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Kaido: Japan’s Historic Roads

In the old days, when there were no trains or cars, people walked Kaido to get between towns. Of course,

Nestled just 15 minutes away from Kyoto, lies the charming town of Uji, a place that captivates visitors with its

Kyoto, known for its exquisite wagashi (traditional Japanese confectioneries), offers a variety of seasonal sweets. Despite the high humidity in

People are always longing to visit Kyoto and centuries ago, this was still the case! An ever-popular destination, Kyoto has

Located in the southern region of Kyoto, near Fushimi, is Fujinomori Shrine. This ancient shrine is believed to have the

Take a look in any souvenir shop in Kyoto and you will quickly see a trend. Shop after shop after

It seems that Kyoto has more temples in it than any other city in Japan. So many in fact that

Near the Kamogawa River, the candy store Minatoya boasts being Kyoto’s oldest candy store, having opened in 1599. They only