Culture Kinkakuji Steve Leavett-Brown Kinkakuji, more commonly known as the Golden Temple, is as beautiful as it is enigmatic. Originally constructed as a villa, s...
Culture Shinnyo-do Temple, Kyoto - 1 Larry Knipfing Shinnyo-do was founded in 984. It is a lovely, secluded temple that is quiet and serene, but in autumn when the foliage is in...
Culture Shisendo: Villa, Garden, and Temple Larry Knipfing Shisendo has an interesting history, and thus, is difficult to pinpoint: Is it a villa? Is it a garden? Is it a temple? The a...
C5856 Steam Locomotive Train Bonson Lam Long before the advent of Shinkansen or bullet trains, steam locomotives such as the C 58 series ferried passengers and freig...
Kodoji in Kyoto Cathy Cawood Small but beautiful Kyoto temple was once part of a larger Tendai Buddhist complex, and is part of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrim...
Lost in Southern Higashiyama Cathy Cawood Exploring by bicycle in the back streets on the lower slopes of the Higashiyama Hills in Kyoto reveals many pretty autumn sce...
Cherry Blossoms at Kiyomizu Temple Cathy Cawood Visit Kyoto World Heritage Site Kiyomizu Temple in springtime and enjoy the combination of beautiful old Japanese temple and ...
Autumn Foliage of Seattle Wood Takako Sakamoto 'Seattle Wood' was created in commemoration of the sister-city affiliation between Kobe city and Seattle city. Autumn leaves ...
Autumn Foliage Path to Nison-in - 1 Takako Sakamoto I admired and appreciated the brilliant autumn leaves at the famous temple approach of Nison-in, 'Momiji-no Baba (Riding Grou...
Culture Expo’70 Commemorative Park Rose Garden of Peace Lily The 1970 Expo Commemorative Park in Suita City has 5,600 red & pink roses in bloom each May, which were donated from nine cou...
Culture Kurama: a half-day trip from Kyoto Peter Sidell Near Japan's former capital of Kyoto, Kurama makes a good half-day escape, with beautiful views of the surrounding scenery fr...
Blossom Colored Kokawadera Temple Takako Sakamoto Wakayama's pride, spacious 115,850㎡ Kokawadera Temple was radiant with cherry blossom color.
Spring at Okochi Sanso Villa Takako Sakamoto Enjoy tranquil spring at Okochi Sanso Villa in Sagano, Kyoto, in an idyllic setting.
Sabi: Sad Beauty of Nanzenji Takako Sakamoto Brilliant elegance and a tranquil atmosphere make Kyoto one of world's most charming cities. Enjoy the seasonal charms of Kyoto!
