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The Arashiyama district lies to the west of the central Kyoto but despite its distance from the centre of the city, boasts some of its most popular attractions including the Sagano Bamboo Grove. ...

Lying to the west – approximately 20 to 30-minutes from Kyoto Station by train or bus – Arashiyama attracts plenty of visitors, especially in spring and autumn when it is blessed with some of Kyo...

Summers in Kyoto can be intense, with high heat and humidity often catching visitors off guard from July to September. Visitors discover that Kyoto can be a hotbox and walking from temple-to-temp...

Kyoto is a great food and shopping city and there’s no better place to start than its famous Nishiki Market. Running five blocks of the city, the market is one narrow arcade with all manner of ve...

Teramachi- dori, which intersects with Nishiki Market, offers a fascinating mix of antique shops and contemporary collectible stores. This street is home to long-established antique shops, often ...

As famous for its ‘geisha’ and ‘maiko’ (geisha in training) as it is for its temples and shrines, Kyoto is the ideal location to enjoy the company and entertainment of Japan’s legendary performers. T...

Even if you are yet to set foot in Japan or know exactly what’s this most Japanese of rituals, there’s a good chance you’re aware of the tradition of tea ceremonies. Referred to as ‘sado’ or ‘chado’ ...

Heading out of Kyoto, but still within the boundaries of the city, Ohara is a picturesque rural area approximately 60-minutes to the north of Kyoto Station. This tranquil enclave is often missed by i...

Just a short walk from Nishiki Market, Kyoto's Samurai & Ninja Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Japan's legendary samurai and mysterious ninja. The museum features guided exp...