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Art Walk in Kyoto’s Okazaki Area
Kyoto’s Okazaki area is dotted with famous sightseeing spots such as Heian-…
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Enjoy Paris while you are in Kyoto! Opening of the world’s second Fauchon Hotel in Kyoto
A few minutes on foot south from Shijo Kawaramachi in Kyoto, an area, which…
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Savor new style Japanese! Sweets & cafes in Kyoto
What comes into your mind as typical sweets in Kyoto? Many people may say w…
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Summer in Kyoto – Festivals and Souvenir Sweets
When considering the seasonal traditions associated with summer in Kyoto, h…
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Enjoyable spring activities! Recommended Sakura-viewing Spots
Where can you enjoy viewing sakura cherry blossoms on your next trip? We wi…
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Let’s bring sakura sweets for cherry blossom viewing!
In Kyoto, the best time to view cherry blossoms (sakura) is from late March…
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Introducing the 5 selected great places to view plum blossoms in Kyoto
Kyoto, which is popular during the seasons of cherry blossoms and autumn fo…
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Enjoy the Cold Winter in Onsen North Kansai
Located across the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture and the northern part …
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Handmade Craft Fairs in Kyoto, Outdoor Flea Markets
In Kyoto, a variety of fairs and markets, including handmade craft fairs, m…
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Highly recommended cafés in Kyoto
When you get tired from walking around Kyoto for sightseeing, take a seat a…
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Full of Spectacles! Let’s go to WEST JAPAN! Vol.1
The West Japan region is home to various charms of Japan from fashionable t…
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Kyoto in Autumn, Autumn Leaves
Kyoto in autumn The peak of autumn foliage in Kyoto is usually from early N…
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Kyoto in Early Summer
Kyoto in Summer From early to mid-summer, you can see fine views of green l…
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Kyoto in Spring
Flowers of Spring Flowers can be enjoyed at various places such as shrines,…
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Another Aspect of Kyoto, as a Town of Tea: Sumiyama District
Sumiyama is a mountain village located at the north end of Uji. The area ha…
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Another Aspect of Kyoto, as a Town of Tea: Ukai Cormorant Fishing on the Uji River
Ukai cormorant fishing on the Uji River is said to have started in the Heia…
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Visit the Northern Kinki Area and you will fall in love with spring!
Enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms, delicious food, and a leisurely time in wa…
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Ocha no Kyoto: Another Kyoto, Kyoto of Tea
The southern part of Kyoto Prefecture is renowned as a tea production area.…
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Spring Has Come! Flowers Bloom in Kansai
If you want to feel the arrival of spring early on, how about seeing the fl…
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Cooling off in Summer, Japan – Kansai version –
We will introduce recommended places to visit in the Kansai area in summer …
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Everything is close North Kansai, Home to Delicious Sake
Surrounded by nature, North Kansai is full of sake-producing spots. Tours o…
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Feel Cool in North Kansai!!
The North Kansai area can offer many “cool” ways to enjoy the hot summer!Th…
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Miyako Odori
“There are 5 kagai (a traditional entertainment area) in Kyoto and a …
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Candlelights
There are other humorous episodes involving guests from afar. “One ni…
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Hidari-Dai-monji
Hidari-Dai-monji on Mount Okita, Kita-ku, is lit at 8.15pm. Compared to Dai…
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Gojozaka Toki Matsuri
Gojozaka Toki Matsuri (Gojozaka Ceramic Festival) is one of the major festi…
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Toro-nagashi
The Toro-nagashi (floating lantern) festival is held on Hirosawa-no-Ike pon…
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Funagata
Funagata on Mount Nishikamofuna, in Kita-ku, forms the shape of a ship and …
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Myo and Ho
A set of 2 characters, Myo on Mount Mantoro and Ho on Mount Daikokuten in S…
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Take-off shoes
Some foreigners don’t know where they should take off their shoes. At…
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Sanmon Gate
The Sanmon Gate is the 3rd oldest temple gate in Japan following those of T…
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Shojin-ryori and Zazen
Eating shojin-ryori (vegetarian dishes served in temples) and experiencing …
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Daimonji
The Dai-monji (big) character on Mount Daimonji (Mt. Nyoiga-take), Higashiy…
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Communal bath
Another example – “Someone drained water from the communal bath…
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Gozan-no-Okuribi
Gozan-no-Okuribi (“Bonfires on Five Mountains”) is a traditiona…
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Hana Toro
First held 5 years ago, Hana Toro is now a popular event held early each sp…
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Kamogawa Noryo-yuka terraces
One way to relax in the old capital during the warmer months is to simply h…
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Gion and Kamishichiken
Geiko and maiko in the Gion and Kamishichiken areas will ride along in a ri…
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Gozan-no-Okuribi & Toro Nagashi at Hirosawa-no-Ike
Gozan-no-Okuribi (“Bonfires on Five Mountains”) is a traditiona…
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Higashiyama
Kyoto is still cold in the first few months of the year, but the plum bloss…
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Higashiyama Hana Toro
“Kyoto is still cold in the first few months of the year, but the plu…
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Yatsuhashi-an & Shisyu-yakata
36 Nishikoromode-cho, Nishikyougoku, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto Tel. 075-313-2151 9am &…
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Gion Matsuri Festival
A little later in the year and while summer is in full swing Kyoto is known…
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Kyoto in winter
Kyoto has many faces and many charms. To name but a few – maiko, The …
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Maruyama Park
The lanterns along the way illuminate a number of ancient temples, old wood…
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Hands on Activity/Wagashi making in Kyoto
The attraction of Kyoto isn’t based solely on its temples and shirnes…
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KYOTO / SAGANO (ATT.JAPAN ISSUE 14)
Engulfed in rich heritage of material culture and ancient architecture, thi…
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KYOTO 2
The aristocratic culture personifi ed the aesthetic consciousness of the Ja…
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KYOTO
If you have ever wanted to see and experience the real Japan, Kyoto is the …
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KYOTO IN MIDSUMMER (ATT.JAPAN ISSUE 35)
Gozan-no-Okuribi (“Bonfires on Five Mountains”) is a traditiona…
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MYOSHINJI AND SHUKUBO TEMPLE LODGINGS (ATT.JAPAN ISSUE 37)
Myoshin-ji Temple is located in the western part of Kyoto City, with a quie…
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KYOTO FROM SPRING TO EARLY SUMMER (ATT.JAPAN ISSUE 34)
Kyoto in May is the home of cool breezes, green leaves emerging from their …
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KYOTO INTERNATIONAL MANGA MUSEUM (ATT.JAPAN ISSUE 36)
If you head north from Karasuma Oike intersection, you will soon see some c…
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KYOTO IN EARLY SPRING (ATT.JAPAN ISSUE 33)
Higashiyama Hana Toro – a place of subtle and profound beauty Kyoto i…
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HANDS ON ACTIVITY – WAGASHI MAKING IN KYOTO (ATT.JAPAN
The attraction of Kyoto isn’t based solely on its temples and shirnes…
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KYOTO SPECIAL (ATT.JAPAN ISSUE 31)
Kyoto has many faces and many charms. To name but a few – maiko, The …
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FROM THE OCEAN TO KYOTO
With more than 1,200 years of history, Kyoto has been attracting visitors. …