๐ Articles about Kyoto
Kyoto Ramen: A Rich and Hearty Local Bowl
A surprising specialty of the refined capital, known nationwide for rich soy and chicken bโฆ
Uji Matcha Sweets: Sweet Delights of the Tea Town
Rich matcha parfaits and jellies in Uji, a tea town with roots back to the Kamakura era.โฆ
Kyo Yasai: Traditional Vegetables of Kyoto
Distinctive heritage vegetables such as Kamo eggplant, Kujo leek, and Shogoin radish.โฆ
Kyo Kaiseki: The Essence of Kyoto Cuisine
A refined course cuisine born of the tea ceremony, honoring dashi and the seasons of Kyotoโฆ
Kyoto Pickles: The Three Great Tsukemono of the Old Capital
Fermented suguki, thin sliced senmaizuke, and red shiso shibazuke, the three great Kyoto pโฆ
Saba Zushi: A Kyoto Feast Carried Along the Mackerel Road
Pressed mackerel sushi made from salted fish brought over the Mackerel Road to Kyoto.โฆ
Nishiki Market: A Food Stroll Through the Kitchen of Kyoto
A four century old arcade market lined with Kyoto vegetables, pickles, and other local flaโฆ
Obanzai: Home Cooking Born of Kyoto Daily Life
Kyoto home cooking of seasonal vegetables and dried goods simmered in dashi, rooted in thrโฆ
Nishin Soba: Kyoto Buckwheat Noodles with Herring
Buckwheat noodles topped with sweet simmered herring, a dish born in Kyoto in the Meiji erโฆ
Yudofu: Kyoto Hot Tofu of Nanzenji Temple
Simmered tofu made from Kyoto pure water, a winter specialty enjoyed around Nanzenji Templโฆ
Amanohashidate and Ine Boathouses Day Trip Course
A day trip through northern Kyoto to Amanohashidate, one of Japan three famous views, and โฆ
Kyoto City Classic One Day Sightseeing Course
A classic one day route covering Kyoto top sights, from Kinkakuji to Nijo Castle and the tโฆ
Fushimi Inari and Sake Brewery Model Course
A one day route from the thousand torii of Fushimi Inari to the historic sake breweries ofโฆ
Higashiyama Half Day to One Day Model Course
A classic Higashiyama walk from Kiyomizudera through the old slopes to Yasaka Shrine and Gโฆ
Arashiyama and Sagano One Day Model Course
A classic one day route through Arashiyama and Sagano, from Togetsukyo Bridge to the bamboโฆ
Ohara Onsen in Kyoto City: Hot Spring Guide & Prices
Ohara Onsen rises in the village of Ohara, a quiet beauty spring soothed by gentle rural sโฆ
Kumihama Onsen Yumotokan: Hot Spring Guide & Prices
Yumotokan in Kyotango boasts a giant open air bath called one of the largest in northern Kโฆ
Fukuchiyama Onsen Yoro no Yu: Hot Spring Guide & Prices
Yoro no Yu in Fukuchiyama spreads many baths across a large garden, with a warming chloridโฆ
Arashiyama Onsen Fufu no Yu: Hot Spring Guide & Prices
Fufu no Yu is a day spa in scenic Arashiyama, an alkaline beauty bath perfect to end a strโฆ
Amanohashidate Onsen Chie no Yu: Day-Use Hot Spring
Chie no Yu sits beside the famed Amanohashidate sandbar, a public bath loved as a beauty sโฆ
Kurama Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Kyoto)
Kurama Onsen lies in the hills of Kurama, where a hillside open air bath frames fresh greeโฆ
Rurikei Onsen in Nantan: Day-Use Hot Spring Prices
Rurikei Onsen rises on a 500 meter highland, prized for one of Japans richest radon springโฆ
Kitsu Onsen in Kyotango: Hot Spring Guide & Access
Kitsu Onsen, said to be the oldest in Kyoto, carries a legend of a wounded white heron andโฆ
Yuhigaura Onsen in Kyotango: Day-Use Hot Spring Prices
Yuhigaura Onsen on the Kyotango coast is famed for silky beauty waters and breathtaking suโฆ
Yunohana Onsen in Kameoka: Day-Use Hot Spring Prices
Yunohana Onsen sits in the hills of Kameoka, a quiet radium spring said to have healed wouโฆ
Izumo Daijingu: A Matchmaking and Spring-Water Power Spot, First Shrine of Tanba (Kameoka, Kyoto)
Izumo Daijingu in Kameoka is an ancient shrine revered as the first shrine of Tanba Provinโฆ
