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A wide view of the grand kiyomizu dera temple complex in Kyoto showing the iconic wooden architecture and pagoda nestled against the lush green mountainside.

Kyoto Guides

31 December 2025

7-Day Kyoto Itinerary: Soul of the Ancient Capital

Kyoto rewards patience. This week-long rhythm balances silence and movement, revealing moments that only surface when time is treated as part of the journey....

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    Ginkaku-ji: The Silver Pavilion & Art of Stillness

    No silver shines here — only stillness. In moss, s...

    ginkakuji silver pavilion in kyoto surrounded by moss garden trees and reflective pond showing zen temple wabi sabi beauty.
    No silver shines here — only stillness. In moss, s...

    Written by: Giulia Wilzewski

    10 November 2025
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    Kyoto City Zoo: Nature, Learning & City Life

    Past the shrines and galleries of Okazaki, a gentl...

    red panda at kyoto city zoo in okazaki park sitting on wooden platform surrounded by greenery in natural habitat.
    Past the shrines and galleries of Okazaki, a gentl...

    Written by: Giulia Wilzewski

    9 November 2025
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    Inside Kyoto’s KYOCERA Museum of Art

    Glass meets brick, past meets present. Inside this...

    kyoto city kyocera museum of art exterior showing historic brick architecture and modern entrance plaza.
    Glass meets brick, past meets present. Inside this...

    Written by: Giulia Wilzewski

    9 November 2025

  • cherry blossoms arching over philosophers path kyoto canal walkway in higashiyama with peaceful stone path and spring sakura scenery.

    The Philosopher’s Path: Kyoto’s Canal Walk

    Two kilometres beside a narrow canal, stone and shifting leaves frame a route once walked in silence...

    By: Simon Martin

    8 November 2025
  • katsura imperial villa garden with pond rocks and traditional buildings surrounded by greenery reflecting classic japanese aesthetics.

    Guide to Katsura Imperial Villa

    A quiet walk through Kyoto’s Katsura Imperial Villa, why architects revere it, how tours work, what ...

    By: Paul Converce

    7 November 2025
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  • tenryu ji temple in kyoto with sogen pond garden reflecting trees and arashiyama hills showcasing zen landscape design.

    Tenryu-ji: Kyoto’s Living Zen Masterpiece in Arashiyama

    By Paul Converce

    7 November 2025

  • A warm and atmospheric traditional Japanese eatery in Kyoto featuring a dark wooden counter where a solo diner enjoys a meal. Two chefs in black uniforms and headbands work in the open kitchen under glowing pendant lights. The rustic interior showcases authentic Kyoto charm with handwritten menu strips, small red daruma dolls, and vintage decor, capturing the essence of local home style dining and comfort food.

    Best Restaurants in Kyoto: A Culinary Guide

    By Samantha Arnaldo

    9 October 2025

  • A wide view of the Nonomiya Shrine grounds showing the lush green moss garden and wooden structures in the Arashiyama district.

    Visit Nonomiya Shrine

    By Vishankh Dutta

    30 September 2025

  • A hiker in an orange jacket standing before the sacred Kuya Falls in Kyoto surrounded by lush green forest and stone lanterns.

    Kuya Falls: Hiking Guide & Nature Escape

    By Vishankh Dutta

    19 September 2025

  • A wooden block is hammered onto a wooden post, serving as a banner for a traditional accommodation in Kyoto

    Where to Stay in Kyoto: Hotels, Hostels & Ryokans for Every Traveller

    By Samantha Arnaldo

    18 September 2025

  • A long corridor featuring towering bookshelves packed with over 300000 manga items at the Kyoto International Manga Museum library.

    The Kyoto International Manga Museum at a Glance

    By Keziah Maru

    10 September 2025

  • A unique private themed bath called kashikiri buro offering an intimate indoor garden setting with stone features.

    Funaoka Onsen: A Timeless Kyoto Bathhouse Experience

    By Vishankh Dutta

    6 September 2025

  • A wild Japanese macaque or snow monkey perched on a wooden roof overlooking the lush green mountainside of Arashiyama in Kyoto.

    Arashiyama Monkey Park: Kyoto’s Scenic Escape

    By Lee O'Neill

    5 September 2025

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