

Cream puffs are filled with sweet cream and make you happy with just one bite. In fact, there are also delicious [...] in Kyoto City.

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning, and is famous for its plum blossoms in spring. It is a popular sightseeing spot in Kyoto, but "after visiting the shrine, you will be able to enjoy the golden [...]".