How (and Why) to Visit Kyoto's Kurama-dera and Kifune-jinja
Located far off Kyoto's tourist trail, Kurama-dera temple and Kifune-jinja shrine can be respites of peace in Japan's #1 tourist trap.| Japan Starts Here
Seikoro Ryokan is located in Kyoto, a 7-minute drive from JR Kyoto Station.| www.booking.com
Attractively set in Kyoto, Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Kyoto Karasumaoike has a buffet breakfast and free WiFi.| www.booking.com
Located just a 2-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Subway Station, Kyoto Granbell Hotel features modern architecture with hints of traditional Japanese design.| www.booking.com
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Located far off Kyoto's tourist trail, Kurama-dera temple and Kifune-jinja shrine can be respites of peace in Japan's #1 tourist trap.| Japan Starts Here
Looking for a unique food day trip from Kyoto, Osaka or Kobe? Make a beeline for Uo-no-tana, a fish market in Akashi, Hyogo.| Japan Starts Here
Planning a day trip from Kyoto to Amanohashidate, Ine Fishing Village or elsewhere in Kyotango, aka "Kyoto by the Sea"? Get inspired here.| Japan Starts Here
Everything you need to know about studying Japanese in Japan: How to choose a Japanese language school and how to get a Japan student visa.| Japan Starts Here
Japan's summer festivals (matsuri—祭り) are one of the best windows into the country's culture. Here's how to go about attending one in 2025.| Japan Starts Here
Planning to visit Kyoto? Use Kyoto itinerary to help you put together your next amazing trip to Japan's ancient capital.| Japan Starts Here
