People who visit Kyoto typically stick to the overly touristy attractions like Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kinkaku-ji, Gion District, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest ... of less-touristy activities that ...

As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special ... But all of those things are secondary to Gion's real source of fame – the geisha.

The "stage," as it's called, sits atop huge pillars more than 40 feet above the hillside and affords visitors panoramas of the surrounding forest ... on every Kyoto traveler's to-do list.

By prioritizing these free activities in your Kyoto/Osaka itinerary, you’ll have more yen to savor the local cuisine and ...

For two weeks, we went to Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto ... things you should totally keep in mind that I hope will be helpful for you! For instance, when my husband and I visited the Bamboo Forest ...