11.01 Dream Yosacoy Festival 2019
With over 500,000 spectators and 7,000 dancers split into 100 teams, you can expect a lot of dancing. The performances …
Culture and Tradition
11.01-11.04 Aoyama Deutschland Festival
Organized by the German embassy, expect tasty high quality German food (sausages, pretzels, pastries) and of course lots of German …
11.01-11.03 Aoyama Festival
Not far from Shibuya Station, Aoyama Festival attracts each year over 150.000 people. This year’s theme is Bloom (as in …
Kenninji Temple
Kenninji is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, founded in 1202 by Yousai, the guy who brought Zen and the concept of drinking tea to Japan.
Chishakuin Temple
Chishakuin is the headquarters of the Chisan School of Shingon Buddhism. It’s a large, peaceful temple, great after visiting the Sanjusangendo Temple.
Sanjusangendo Temple
Kyoto’s Sanjusangendo Temple houses a thousand almost life-sized Kannon bodhisattvas in a single massive hall. A unique sight to behold.
Omoide Yokocho Shinjuku
Tucked away in bustling Shinjuku is a little alley that brings back memories of old Japan: Omoide Yokocho. It’s a retro street, crammed with yakitori shops, beer, and locals.
Heian Shrine
Heian Shrine is a colorful, spacious complex that instills awe in the average traveler. It worships Kyoto’s first and last emperors.
Kyoto Sento Imperial Palace
Enjoy the beautiful royal gardens of Kyoto Sento Imperial Palace on their official guided tour.
Okazaki Shrine
Come visit the stone rabbits of Okazaki Shrine, praying for safe childbirth, finding love, and keeping away misfortune. Cute little stop for rabbit fans.
Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavillion
If this is your first time in Kyoto, Kinkakuji is one of the staples of Kyoto tourism.
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Explore Kyoto’s iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, a gorgeous path lined with bamboo and bamboo fences, leading to several remote temples.