Rokuharamitsuji: A Fortune and Warding Power Spot Linked to Kuya Shonin (Kyoto)
Rokuharamitsuji in Higashiyama is an ancient temple founded by Kuya Shonin in the Heian peโฆ
Yasaka Koshindo: A Wish-Making Power Spot Bright with Colorful Kukurizaru (Kyoto)
Yasaka Koshindo in Higashiyama is a photogenic power spot where colorful kukurizaru fabricโฆ
Imamiya Shrine: A Good-Fortune Power Spot Known for "Tama-no-Koshi" (Kyoto)
Imamiya Shrine in Kita Ward is linked to Otama-no-Kata, mother of shogun Tokugawa Tsunayosโฆ
Shimogamo Shrine: A World Heritage Matchmaking Power Spot in the Tadasu Forest (Kyoto)
Formally Kamomioya Shrine, Shimogamo Shrine is a World Heritage Site wrapped in the primevโฆ
Kamigamo Shrine: A World Heritage and One of the Oldest Warding Power Spots in Kyoto
Formally Kamowakeikazuchi Shrine, Kamigamo Shrine is one of Kyoto oldest shrines and a Worโฆ
Yasui Konpiragu: A Power Spot for Cutting Bad Ties and Forging Good Ones (Kyoto)
Yasui Konpiragu in Higashiyama is nationally famous for severing bad ties and forging goodโฆ
Suzumushi-dera (Kegonji): A Wish-Granting Temple of the Happiness Jizo (Kyoto)
Suzumushi-dera, where the chirping of bell crickets sounds all year, is famed for its straโฆ
Nonomiya Shrine: A Matchmaking Power Spot in the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Kyoto)
Nonomiya Shrine sits within the bamboo grove of Arashiyama. An ancient shrine featured in โฆ
Seimei Shrine: A Warding Power Spot Honoring the Onmyoji Abe no Seimei (Kyoto)
Seimei Shrine honors the Heian-period onmyoji Abe no Seimei. Known for warding off evil anโฆ
5 Photogenic Buildings & Streetscapes in Kyoto
Kyoto is full of special "photogenic spots" where history and beauty overlap.โฆ
5 Photogenic Gourmet Treats and Souvenirs in Kyoto
Speaking of Kyoto, it's a "treasure trove of photogenic scenes" where historic townscapes โฆ
5 Photogenic Spectacular Spots in Kyoto
When you think of Kyoto, the image of temples and shrines is strong, but in fact it's alsoโฆ
5 Photogenic Power Spots in Kyoto
The ancient capital of Kyoto is dotted with breathtaking scenery that makes your heart treโฆ
Kyoto Winter Travel: Snowy Kibune & Kinkakuji
"Winter in Kyoto is just cold, isn't it?"โif that's what you think, you're greatly mistakeโฆ
Kyoto Autumn Foliage: Arashiyama, Tofukuji & Eikando
"When you think of autumn leaves, you think of Kyoto" โ there is not the slightest exaggerโฆ
Kyoto Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Kyoto. Spring sakura viewing guide witโฆ
Kyoto Local Gourmet Guide: Yudofu (Hot Tofu)
Discover Kyoto''s unique local cuisine including ๆนฏ่ฑ่ . A food lover''s guide to the best loโฆ
Rainy Day in Kyoto: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Kyoto! Discover top indoor attractions including ไบฌ้ฝๅฝ็ซๅ็ฉ้คจ, ไบฌโฆ
Kyoto Food Guide: Kaiseki, Obanzai & Matcha Sweets
Kyoto is Japan's culinary heart. From refined kaiseki to humble obanzai home cooking, everโฆ
Fushimi Inari Taisha: Head Shrine of Inari Faith with Thousands of Torii Gates
Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, is the head shrine of 30,000 Inari shrines naโฆ
Gion Matsuri: One of Japan's Three Great Festivals, Yasaka Shrine Festival Coloring Kyoto Summer
Gion Matsuri, held throughout July, is the festival of Yasaka Shrine and one of Japan's Thโฆ
Nishiki Market: 400-Year-Old Market Called Kyoto's Kitchen
Nishiki Market in central Kyoto, affectionately called "Kyoto's Kitchen," is a 390-meter sโฆ
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: Kyoto's Representative Photogenic Spot
The Bamboo Grove Path in Arashiyama, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, is a popular spot with a fantasticaโฆ
Kyoto Tea Ceremony Experience: The Culture of Chanoyu Perfected by Sen no Rikyu
The tea ceremony, perfected as "wabi-cha" by Sen no Rikyu in the Azuchi-Momoyama period, iโฆ
