Have you ever wandered through a famous temple and felt like you missed something hidden, something sacred beyond the crowds? You’re not alone. Many visitors come to Ryoanji...
“Wait… the cable car is closed!?”You’ve just arrived in Kyoto, excited for your trip to Kuramadera Temple. But when you get to the station—bad news. The famous cable...
Many visitors rush through Kyoto, missing hidden gems in favor of famous names like Kinkaku-ji or Fushimi Inari. If you love calm places, old temples, and rich stories,...
Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion) is one of Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks, drawing visitors from around the world for its stunning golden architecture and peaceful surroundings. But what exactly...
Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto is famous for its mesmerizing “Senbon Torii” — thousands of red gates stretching up the sacred Mount Inari. But did you know climbing...
Nanzen-ji Temple is one of Kyoto’s most historic Zen temples, and within its peaceful grounds lies the Suirokaku Aqueduct, a stunning red-brick structure built in the Meiji era....
Heian Shrine is one of Kyoto’s most striking landmarks, famous for its vivid vermilion buildings and massive torii gate. Beyond the shrine itself lies the tranquil Shin’en Garden,...
Located in Kyoto’s charming Higashiyama district near Kiyomizu-dera and Nene-no-Michi street, Kōdaiji Temple (高台寺) is a stunning Zen temple founded in 1606 by Kita-no-Mandokoro (Nene), the widow of...
Nestled between Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) and Nanzenji Temple in northern Kyoto, the Philosopher’s Path is a serene stone-paved walking trail that runs alongside a narrow canal lined with...
While Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) dazzles with gold, Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion, captures hearts with quiet elegance and Zen-inspired minimalism. Located in Kyoto’s Sakyo Ward, Ginkakuji is a must-visit...
