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  • May 29, 2017

    Higashiyama District and Yasaka Pagoda

    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...
  • December 12, 2024

    Kodai-ji Temple

    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 ...
  • December 12, 2024

    Kyoto’s Geisha Districts

    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...
  • May 28, 2017

    Yasaka (Gion) Shrine

    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...
  • December 9, 2024

    Shiroi Koibito Theme Park

    Shiroi Koibito is a renowned confectionery brand and visitor attraction located in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Famous for its iconic white chocolate-filled cookies, the Shiroi Koibito Park offers visit...
  • December 9, 2024

    Hokkaido Shrine

    The Hokkaido Shrine, located in Maruyama Park in Sapporo, Hokkaido, is one of the most significant Shinto shrines in northern Japan. It is dedicated to the deities of Hokkaido, including the spirits ...
  • May 27, 2017

    Maruyama Park

    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...
  • December 9, 2024

    Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill

    Visitors come here to Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill to learn about and see the Statue of Dr. William S. Clark. Dr. William S. Clark was a prominent American educator and agricultural scientist who is...
  • March 26, 2017

    Gion

    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...