Kyoto is a city with many different faces. By day it is a sea of calm raked gravel, by night it becomes a maze of bustling lantern-lit alleys. I have written extensively about things to do in Kyoto during the day. Below are my top suggestions of things to do in Kyoto at night, researched over multiple…
Congratulations! If you are reading this, you intend to spend (at least) two days in Kyoto, a historic city with a rich cultural heritage. I have travelled to Kyoto multiple times in the last 10 years. It is one of my favorite cities and I want to make sure that you get the most out of your…
Kyoto is a fantastic home base for a rich variety of culturally immersive day trips. Be it exploring old castles in Hikone or Himeji; to walking under the neon lights of Osaka; to stepping inside the ancient temples of Nara; options abound. To help you choose the most worthwhile destinations, I have put together the below…
Kyoto’s gardens are as varied as they are numerous. The fine raked gravel of Zen gardens, like an abstract painting, provoke contemplation. The stroll gardens, with their ponds and evergreens, foster mindfulness and offer a new view around every turn. And finally, there is the refined rustic simplicity of the tea garden, which provides an oasis of calm…
Deciding how to make the most of your time in Kyoto can be a challenge, especially when it comes to choosing which of the many temples to visit. Be it forest shrines, monumental Buddha halls, or quiet Zen gardens, there are a plethora of options. To help you cut through the noise, I have put together…