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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...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’...‘Sado’ (Tea Ceremony) Experience in Kyoto
Even if you are yet to set foot in Japan or know exactly what’s this most Japanese of rituals, there’s a good chance you’re aware of the tradition of tea ceremonies. Referred to as ‘sado’ or ‘chado’ ...‘Geisha’ & ‘Maiko’ Experience in Kyoto
As famous for its ‘geisha’ and ‘maiko’ (geisha in training) as it is for its temples and shrines, Kyoto is the ideal location to enjoy the company and entertainment of Japan’s legendary performers. T...Samurai & Ninja Museum with Experience
Only minutes walk from Nishiki Market, Kyoto’s ‘Samurai & Ninja Museum’ offers fantastic insight into Japan’ legendary samurai and almost-mythical ninja with visit complemented by guided experien...Ohara inc. Sanzen-in
Heading out of Kyoto but still within the boundaries of the city, Ohara is a picturesque rural area approximately 60-minutes to the north of Kyoto Station. This tranquil enclave is often missed by in...Enryaku-ji
Located around 20km to the northeast of central Kyoto, EnrYAku-ji is nestled within the forests of Mount Hieizan and is one of Japan’s most important temples. Headquarters of the Tendai sect of Buddh...
