You can enjoy the freshest tempura in Kyoto Gion which is only available at the Yasaka Endo, a traditional store which has been open for 80 years. With Kyoto’s rare tea ceremony arbor styles, you can enjoy the atmosphere of Kyoto while enjoying Kyoto vegetables.

Within the restaurant there are counters and tatami style seating. On [...]

Kyoto is one of the most famous tourist spots in Japan. There is an area called Rakusei, which is an area where a lot of world heritage is preserved and collected. Kinkaku temple, Arashiyama, Katsurarikyu, and Takao are some of the most famouse attractions, which draw both Japanese and foreign tourists year round..
Togetsukyo, a [...]

Gion Nishikawa, which we introduced last year, has risen to two stars In the Michelin Guide Kyoto/Osaka/Kobe 2012.
This year we made a reservation before the Michelin announcement was made, however after the announcement, Gion Nishikawa seemed to have received a string of never ending phone calls requesting reservations.
The inside of the Gion Nishikawa has [...]

The Saihouji, which can be defined as a Buddhist pure land temple, is called Kokedera. Within the precincts of the temple there have been reports of over 100 different kinds of moss hanging moss. The green moss that is used in the garden further enhances the beauty of nature.

To pray at the Saihouji a reservation [...]

The Rakunan of Kyoto is located on the southern side of Kyoto station. Within the Uji area, where Uji Byodoin is in the center, and the area in which the Tofuku temple is the center, are the two main areas worth visiting.
This time we will introduce the areas where Tofuku temple is located at [...]

Kyoto, it is an area where traditional tourist spots such as Ginkaku Temple in Higashiyama, and Kiyomizu Temple and so on all are concentrated. This area is an area that can be called the golden area. This year we will introduce the 2 places the Nanzen Temple and Eikando.

The Nanzen Temple is a humongous [...]

In Kyoto, there are many famous tourist sights such as Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Ginkaku-ji. However, this time we will introduce another appealing spots that are close to the main sightseeing area. It will be nice to head to the other direction when the major places are crowded.
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The major sightseeing spot in Higashiyama are Ginkaku-ji [...]

“Hitomi” is one of the best yakitori place in Kyoto. You will be abl eto eat Tajima chicken baked by charcoal (specifically, Kishu-binnchotann). It is worth eating.

You want to know why Hitomi is very popular? Of course because they serve very good food and the atmosphere of the bar is very nice. But furthermore, it [...]