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Pontocho Alley, nestled between the Kamogawa River and Kiyamachi Street, is one of Kyoto’s most atmospheric and iconic areas. This narrow, lantern-lit street stretches about 500 meters, offering a bl...

Located between Kiyomizudera and Yasaka Shrine, Higashiyama is one of Kyoto’s best-preserved historic districts. An enclave in which ‘old Kyoto’ lives on, the area retains the majority of its his...

Located in the Higashiyama district, Kodaiji Temple is one of Kyoto’s most exquisite Zen temples, known for its stunning gardens, elegant architecture, and seasonal illuminations. Founded in 1606 by ...

Gion is arguably Kyoto's most iconic neighborhood, celebrated for its traditional charm and its most illustrious residents: the Geiko, Kyoto's term for Geisha. Known globally as enigmatic artisans, G...

Located in eastern Kyoto and within easy walking distance of the always popular Higashiyama District and Kiyomizudera, Yasaka Shrine dates back to the 7th century and is a place of imperial patro...

Maruyama Park is a large public park located between the always popular Higashiyama District and Yasaka Shrine. Given its size, the park can be approached from multiple directions however most vi...

Situated between Yasaka Shrine and Kamogawa (Kamo River), Gion is Kyoto’s most famous neighbourhood – known best for its traditional ‘ochaya’ (teahouses), ‘machiya’ (merchant houses) and attendan...

Headquarters of the Nanzen-ji branch of Rinzai Zen, Nanzen-ji is one of Kyoto’s most important temples. Established in late 13th century, Nanzen-ji includes multiple major structures and subtempl...

Established in the late-15th century, Ginkaku-ji or the ‘Silver Pavilion’ was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa. Modelled on Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), the villa was repurp...