Last weekend, I visited Ine town, north-west of Kyoto, which faces The Sea of Japan. It took about a couple of hours to get there, but it was worth....
New in Kyoto
Quiet Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
I walked through Arashiyama Bamboo Grove last weekend. It would be really crowded with tons of people before Covid-19 pandemic, but now (even on...
Kyoto will be under a State of Emergency again
Kyoto will be added to the list of 6 other prefectures already under a state of emergency with full restrictions, along with Ibaraki, Tochigi,...
Heavy Rain Storm hit Kyoto !
Photo saurceKyoto has been hit by a terrible rain storm these days. But the damages in Kyoto were not as big as those in adjacent prefectures such...
New Places to See
Nishiki Market
More than 95% of tourists visit this market Nishiki Market has been in central district of Kyoto for more than 1000 years. It would be a small area...
Koryu-Ji Temple
The Oldest Temple in Kyoto I think this temple is usually quiet throughout the year. Maybe the reason is that the temple has not proactively...
New Restaurants
Trattoria M Kyoto
Stylish Trattoria in Mercure Kyoto Hotel near JR Kyoto Station Mercure Hotel Kyoto was open only about a year ago (September, 2020). Mercure is one...
Tako Nyudo
Local Favorite Izakaya in Kiyamachi Area One of my most favorite restaurants in Kyoto is "Tako Nyudo" (= Octopus Monster) located in "Kiyamachi" St....