Renting a bicycle
We live a good part of the year in Kyoto and spend a lot of time visiting places around the city. For us, the best way to move around Kyoto is by far by bicycle. It is often faster than by car or bus, and certainly more enjoyable. it’s surprisingly easy to...
Cooking Lessons in Kyoto
We’re often asked about Japanese cooking lessons in Kyoto. I’m glad to introduce Keiko san, a cooking instructor who can provide Japanese home cooking lessons in English in her home kitchen or a rental kitchen.She offers various menu items from which you...
Japanese Tea Ceremony
The Tea Ceremony (the way of tea, or Chado or sado, as the ceremony is known) is one of Japan’s traditional cultural art. During the ritualized preparation and drinking of a cup of green tea (matcha), you will share spirituality, culture, history, and get a better appreciation of the Japanese mind and Zen culture.
For photographers
The Photographer’s Guide to KYOTO — A 94-page e-book giving you the best and broadest coverage of Kyoto’s most photogenic locations. The book includes a Bucket List locations and includes over 100 photographs, maps, suggested itineraries and planning essentials . . .
Relaxation Massage
After a long day visiting temples and gardens, or walking shopping, there is nothing more soothing and relaxing than a good massage. When traveling, the problem is often to know where to go! Well, we may just have a good address for you: Yuga, Refresh Salon
English-Speaking Guide
Tours in Kyoto Don’t have much time in Kyoto but want to get the most out of your stay? We’ve heard good thing about Greg, a licensed English-speaking guide working in Kyoto. Have a look at these tours. A smart way to make the most of your time and gain...
Junsei: Tofu Restaurant
This time, I’d like to mention a different kind of restaurant, a different kind of food. It is about a well known “Yudofu” restaurant located near Nanzenji temple. Junsei serves “yudofu”, or boiled tofu in English, a popular dish around Nanzen-Ji
Moving Around Kyoto
Kyoto is not such a large city (mainly compared to Tokyo or Osaka), and quite a lot can be visited on foot. But you will need to use other means of transportation from time to time. The city was build 1,300 years ago,
