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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Kyoto Souvenirs: A Guide to Must-Try Traditional Sweets

Kyoto has long been Japan’s cultural heart, and its traditional sweets are among the most memorable Kyoto souvenirs you can

Located in the southern region of Kyoto, near Fushimi, is Fujinomori Shrine. This ancient shrine is not only believed to

If someone were to ask you about the official tree of Kyoto Prefecture, you might guess that it is the

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

The Fushimi–Fukakusa Route of the Kyoto Circuit Trail, an extension of the Higashiyama Course, is a relatively short 9.5-kilometer hike

It seems that Kyoto has more temples in it than any other city in Japan. Of the numerous temples in

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

Fukuchiyama is the largest city in north Kansai, but not so many people know this city was once governed by