“At our heart is the 800-year-od Shakusui-en, a pond garden that firmly grounds our contemporary Hotel in tradition, artistry and natural beauty” The Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto boasts its traditional pond garden, “Shakusui-en” that was once owned by samurai family. It’s more than a traditional garden, it’s a garden that bears a significant history. It …
Hundreds of people walking down the most iconic historical alleys in Kyoto, a queue formed in front of the pictures-taking spots, shopkeepers were busy attending customers, offering food tester and the street buzzing with chatters in different languages. Those were all a distant past. Kyoto nowadays does not feel like Kyoto anymore. Before the pandemic, …
There are many stunning places to see during autumn foliage season in Japan. Kyoto is one of the best. What makes autumn in Kyoto different than in other Japan’s cities is the autumn foliage turn temples and shrine into picturesque places. I’m writing this blogpost to share some of my thoughts about Kyoto these days. …
There are many temples with a stunning view of autumn in Kyoto. Rurikoin Temple excels amongst the best. What makes Rurikoin special, apart from its magnificent view, is that it opens for visitors only twice a year: spring and autumn. That’s it. Because of its limited opening period, getting inside the Rurikoin temple is challenging …
Amongst all places of interest in Kyoto, the bamboo grove Sagano in Arashiyama is the most photographed site that has no relation with World Heritage Sites. We all love the bamboo forest and refuse leave Kyoto without visiting that place. I had been wondering when would be the best time to visit the bamboo …
Hokyoin Temple is surrounded by a picturesque garden of never ending autumnal hue. Every corner of the temple boasts autumn beauty, and the ground too projecting autumn.
