Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)
Kinkakuji (àt, Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto. Whose top two floors are entirely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement…
Fushimi-Inari Hike
The hike to the summit of 233m Mt. Inari-san, and the pilgrimage circle around the shrines near the top is one of Kyoto’s most interesting short walks. It’s also the…
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Also known as “O-inari-san,” Inari shrines are the most familiar shrines to Japanese people. There are said to be some thirty thousand throughout the country, frequented by people of all…
The Most Beautiful Restaurant in Japan – Kyoto Kitcho
Kyoto Kitcho, is a 3 Michelin Star restaurant nestled in Arashiyama. It’s one of the most respected restaurants in Japan. And definitely up there for the most beautiful, not only…
Kyoto Kitcho
Kitcho began in 1925 as a tiny restaurant of Japanese cuisine in Osaka. And has devoted itself ever since believing Japanese cuisine as a specialty in the world. Kyoto Kitcho…
What is Kaiseki Ryori (会席料理)?
Kaiseki ryori refers to dishes that are enjoyed with Japanese sake during banquets. While there are no strict rules in the formation of its menu, many kaiseki ryori dishes are…