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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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...