Philosopher's Path: Kyoto's Spring Walking Path Along Cherry Blossoms and the Canal
The "Philosopher's Path" extending from Ginkakuji to Kumano Nyakuoji Shrine in Sakyo Ward,โฆ
Nijo Castle: Symbol of Tokugawa Shogunate Power and Stage of the Restoration of Imperial Rule
Nijo Castle in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, is a flatland castle built by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603,โฆ
Kyoto Kaiseki: The Pinnacle of Japanese Cuisine Born from the Spirit of Ichiju Sansai
Kyoto kaiseki cuisine is the pinnacle of Japanese cuisine incorporating the spirit of tea โฆ
Kurama and Kibune: Kyoto Power Spots Dwelling in Deep Mountains
Kurama and Kibune in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, are mountain power spots about 30 minutes from theโฆ
Kyoto Machiya: Townhouse Culture Preserving Kyoto's Historic Streetscapes
About 40,000 Kyoto machiya (townhouses) surviving in Kyoto City are living cultural heritaโฆ
Uji Matcha: Production Area of Japan's Finest Tea Boasted to the World
Uji City, Kyoto, is one of Japan's three great tea producing areas alongside Shizuoka and โฆ
Tofukuji Autumn Foliage: Kyoto's Largest Scale Autumn Foliage Spot
Tofukuji in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, is Kyoto's largest scale autumn foliage spot known foโฆ
Pontocho: Cobblestones and Lanterns of the Hanamachi along the Kamo River
Pontocho in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, is one of Kyoto's hanamachi (flower districts) where restโฆ
Aoi Matsuri: Japan's Oldest Imperial Festival and Heian Picture Scroll Procession
Aoi Matsuri, held every May 15 in Kyoto, is the festival of Kamigamo Shrine and Shimogamo โฆ
Kyoto Nishiyama: Quiet Temple Tour of Oharano, Yoshiminoji, and Komyoji
The Nishiyama region spreading from western Kyoto to Nagaokakyo and Kameoka has famous temโฆ
Kofuku-ji and Kasuga Taisha: A Day Trip from Kyoto to the Ancient Capital of Nara
About an hour by train from Kyoto lie the World Heritage sites of Kofuku-ji, with its fiveโฆ
Saga-Toriimoto: Edo Period Atmosphere Remaining in the Depths of Kyoto's Arashiyama
Toriimoto district in the depths of Sagano-Arashiyama, which prospered as the approach to โฆ
Maiko Experience: Special Transformation into a Maiko in Kyoto
Many "maiko transformation studios" in Kyoto City allow visitors to become maiko with authโฆ
Daigoji: World Heritage Cherry Blossom Spot Loved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Daigoji in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, is a World Heritage Site known as a cherry blossom spot whโฆ
Nishiki Tenmangu: Shrine of the Deity of Learning Enshrined in the Shopping Street
Nishiki Tenmangu, enshrined at the eastern end of Nishiki Market arcade in Nakagyo Ward, Kโฆ
Kinkakuji โ The Golden Pavilion, Symbol of Muromachi Era Beauty
Behold the breathtaking Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), covered in gold leaf and reflected inโฆ
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Togetsukyo Bridge โ Famous Scenery of Western Kyoto
Stroll through the towering bamboo groves of Sagano in Arashiyama and cross the iconic Togโฆ
Gion, Shijo and Nishiki Market โ Kyoto's Kitchen and Geisha Culture
Explore the historic Gion geisha district, the lively Shijo shopping street, and the "kitcโฆ
Mt. Kurama โ The Sacred Mountain Inhabited by Tengu and Cosmic Energy
Climb Mt. Kurama north of Kyoto, a legendary spiritual mountain associated with tengu (mouโฆ
Fushimi Inari Taisha โ The Mystical Head Shrine of Inari with a Thousand Torii
Walk the iconic thousands of vermilion torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha, the head shrinโฆ
Arashiyama and Sagano Bamboo Grove โ Kyoto's Treasure of Scenery and Culture
Explore Arashiyama's famous bamboo grove, the scenic Togetsukyo Bridge, and historic templโฆ