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  • May 23, 2017

    Nijo Castle

    Built in 17th century as the Kyoto residence of the famous shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, Nijo Castle is an expansive historic precinct in the heart of Kyoto. A registered World Heritage site, Nijo incl...
  • May 22, 2017

    Kyoto Imperial Palace

    Situated within Kyoto Imperial Park, the Imperial Palace was the main residence of the Imperial Family until it was relocated to Tokyo in 1868. The precinct is defined by grand structures and exp...
  • May 19, 2017

    Ryoan-ji

    ‘Ryoan-ji’ or the ‘Temple of the Dragon at Peace’ is one of the seventeen sites making-up the Word Heritage-listed ‘Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto’. Once an aristocrat’s residence, Ryoan-ji ...
  • May 2, 2019

    Hakuba Happo One Snow Resort

    One of ten resorts making-up the ‘Hakuba Valley’, Hakuba Happo One Ski Resort is the most popular and conveniently located – with ski runs and gondola within walking distance of the Hakuba Happo Bus ...
  • May 16, 2017

    Kyoto National Museum

    Located across from Sanjusangendo, Kyoto National Museum is one of Japan’s most distinguished institutions. Established in 1897, the museum displays are wide variety of collections and artefacts ...
  • May 17, 2017

    Arashiyama Sagano Bamboo Grove

    The Arashiyama district lies to the west of the central Kyoto but despite its distance from the centre of the city, boasts some of its most popular attractions including the Sagano Bamboo Grove. ...
  • May 18, 2017

    Togetsukyo Bridge

    Lying to the west – approximately 20 to 30-minutes from Kyoto Station by train or bus – Arashiyama attracts plenty of visitors, especially in spring and autumn when it is blessed with some of Kyo...
  • May 15, 2017

    Nishiki Market

    Kyoto is a great food and shopping city and there’s no better place to start than its famous Nishiki Market. Running five blocks of the city, the market is one narrow arcade with all manner of ve...
  • May 14, 2017

    Antique & Vintage Shopping in Teramachi

    Intersecting with Nishiki Market, Teramachi-dori is home to many high-end antique stores and an increasing number of younger dealers selling more contemporary collectibles and hipster wares. You’...