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January 23, 2021
Guide To Higashiyama, Kyoto
Take a walk through the lantern lit alleyways of feudal era Japan with a visit to Higashiyama - one of Kyoto’s best preserved historic districts.
December 1, 2020
Yasaka Shrine In Kyoto
The Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社 Yasaka-Jinja), commonly known as the Gion Shrine for organizing the Gion festival every year.
November 26, 2020
The Silver Pavilion, Kyoto
The Silver Pavilion is one of Kyoto’s most beautiful and underrated temples, home to ancient buildings and stunning gardens.
November 14, 2022
Walking The Philosopher Path In Kyoto
The Philosopher path (哲学の道 - Tetsugaku no michi) is a scenic walkway following a small water canal in the north-east of Kyoto.
November 9, 2020
Cities In Japan
Japan has some of the biggest and best cities in the world. Find out what makes Japanese cities so special and which are the best to visit.
November 5, 2020
Kyoto Station: Trains And Travel Guide
From the outside Kyoto station looks like a spaceship that landed in the middle of the city, from the inside it is a sprawling city on its own.
November 4, 2020
Kinkakuji, The Golden Pavilion Of Kyoto
The Golden Pavilion has been the postcard to send from Kyoto for more than a century. Find out why it’s that iconic, and how to get there.
October 23, 2020
Katsura Villa: The Kyoto Imperial Villa
The Imperial Katsura Villa in Kyoto (Katsura Rikyū) is an exceptional example of early 17th-century Japanese architecture and garden design.
August 25, 2020
Visit Kiyomizu Dera, Kyoto
Kiyomizu-Dera, Kyoto’s ‘pure water temple’, is a beautiful Buddhist temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site with a wooden stage famous for its amazing views.
July 31, 2020
Why You Can’t Miss The Toji Temple In Kyoto
Toji Temple is a can’t-miss attraction in Kyoto, being an ancient temple on UNESCO’s world heritage list with the tallest wooden pagoda in Japan.
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