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2019.06.28
Beware of Deers, Boars and Monkeys!
Important NoticeKyoto is full of cultural, artistic, and nature related events throughout the year. Please enjoy the various events and seasons of Kyoto.
Discover what to do, see, and eat;
and more about getting the most out of your experience in the City of Kyoto!
The Bamboo Forest of Nishikyo-ku
Early summertime in Kyoto is when the locals like to stretch their legs, go on hikes, and enjoy a picnic on the outskirts of the city. Another way of getting close to nature as the weather becomes gradually warmer is "forest bathing" in the verdant bamboo groves of Nishikyo-ku.
Fushimi: A Town Just Waiting for You to Stroll Through It with Someone
Take a detour from the tourist-jammed streets of the city, and come experience the leisurely-paced lifestyle of Fushimi locals. For starters, here's a half-day stroll that will take you to another side of Kyoto. The only question remains: who will you walk it with?
Young Stewards of Kyoto’s Ryokan: Momoka Matsui
Staying at a traditional ryokan inn is an amazing experience, and there’s no better place to spend the night in one than in the historic city of Kyoto! Take a look at Kyoto through the eyes of Momoka Matsui, the young keeper of a ryokan.
Young Stewards of Kyoto’s Ryokan: Noriko Mabuchi
Take a look at Kyoto through the eyes of Noriko Mabuchi, the young keeper of Nenrinbo Ryokan, a traditional Kyoto inn and artist’s getaway in nature.
Whether it's your first time here or your hundredth, you'll find that Kyoto is full of little-known locales. I'm an American expat living in Kyoto. Come explore the city with me!
Experiencing a Stay in a Kyoto Ryokan at Motonago
Have you ever stayed in one of Kyoto's traditional inns? The whole ryokan experience can be a little bit daunting if it’s your first time. The staff at centrally-located Motonago, however, are experienced with making first-timers feel at home.
Kyoto Dyeing Techniques Reinterpreted for Today at Pagong
The Kamedas once produced exquisite bolts of fabric for Kyoto’s kimono makers. Today, with their unique company Pagong, they have reworked their traditional kata-yuzen dyeing techniques to fashion aloha shirts and other modern styles.
Rakusai: A Pilgrimage to the Green of Western Kyoto
The Rakusai area lies to the west of Kyoto’s downtown area, where I visited the mountainside overlooking the city center. Yoshimine-dera Temple is hidden here in the mist, a beautiful treat to visit in any season.
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