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" […]

"Goshuin" are stamps given as proof of a visit to a shrine or temple. In recent years, interest has expanded beyond the goshuin themselves to include the "goshuincho"—the albums used to collect them [...]

"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 […]

Kyoto, the “Thousand-Year Capital,” enjoys immense popularity as a “must-visit destination” not only among travelers within Japan but also among those from overseas. This article […]

The animated film *Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie* was released in December 2021. While the story is primarily set in Tokyo, the film features landmarks in Kyoto […]

"Yasui Konpira-gu" is a small shrine located at the Higashiyama-Yasui intersection, south of Gion in Kyoto. Locals refer to it as "Yasui's Konpira [...]

Kyoto is not only a tourist city lined with World Heritage sites and historic temples and shrines, but it is also known as the setting for numerous anime and manga works […]

"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 [...]"

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 […]