An oasis of green amid the Southern Higashiyama Sightseeing District, Maruyama-koen Park is the perfect spot for a rest or picnic while exploring the area. Continue reading

Planning a trip to Japan can be overwhelming: There’s too much information and not enough time to sort it out. However, if you break it down into 10 steps, you’ll find that it’s pretty easy. Here’s our step-by-step guide to planning a trip to Japan. Continue reading

What is the best time of year to visit Hiroshima/Miyajima? What’s the weather like in Hiroshima/Miyajima month by month? Here, I’ll give you all the answers. Continue reading

What is the best time of year to visit Kanazawa? What’s the weather like in Kanazawa month by month? Here, I’ll give you all the answers. Continue reading

Kyoto is incredibly easy to explore by public transport (trains, subways, buses and taxis) or under your own steam (by bicycle or walking). This is a detailed guide to getting around Kyoto, with information on the best way to get to each part of the city. Continue reading

Chris Rowthorn Tours offers private guided Kyoto walking tours for groups of 1 to 6 people. They’re the perfect introduction to Kyoto’s sights and the city’s fascinating culture. Continue reading

Kyoto is world famous for its wonderful temples and shrines. But that’s only the beginning of the story. There’s also incredible shopping, bicycling, hiking, museums, galleries and green spaces. Here’s a full list of things to do in Kyoto. Continue reading

Want to wander through Kyoto rarely seen by tourists and really get off the beaten track? Here are two Hidden Kyoto itineraries to show you some of the other faces of the city Continue reading

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is one of Kyoto’s must-see attractions. It’s a bustling riot of commerce and schlock, but it’s a lot of fun, especially for the kids. Continue reading

Five days in Kyoto is the perfect amount of time to spend in Kyoto. You can explore the main sightseeing districts and take a daytrip to Nara. This itinerary allows you to get the best out of five full days in the city. Continue reading