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Gion Matsuri – Kyoto’s largest festival with a thousand-year history

Since its first iteration in the year 869, Kyoto has celebrated its largest festival, Gion Matsuri, every summer for over a thousand years!

Despite its name, the Romon Falls have nothing to do with Rome, but rather is the name of a beautiful waterfall site in the forests of Kyoto.

Called the Zuiko-in Temple, this mesmerizing landmark is better known as the temple nestled in the forests of Mt. Daimonji.

Kyoto’s Silver Pavilion (Ginkaku-ji) is often outshone by its Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) counterpart, but here’s why that’s simply not true.

If you’ve ever wanted to run through thick forests and mountains like in the Lord of the Rings, then Mt. Daimonji is the hike for you!

Wherever you are in Japan, there is an APA Hotel around the corner! Here’s what it’s like staying at APA Hotel in Kyoto’s geisha district.

Clean, affordable, and in prime position by the Kamo River, JAM Hostel Kyoto gave me one of the most memorable stays in Japan.

Known as Japan’s geisha district, Gion is home to many of Kyoto’s traditional arts and culture, including the iconic Yasaka Shrine.

A small station in a scenic place, Kangetsukyo station offers serene walking trails and stunning views of the Uji River and Yodogawa Bridge.

The small humble town of Mukaijima is home to the iconic Yodogawa Bridge crossing over Kyoto’s beautiful Uji River.

Nango Park is home to beautiful well-kept gardens and the iconic statue of Akechi Mitsuhide which stands strong outside the Kameyama Castle.

A 16th Century fortress built by Oda Nobunaga, one of the Three Unifiers of Japan, the Tanba Kameyama Castle Ruins still remain to this day.