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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. ...

Summers in Kyoto can be testing with heat and humidity often comfortably high. This often takes visitors by surprise who flock to the city from July to September only to discover that Kyoto can b...

Located across from Sanjusangendo, Kyoto National Museum is one of Japan’s most distinguished institutions. Established in 1897, the museum displays are wide variety of collections and artefacts ...

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...

Intersecting with Nishiki Market, Teramachi-dori is home to many high-end antique stores and an increasing number of younger dealers selling more contemporary collectibles and hipster wares. You’...

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’ ...

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...

Only minutes walk from Nishiki Market, Kyoto’s ‘Samurai & Ninja Museum’ offers fantastic insight into Japan’ legendary samurai and almost-mythical ninja with visit complemented by guided experien...

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 in...