Kyoto’s Iconic Riverside Dining Returns for 2025—Here’s What First-Time Visitors Need to Know
Kyoto’s summer dining tradition is back. Discover where to enjoy open-air meals on riverside terraces from May through September 2025.
Autumn in Kyoto: Unmissable Spots to See Fall Foliage in 2023
Your ultimate guide to autumn in Kyoto: Rare temples, scenic train rides, and spellbinding gardens. Unlock the city’s fall secrets and live the season like an insider.
Charming Chahan: Fried Rice with a Side of Fried Rice
Love fried rice? At Charming Chahan, you can order all items on the menu with a side of fried rice—including fried rice!
Chaos Room (Kaosu no Ma): A Quirky Art Gallery in Kyoto Showcasing the Peculiar
Enter Chaos Room: a gallery in Kyoto where the quirky, bizarre, and the antique combine to form a space where eccentricities are celebrated.
Mikami Shrine: Japan’s One and Only Hair Shrine has Amusing Prayer Plaques
Bad hair day? Visit Mikami Shrine and your hair problems might just go away. The prayer plaques are fun to read, too.
Bishamondo: A Kyoto Fall Foliage Favorite
Among the must-see fall foliage spots in Kyoto, Bishamondo is Buddhist temple known for beautiful autumn colors and painted sliding screens.
Pray Yourself Pretty at Kawai Shrine in Kyoto
Visit Kawai Shrine in Kyoto and draw your ideal face. The gods just may hear your prayers and grant your wish!
Otagi Nenbutsuji: Enjoy Autumn Leaves in Kyoto with Whimsical Stone Statues
Otagi Nenbutsuji features 1,200 stone statues, each with its own distinct face, standing against the fiery autumn colors of Arashiyama, Kyoto.
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