Kyoto
Sanjo Kai Shotengai
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
Sanjo-kai Shotengai shopping arcade is less than a kilometer long but is full of old, family-run establishments, specialist shops and local life. Florentyna Leow highlights some of its attractions in
Read MoreShop Isetan Department Store Kyoto Station Area
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
A high-end Japanese department store located inside the Kyoto Station Building. While it might not compete with Takashiyama Department Store or [Daimaru Department
Read MoreShop Kyoto Handicraft Center Northern Higashiyama
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
For one-stop souvenir shopping, the Kyoto Handicraft Center should be at the top of your list. While most large souvenir emporiums in tourist cities are filled with tat, tackiness and trash, the Kyot
Read MoreShop Tozando Northern Higashiyama
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
For wanna-be samurai and other fans of Japanese swords and knifes, Tozando should be high on your itinerary. Almost directly across the street from the [Kyoto Handicraft Center](shop-kyoto-handicraft
Read MoreShoren Shogunzuka Seiryuden Viewpoint Southern Higashiyama
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
For an incredible view of Kyoto, head up to the Shoren-in Shogunzuka Seiryuden viewpoint. This new viewpoint offers a commanding view over the whole city. , this place is an artist's dream come true. If you aren't familiar with washi, this place will b
Read MoreYodobashi Camera Kyoto Station
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
A vast electronics/camera/computer shop on the doorstop of Kyoto Station with rock-bottom prices and a huge selection of goods. Just a few minutes' walk directly north of Kyoto Station on Karasuma-do
Read MoreZen Meditation And Tea Ceremony At Daitoku Ji Temple In Kyoto
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
Kyoto is a great place to try zazen (Zen meditation). It's also a great place to experience the tea ceremony. Wabunka offers a combined zazen and tea ceremony at a superb subtemple in the Daitoku-ji c
Read MoreZohiko Lacquerware Kyoto
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
As much a museum as a shop, Zohiko is Kyoto's finest lacquerware store. If you're after a really high quality piece of lacquerware, look no further. Those familiar with Japanese lacquerware know that
Read MoreArashiyama Bamboo Grove Guide Walking Tour
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is one of Japan's most incredible sights. Our walking tour route allows you to enjoy the Bamboo Grove and the surrounding sights while avoiding the worst of the crowds. ![
Read MoreKumano Kodo Walking Trail Guide With Maps
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
The Kumano Kodo is an ancient pilgrimage trail in the mountains of Wakayama (south of Kyoto) where you can walk with a light pack from guesthouse to guesthouse for a few days. It's a brilliant way to
Read MoreKyoto Walking Itineraries
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
Kyoto is a wonderful city for walking -- it's compact, largely flat, the weather is comfortable most of the year, and drivers are sane. Here are three different one day itineraries for walkers, coveri
Read MoreKyoto Walking Tour 1 Nanzen Ji Temple Yoshida Jinja Shrine
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
Book your own private Kyoto walking tour with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide to explore some of Kyoto's most famous temples ![Buddha in the leaves](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-7v9ZgGF
Read MoreKyoto Walking Tour 2 Tofuku Ji Temple Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
This Kyoto walking tour lets you wander from one of Kyoto's most beguiling temples to its most famous and awe-inspiring Shinto shrine ![The tori at Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine, Kyoto](https://photos.
Read MoreKyoto Walking Tour 3 Classic Southern Higashiyama
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
Take in some of Kyoto's most famous sights and some of its secret spots too, all in one four-hour private Kyoto walking tour ![Yasaka Shrine Kyoto](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-XSS6Ffb/0/L/i-X
Read MoreKyoto Walking Tour 4 Gion Evening Walk
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
Discover the world of the geisha in this atmospheric evening walk in Gion, the "Floating World" of Kyoto. ![Gion at Night, Kyoto](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-zVqwVRz/0/L/i-zVqwVRz-L.jpg "Gion
Read MoreKyoto Walking Tour 5 Arashiyama
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
Explore the stunning Kyoto district of Arashiyama, including the breathtaking Bamboo Grove, on this guided private walk. 
- Itinerary , Plan your trip
- 29 Mar, 2025
*Discover the essence of Japan through this thoughtfully crafted classic itinerary, ideal for first-time travelers who are working with a limited schedule but still want to experience the country's ri
Read More10 Day Japan Itinerary Tokyo Kyoto Kanazawa
- Itinerary , Plan your trip
- 15 Mar, 2025
If you've got around 10 days to spend, then consider adding Kanazawa to the classic Tokyo-Kyoto itinerary. A new shinkansen line makes this itinerary a very comfortable loop of the central Japan. ![s
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