Climbing Mt. Atago: Day Hike!
Just a little bit away from the bustle of tourist heavy Arashiyama is Mount Atago. The mountain is a very
Read MoreAdventures in Kansai and Beyond
Just a little bit away from the bustle of tourist heavy Arashiyama is Mount Atago. The mountain is a very
Read MoreWhen it comes to the most popular tourist spot in Kyoto, Nijo Castle usually gets somewhere near the top of
Read MoreOne of Japan’s more intriguing historic figures is the famous spiritualist, or Onmyo-ji, Abe no Seimei. In addition to the
Read MoreRight next to the most prestigious university in the Kansai region, Kyoto University, is Yoshida Shrine[吉田神社]. Many people overlook this
Read MoreMany people could argue that the golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji is the most iconic and photogenic place in Kyoto. However,
Read MoreIn 794 Kyoto became Japan’s capital for more than 1,000 years. However, if you compare Kyoto to Japan’s other very
Read MoreWhat might take most by surprise is that ikebana, the beautiful art of Japanese flower arranging, originated in a temple.
Read MoreA ways down Kamo Street from Kamigamo Shine, is its sister shrine, Shimogamo Shrine. Just like Kamigamo Shrine, Shimogamo Shrine
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