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The first cherry blossoms have arrived in Kyoto!
Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Sakura

The first cherry blossoms have arrived in Kyoto!

Posted on: April 5, 2025April 5, 2025

The 2025 sakura season in Japan has arrived, and Kyoto’s wonderful cherry blossoms are blooming all over the prefecture!

Exploring the Chushojima riverside – Fushimi’s hidden gem
Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Sakura / Tours

Exploring the Chushojima riverside – Fushimi’s hidden gem

Posted on: April 4, 2024April 4, 2024

The Chushojima riverside is easily one of Kyoto’s most underrated places of scenic beauty, offering stunning rivers, sakura, and shrines.

Momoyama Tenmangu Shrine promotes spirituality and learning
Architecture / Culture / Kyoto / Shrine / Society

Momoyama Tenmangu Shrine promotes spirituality and learning

Posted on: November 24, 2023November 24, 2023

Located in proximity to a number of schools in the area, Momoyama Tenmangu Shrine is a place where residents pray for educational success.

Fushimi Momoyama Castle is the most underrated castle in Kyoto
Autumn / Castle / Culture / Kyoto / Vending machine

Fushimi Momoyama Castle is the most underrated castle in Kyoto

Posted on: November 22, 2023November 22, 2023

A site I never thought I’d see in Kyoto, the Fushimi Momoyama Castle stands tall and proud to rival the magnificence of Japan’s best castles.

Autumn in Kyoto 2023 – the best places to see autumn leaves
Autumn / Kyoto

Autumn in Kyoto 2023 – the best places to see autumn leaves

Posted on: November 5, 2023November 5, 2023

Arguably Japan’s most scenic prefecture of natural beauty, Kyoto offers some of the best viewing spots for crisp red and gold autumn leaves.

Gyomu Super is Kyoto’s best Muslim-friendly supermarket chain
Food / Shopping

Gyomu Super is Kyoto’s best Muslim-friendly supermarket chain

Posted on: October 10, 2023October 10, 2023

Located in the heart of Kyoto in the Fushimi ward is Gyomu Supermarket. Here, you can find local and international goods including halal.

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