Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Kyoto’s summer can be hot and humid. But it is also one of the most exciting seasons filled with summer festivals and special events. It sometimes feels like they could blow the heat away! Here are 5 ways to beat the heat and enjoy all that Kyoto offers in summer. Let’s・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Gion is Kyoto’s traditional entertainment area, and also known to be the most famous geisha district in Japan. The district spreads between Yasaka Shrine and Kamo River and hosts many restaurants, modern bars as well as traditional tea houses. Gion comes alive at night when the street lanterns illuminate the traditional・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Visiting Kyoto in Spring is one of the best ways to explore the beauties of Japan. Though there are many ways to enjoy this magical season. Here are 5 things you can do to fully embrace the start of Spring like the Japanese do. Local Guide:5 Things to Do in Kyoto・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! You may have an impression that many of the famous temples and shrines are far off from the Kyoto station, requiring you to take multiple trains or to be on a bus for a long time. There are, in fact, many attractions near Kyoto Station, most of them within a walking・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! It is probably well-known that Kyoto is a wonderful city to take a walk in, because of it’s compactness, flatness, and the great weather. The weather is mostly stable throughout the year, and needless to say, the view of everywhere in the city is breathtaking. I love walking in Kyoto! Every・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! The Hozukawa River starts in the central part of Tanba Kouchi, where it flows through the mountains from Sonobe to Kameoka city. It then flows through the mountains again for 16 kilometers where it reaches the beautiful scenery of Arashiyama, and finally meets the Kamogawa river to flow into each other.・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Arashiyama Romantic train is one of the best way to enjoy seasonal beauty of Arashiyama. It runs 7.3 km between Sagano Station and Kameoka city along the Hozugawa river for about 25 minutes. I especially recommend you to take Arashiyama romantic train in Spring and autumn to see magnificent landscape of・・・
