making it the second-tallest wooden pagoda in Japan after the one at Toji temple in Kyoto. It was originally built in 730 by order of Empress Komyo, and has burned down five times due to lightning ...

and a tranquil inner garden, Rikyu-An combines the charm of old Kyoto with modern comforts. Food tours are popular excursions in Kyoto. For food lovers, Arigato Japan’s Pontocho Evening Food ...

On a family trip to Japan, we decided to spend 3 days in Kyoto, one of Japan’s most popular and beloved cities. When visiting a city like Kyoto, it’s sometimes tough to narrow down what both ...