Kyoto

They say that if you really want to experience a city, you have to go where the locals go. Now, I can’t say that Japan is home, but it sure does feel like it. What I truly love most about Japan and the design of these spaces is that nothing is ever as it seems. The most beautifully curated space, filled with intentional... See more

@fatty.png enjoys a stress free hike from Kurama to Kibune. ✨🗻 Kurama to Kibune Hike Overview: 🏁 Starting Point: Kurama Station (Eizan Railway) 🔚 Ending Point: Kibune (Kibuneguchi Station or Kibune Shrine) 🥲 Length: About 2.5 to 3... See more

Welcome to the 9th episode of the Slow Travel With Me series! Here are the places featured in this video: 1. Nanzenji Temple Within Nanzenji Temple, Gojo Garden is a serene, square-shaped courtyard where visitors can admire the seasonal changes from the temple corridors. I... See more

Stumbled across this rare book store in Kyoto- there seems to be plenty of shops like this around the area, but this one stuck out to us. Their collection of wood block prints were incredible. So much range and at really great prices. 2000 yen for the piece I purchased ~ I show it in the video ☺️ going to get it framed when I’m back in Aus. If... See more

Keihan Uji Station, located in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, serves as the terminal station on the Keihan Railway Uji Line. The station was originally opened on June 1, 1913. In 1995, it underwent a significant redesign by architect Hiroyuki Wakabayashi. His design introduced a circular, open-concept structure that... See more

Welcome to the 12th episode of the Slow Travel With Me series! Here are the places featured in this video: 1. Koetsuji Temple A quieter temple in Kyoto, away from the busy tourist spots. When I visited in autumn, the beautiful colors of the maple leaves lit up the entire temple... See more

The Terminal Kyoto is a café and art gallery located in Kyoto. Housed in a traditional Kyoto machiya townhouse, it preserves the architectural charm of old Kyoto, allowing visitors to experience the beauty and elegance of classical Japanese design. The interior also retains the machiya aesthetic, featuring tatami seating and large floor-to-ceiling... See more

Unique ishiwadate at the Namikawa Museum : a wooden column balanced on a rugged stone rising from the pond, where architecture and landscape become one. The property is a must see for Japanese traditional architecture fans.... See more