Kasagi Temple: The Buddha in the Boulder
On the border between Kyoto and Nara is the quaint Kasagi Temple. This temple might not be popular among tourists,
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Bishamon-do: Kyoto’s Best Kept Fall Secret
On the outskirts of Kyoto City in the Yamashina district is Bishamon-do Temple. This little temple remains quiet most of
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Eikan-do: Kyoto’s Best Fall Spot
If you come to Kyoto in the fall, you will likely be on the hunt for a place where you
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Birthplace of Mitarashi Dango: Kamo Mitarashi Chaya
One of the most popular traditional Japanese sweets out there is mitarashi dango. These chewy rice cakes covered in a
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Keihoku Course 2: Hiking the Kyoto Circuit Trail
To the north of Kyoto City lies the wild Keihoku area. Many visitors to Kyoto are likely unfamiliar with this
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Keihoku Course 1: Hiking Kyoto Circuit Trail
About an hour from Kyoto City is the Keihoku. Although technically still part of Kyoto City, Keihoku is quite remote
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Nishiyama Course: Hiking the Kyoto Circuit Trail
The last leg of the Kyoto Circuit Trail is the Nishiyama Course. While a little bit shorter (10kn in total)
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