One of the most popular and densely packed streets is Kiyamachi-dori where you’ll find heaps of great value bars (izakayas), pubs and clubs. It’s a pretty young scene – mostly students and tourists – but unintimidating and laid back.
Kyoto in Summer
Summer is rainy season in Kyoto, but don’t let that deter you from visiting. This period between peak cherry blossom and fall leaf-peeping seasons means fewer tourist crowds at Kyoto’s major attractions.
May 13, 2013 by Lydia Schrandt
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The Zen Temple of Kokedera (Saiho-ji)
Saiho-ji, more commonly known as Koke-dera (Moss temple), is one of Kyoto’s unique treasures and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Famous for its expansive moss garden, which is believed to contain as many as 120 different varieties of moss, a visit to Koke-dera offers an experience that cannot be obtained at any of Kyoto’s other temples.
May 10, 2013 by Emma McMahon
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Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion
Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion) is Japan’s most recognisable temple and Kyoto’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.
May 3, 2013 by Emma McMahon
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UNESCO Sites in Kyoto
UNESCO recognises and protects the world’s most significant and valuable cultural and natural sites by designating them ‘world heritage’. There are currently 17 world heritage sites in Kyoto alone: 13 Buddhist temples, 3 Shinto shrines and Nijo Castle.
April 29, 2013 by Emma McMahon
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Free Things to Do in Kyoto
You can see many of Kyoto’s sights for free and, if you know where to look, grab a few free snacks into the bargain. If you are traveling outside Kyoto, pre-purchase a Japan Rail Pass to save you a heap on public transport too!
April 19, 2013 by Emma McMahon
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Culinary Tours in Kyoto
All Japanese food is not the same! Each region of Japan is famous for producing its own specialties, depending on its access to fresh water, good soil and the ocean. Thanks to its fertile plains, Kyoto is well known for producing good quality vegetables and some of the world’s best tofu – good news for vegetarians!
April 12, 2013 by Emma McMahon
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Gion: The Geisha District
Kyoto’s Gion district is best known for its geisha and wooden machiya merchant houses that are now home to upmarket restaurants and ochaya (teahouses).
April 5, 2013 by Emma McMahon
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Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto
From late March to early April, Kyoto’s cherry trees bud and explode into a profusion of flowers in hues ranging from the palest pink to the deepest blushing purple.
March 29, 2013 by Emma McMahon
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Visiting a Bamboo Forest from Kyoto
Arashiyama is a scenic town on Kyoto’s western outskirts best known for its stunning spring and fall colors, dense bamboo groves and the ancient Togetsukyo (Moon Crossing) Bridge.
March 22, 2013 by Emma McMahon
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May 17, 2013 by Emma McMahon
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