Activities Nagaoka Tenmangu Azalea Festival Kim Bergström The annual Nagaoka Tenmangu Azalea Festival celebrates the beauty of 150 year old Kirishima azalea bushes, which are in full ...
Accommodation Ace Hotel Named As One of The Hottest New Hotels in 2021 Kim Bergström Kyoto's Ace Hotel was listed as one of the hottest new hotels in 2021, with praise lauded for their attention to detail.
Shopping Blue Bottle Coffee Pop-Up Store in Osaka 2021 Kim Bergström From June 30th until July 27th, a Blue Bottle Coffee pop-up event will be making its way to the Daimaru Osaka / Umeda store. ...
Food Mr Q International Bar & Headspace Paul Hackshaw Mr Q is located on the ground floor of a bar that is located within a Showa era (1925-1989) arcade containing snack bars, ra...
Food Nishiki Ichiba Fresh Food Markets Bonson Lam Since the 14th century Kyoto-ites have been shopping at the Nishiki Markets for fresh produce for their dinner tables, making...
Ekoin: A Journey through Koyasan Jillian Engelhard Fosten Learn about Buddhism Art and Culture on Mount Koya by staying at Ekoin.
Culture The Flowers of Yoshimine-dera Bonson Lam Yoshimine-dera Temple lies in the mountains west of Muko less than an hour from Kyoto. It is very peaceful to walk amongst th...
Accommodation Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto Takako Sakamoto Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto in Shijo-Karasuma has spacious rooms starting from 24㎡ for a single room to 48㎡ for a twin room....
Culture William Morris Design Exhibition 2021 Kim Bergström William Morris (1834 - 1896) was a British textile designer who was associated with the British Arts and Crafts movement. He'...
Culture Gose's Sougetsusai Festival Aries Lucea Sougetsusai a festival that celebrates architecture and community spirit.
Culture Oharano Shrine Bonson Lam The move from Nagaokakyo to Kyoto had saved Oharano shrine. With many parts of Kyoto racing towards modernity, this little kn...
Accommodation Higashiyama-sou Ryokan Kiyomizu John Carter Located at the foot of the eastern mountains and Kiyomizu-dera, this Ryokan really is something else.
Food Cafe Cube at Hosomi Museum Okazaki Bonson Lam Eating in an art space somehow makes everything tastes better. From the airy ceilings, the hushed cultured conversations, it ...
Accommodation Sun Hotel Nara Paul Hackshaw Located right next to JR Nara station it is very convenient for those visiting Nara. Comfortable rooms at reasonable rates.
Culture Half-day Walking Tours in Yamato-Saidaiji/Heijo Palace area Paul Hackshaw Half-day walking tours around Hokke-ji, Uwanabe Kofun, Heijo Palace site and Akishinodera, Toshodaiji, Yakushiji temple