- Please join the conversation! Kyoto Support Forum new user registeration error is fixed.
- Kyoto Support Forum new user registeration error is fixed. Please join the conversation!
Trying to Open Kyoto: Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts ‘Fureaikan’
Today I went to the Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts at Miyakomesse. I was about to say that this is the best museum in Kyoto, but sadly I have the following frustrating and needless experience to r... read more
Kyoto ‘Biwa Hoshi’ Musician: Kyokusei Katayama
Kyokusei Katayama is a master of the traditional Japanese musical instrument called the biwa. The biwa is a relative of the Western lute that made its way to Japan via the Silk Road.
Kyokusei Katay... read more
Kula: Aloha Shirts Made from Vintage Silk Kimono
Recently I met an entrepreneur born and bred in Kyoto but has a modern, international and novel approach to Japanese traditions such as the kimono and has recently started developing a new business ba... read more
Where to Buy Premium Sake in Kyoto
Premium sake stores in Kyoto are surprisingly few. I highly recommend the sake in that requires refrigeration. This is called namazake, or fresh sake. Namazake is often unpasteurized and should not co... read more
Kyoto Bakeries: Le Petit Mec, Hunaudieres
The Challenge of Procuring Real Bread in Japan: Japanese bread is dreadful. Japanese sandwiches are dreadful. Japanese coffee is dreadful.
Fortunately in Kyoto there are a few bakeries that make ex... read more
Kyoto Tibetan Restaurant Rangzen
Rangzen is the only authentic Tibetan restaurant that I know of in Kyoto. It is located near the Kamo River, just west of the Marutamachi Bridge.
Rangzen is small and quaint and serves real Tibetan... read more
Sightseeing
Kyoto Used Book Fair at Chion-ji Temple - Autumn
The Autumn Used Book Fair (Aki-no-Furuhon Matsuri) in Kyoto takes place every year at Chio...
Kyoto Daimonji Viewing Party at Hirosawa Pond
Daimonji, or properly, Gozan-no-Okuribi is a very fascinating and unique ceremonial event ...
Dining
The Taste of Real Sake in Kyoto: Sake Bar Asakura (with Fluent English Service)
"Welcome to the world of REAL SAKE!! Have you ever tasted fruity, rich flavored sake, unpa...
Kyoto Best Cheap Eats: Ootoya Teishoku Restaurant (800 yen)
Ootoya Gohan-dokoro is conveniently located in the bustling Sanjo-Kawaramachi neighborhood...
Stores
Kyoto's Ghost Candy Shop
In Japan, summer is the season when people think about the deceased more than any other ti...
Beautifully Frightening: Kyoto Aloha Shirt Marker Pagong's Haunted House PR Coup
Why go to a haunted house in the summer? According to Japanese culture, there is a good re...
Accommodation
Kyoto Accomodation: 'The Screen' Boutique Hotel
The Screen is a bit of an anomaly for ancient Kyoto, but a one of a kind place to stay and...
Experience
Experience Processing and Making Your Own Tea at Fukujuen Kobo in Uji
Fukujuen is one of the most famous tea companies in Kyoto and has over 210 years of histor...
Museum
知られざる賀茂祭りと祇園御霊会ー京における水の信仰をめぐってー
民俗学者で佛教大学教授の八木透先生の講演会に参加しました。題名は「知られざる賀茂祭りと祇園御霊会ー京における水の信仰をめぐってー」です。平安貴族の装束を身にまとった行列で有名な賀茂...
Trying to Open Kyoto: Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts 'Fureaikan'
Today I went to the Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts at Miyakomesse. I was about to say ...
Shokunin
京都北山林業伝統技法「本仕込」研修会 – 尾島組
私は今年も京都北山の中源株式曾社「本仕込」研修会に参加しました。このイベントでは尾島俊明氏の尾島組の「本仕込」作業を見えます。尾島俊明氏は北山の「本仕込」の事を説明した時に私はiP...
Bon Appetit Magazine Photoshoot at Kichisen
Iron Chef defeater Chef Yoshimi Tanigawa, said to carry the future of Kyoto cuisine on his...
Artist
Kyoto Noh Theater Kotsuzumi Drum Performer: Naoyasu Sowa
The art of Noh theater is a complex mixture of dance, drama, music and poetry that was for...
Kyoto 'Biwa Hoshi' Musician: Kyokusei Katayama
Kyokusei Katayama is a master of the traditional Japanese musical instrument called the bi...
Product
Kyoto Kitayama Lumberjack Sushi
To make this sushi, in addition to a kitchen, a woodshop is required! Masakazu Hatadan run...
Kyoto Kitayama Sugi 'Meiboku' Hand Carved Chopsticks
Yesterday I was back up in Kitayama, the North Mountains of Kyoto, working on my new 'lumb...
