Kyoto packs centuries of Japan into one busy day here: a gold-covered Zen temple, a shogun’s castle, thousands of red […]
Kyoto’s tea culture makes the most sense when you take part, not just watch from the sidelines. At this one-hour
Arashiyama packs a lot into one corner of Kyoto, and this three-hour walking tour links its biggest sights in a
Kyoto’s most famous sights are best seen before the day heats up and the crowds arrive. This 4.5-hour walking tour
Uji’s best lesson is that tea is not just a drink. It is tied to water, trade, Zen practice, daily
Kyoto’s biggest challenge is not finding beautiful places. It is fitting them together without losing half the day to navigation.
Kyoto is much easier to tackle when someone else handles the driving. This private car tour links far-flung sights such
The best thing about this private tour is control. You can focus on Kyoto temples, add Nara’s deer and Great
Kiyomizudera is the star here, but the real pleasure is the walk that follows. In three hours, you move from
Making a small flower from sweet bean paste is a fine way to meet Japan’s confectionery tradition. In this 65-minute