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Fushimi Inari Hike Kyoto
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
The hike to the summit of 233m Mt. Inari-san and the pilgrimage circle around the shrines near the top is one of the most interesting short walks around Kyoto. It's also the best way to see all of Fus
Read MoreGear Kyoto A Must See Non Verbal Performance
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Kyoto is a city of hidden treasures -- you have to step through doors and gates to find the best the city has to offer. Nowhere is this clearer than with GEAR, a fantastic show held in the 1928 Buildi
Read MoreGear Stage Show
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
If you're looking for something to do in the evening that the whole family will enjoy, do not miss this fantastic stage show held in downtown Kyoto. . The store is incredibly atmospheric and samples are available. Kyoto is the home of most of Japa
Read MoreKamigamo Jinja Shrine Handicraft Market
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Kill two birds with one stone -- do some sightseeing and get all your shopping done at Kamigamo-jinja Shrine! It's held on the fourth Sunday of every month.  祇園祭 京都](https://p
Read MoreKyoto Hiking Itineraries
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Kyoto is surrounded by mountains on three sides and these mountains are latticed with hiking trails. Here, we introduce the five best hikes in or near Kyoto. ![The view over Kyoto from the Daimonji v
Read MoreKyoto Municipal Museum Of Art Northern Higashiyama
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
The Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art (formerly Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art) is the best museum in Kyoto (it's only eclipsed by the Kyoto National Museum when the National is holding a special exhibi
Read MoreKyoto On 100 Dollars A Day
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
It's possible to sleep in a comfortable hotel, eat good food, see fantastic sights and generally have a great time in Kyoto for as little as a hundred US dollars a day. If you think I'm joking, read o
Read MoreKyoto Samurai
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
150 years ago, Kyoto was a key battleground for Japan's samurai, a noble class of warriors divided by loyalty to clan and country. Michael Lambe takes us on a tour of the Kyoto sites associated with t
Read MoreKyoto Secret Spots
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
With over 1000 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines, it goes without saying that Kyoto is literally chock-a-block with hidden gems and secret spots. One of the great joys of sightseeing in Kyoto is
Read MoreKyoto Shopping
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Kyoto is famous for temples, but it's also a shopper's paradise. Here's some Kyoto shopping tips and a list of the best shops in Kyoto, both traditional and modern. ![Shop Ippodo Downtown Kyoto](http
Read MoreKyoto Tea Ceremony
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Kyoto was where the tea ceremony was born and remains its spiritual heart. If you want to try this most calming of cup of tea, Kyoto is THE place to try. In a hurry? Scroll down to see our listings o
Read MoreMaruzen Bookstore Returns To Kyoto
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
After a 10-year interval Kyoto's best bookstore, Maruzen Books has returned! Our resident bookworm, Michael Lambe, went to take a look at the new premises and see if the new store matches up to its le
Read MoreKyoto Unesco World Heritage Sites
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
There are 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kyoto. Here, I present the full list, and discuss which are the most rewarding and interesting to visit. Kyoto has one of the world's largest collections o
Read MoreMinamiza Kabuki Theatre
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Few theatrical spectacles are as visually stimulating and just plain bizarre as kabuki, and Kyoto's Minamiza Kabuki Theatre is the best place in Japan to see kabuki. ![Kabuki theatre Minamiza. Editor
Read MoreNene No Michi Lane
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Nene-no-Michi Lane is a wonderful flagstone walkway that links some of the most important sights in the Southern Higashiyama area. ![Nene-no-Michi walkway. Editorial credit: Pabkov / Shutterstock.com
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