Kyoto
Explore Kyoto travel guides, temples, shrines, traditional districts, food spots, and seasonal highlights. Discover Japan’s historic capital.
Kyoto in Winter: Weather, Snow and Things to Do
Kyoto in winter: weather December to February, chances of snow, quiet temples, Setsubun, winter food, what to pack and where to stay.
Kyoto Family Itinerary: 3 Days of Temples, Food & Hidden Gems
Planning a Kyoto trip with family can be overwhelming. The city has thousands of temples, shrines and historic streets, and working out what is actually worth it with parents, teenagers or young kids in tow is half the battle. On my third visit, in October 2025, I travelled with my family, including my brother seeing…
Best Places to Visit in Kyoto: Temples, Streets & Hidden Gems
Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is a city known for its deep cultural heritage, beautiful temples, and quiet garden landscapes. It is a place where history feels alive, and where every street and building reflects centuries of tradition. Whether you are wandering through bamboo groves, sitting beside a tranquil pond, or watching sunlight pass…
Kasumi Kyoto: A Bold Steak & Beer Escape from the Botanical Café Scene
There is a specific kind of sensory overload that comes with a full day in Kyoto. Between the precision of the Shinkansen and the grueling step counts through Fushimi Inari, time has a way of evaporating. By the time the sun dipped behind the Higashiyama mountains and the air cooled over the Kamo River, my…