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The recreated Edo period street at the Toei studio park in Uzumasa, Kyoto, now Uzumasa Kyoto Village.

Kyoto Guides

13 September 2026

Samurai Experiences in Kyoto: Where to Go

The film studio park has relaunched, the museum near Nishiki has armour you can wear, and there is a reason all of this is in Kyoto rather than Tokyo....

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    7-Day Kyoto Itinerary: Soul of the Ancient Capital

    Kyoto rewards patience. This week-long rhythm bala...

    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 rewards patience. This week-long rhythm bala...

    Written by: Simon Martin

    31 December 2025
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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

  • kyoto city kyocera museum of art exterior showing historic brick architecture and modern entrance plaza.

    Inside Kyoto’s KYOCERA Museum of Art

    Glass meets brick, past meets present. Inside this Kyoto landmark, art isn’t just displayed — it qui...

    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
My Neighbour Totoro Studio Ghibli’s beloved film, brought to life
on stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company
The family’s move to the countryside,
recreated live on stage
Soot sprites swarming live on stage,
just as you remember them from the film
Joe Hisaishi's iconic score,
performed by a live band and singer
Musicians play from treehouses
above the stage at every performance
Winner of six Olivier Awards
and five WhatsOnStage Awards
The beloved Totoro made real, with puppets
built by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Totoro and the Catbus, live Satsuki and Mei, live in London The soot sprites are real Hisaishi's score, live nightly Musicians in the treehouses Award-winning, final months Six Olivier Awards Book your seats From screen to stage Choose your date Book tickets Book tickets Book tickets See Totoro live

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    Guide to Katsura Imperial Villa

    By Paul Converce

    7 November 2025

  • 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

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My Neighbour Totoro Studio Ghibli’s beloved film, brought to life
on stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company
The family’s move to the countryside,
recreated live on stage
Soot sprites swarming live on stage,
just as you remember them from the film
Joe Hisaishi's iconic score,
performed by a live band and singer
Musicians play from treehouses
above the stage at every performance
Winner of six Olivier Awards
and five WhatsOnStage Awards
The beloved Totoro made real, with puppets
built by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Totoro and the Catbus, live Satsuki and Mei, live in London The soot sprites are real Hisaishi's score, live nightly Musicians in the treehouses Award-winning, final months Six Olivier Awards Book your seats From screen to stage Choose your date Book tickets Book tickets Book tickets See Totoro live
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