Kyoto
10 Ways Life in Kyoto is Different than Tokyo
Hotter in summer, colder in winter and so much more chill all year round.
By Kirsty Kawano 6 min read
This Hi-Tech Pod Hotel in Kyoto Is Changing the Way We Work
And it’s not just because of the free beer.
Kodo: The Way of Incense
Kōdō is a highly ritualized incense ceremony that cultivates refinement and deepens both sensory and spiritual awareness.
Sanzen-in Temple, Kyoto
Seeking Serenity Inside One of Kyoto’s Famed Temples
Classical Japanese Theater (Noh), Kyoto
Knowing about the world of Noh, where realism and spirituality meet on stage.
The Oldest Zen Temple in Kyoto And Some Sugar Clouds
Though the Gion District is divided into north and south, the most well known area of Gion is the main street of Hanamikoji Dori.
Tattooed, Foreign and in a Bathhouse
Gokouyu, allowing both tattoos and foreigners, and enjoying mixing with Kyoto locals in a bathhouse.
Traditional Kyoto of the Future
Experience the traditional arts and cultural practices of Japan and Kyoto, but as if living in the modern world.
Kokoka Kyoto Information and Recreation Hotspot
Center for information, pesky searches, interpreter and advisement services, visa assistance, Japanese lessons, some relaxation and charging stations for those infernally dying devices.
Discount Kyoto Train Tickets
Did you know you can save up to 30% on train tickets on the Hankyuu line?
Veganized in Kyoto
The best starter guide to finding all things natural, healthy and delicious in Central Kyoto and buying organic products in Japan.
Smithy Your Way to Custom Silver
Create your own custom jewelry pieces, new experiences and fun memories all in one go on your trip to Art Smith.
