Category: Kyoto

I’ve always wanted to go inside of the Tokasaikan, a historical building. The restaurant served Western fare when it was constructed in …

Geometry was not one of my strong subjects …

This building, originally a watchmaker when it was constructed in 1890, now contains a clothing store. It is a typical example …

The Minamiza Theater has perhaps Kyoto’s best red paper lanterns. They are massive, vividly colored objects you can walk right up to on Shijo Avenue …

Here along Sanjo Avenue, just a few minutes’ walk from the busy nightlife in the Pontocho district, you can find an interesting mix of architectural …

Finding a seat at a restaurant in Kyoto during peak travel season can be a challenge. I suggest being adventurous and exploring the side streets …

A lone taxi waits for a passenger on Shijo Avenue, one of the busiest streets in Kyoto. The neon lights and modern buildings contrast with the ancient …

One of the many new establishments that have opened since the pandemic cooled off and Japan reopened to foreign tourists. I love the blue color …

A single paper lantern glows in a dark alley near Kiyamachi Street, in one of Kyoto’s oldest entertainment districts. How many generations …

Kodaiji Temple has one of the best projection mapping shows accompanied by music and sound effects. It tells the story of Nene, the wife of …

Miyagawacho is a much quieter part of Gion, but word has gotten around and now that Japan is open to tourists again, this neighborhood of geiko and maiko …

One of many cool things about Kiyomizu Temple’s illuminations is the spotlight that cuts across the night sky like a lightsaber. There are so many …