Kyoto accommodation for a month or more
If you are coming to Japan to study, complete an internship, enjoy a working holiday, start a job, or just for an extended vacation, one of the first questions that you will ask will probably be about accommodation; “Where can I stay in Kyoto for a month or more?”
Here I will provide a range of ideas and briefly address the pros and cons of each. There are several accommodation…
New video: Plum blossoms at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto, 2017
Today I went to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine to see the plum blossoms and to visit the markets. I thought you might like to see the new video of the blossoms.
Plum blossom, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto, February 25, 2017
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is famous for plum blossoms. Today was Baikasai, when Maiko and Geiko serve tea. It was crowded from the road, through the market stalls, and on into the shrine…
New video: A walk through the Heian Shrine garden
I went to the Heian Shrine garden this afternoon. I was really surprised that there were hardly any people around. For quite a while, I had the place to myself.
The weather was cold and partly cloudy today. The occasional gust of wind made me shiver, but the days seem to be becoming warmer gradually. It is still very cold at night, so remember to don your hat, gloves, scarf and coat before…
Snow in Kyoto: January 15, 2017
Snow in Kyoto
January 14, 2017, Snowy night, Umamachi, Kyoto
In Kyoto it started snowing in the evening of Saturday, January 14, 2017. It fell quite heavily through Sunday, and continued intermittently until Monday night. There were even a couple of flurries on Tuesday.
Looking east along Marutamachi. You cannot see the mountain!
The Internet went wild with images of Kyoto’s landmarks peeking…
The surprising variety of Kyoto’s wildlife
Encounters with Kyoto’s wildlife are astounding. Take a peek at the little fellow in this photo!
Cute tanuki.
Photo by A. O’BrienJust the other day, I saw the pictured tanuki (a Japanese raccoon) on a street south of Yasaka Shrine while walking with my friends after lunch at The Sodoh. This little guy was calmly looking for food around the storm drains along the street. There were quite a few…
Bird, Maruyama Park, #Kyoto
Yesterday I strolled through Maruyama Park in Kyoto. Although it was sunny, the breeze was carrying the faintest autumn chill. A few of the leaves in the area already have a hint of colour. It was a lovely day to wander around.
About Maruyama Park
Maruyama Park is famous as a cherry blossom viewing spotin the spring, with parties gathering on tarps under the cherry…
For the first time since opening, the rent at Ebisu’s Kyoto International Guesthouse will increase from January 1st, 2017. The rate for a 6-mat room will change from JPY43,000 to JOY45,000 per month. This price rise reflects the increasing utility costs. We appreciate your understanding.
Setsubun will be celebrated February 2-3. Found this sweet twist on the traditional makizushi… A banana, strawberry, and cream filled chocolate sponge roll … At Family Mart, Yoshida-hondouri, #kyoto
Meeting in #kyoto with Amanda O'Brien from @jimadesign for a day of planning using @leonie_dawson’s fabulous #2016Workbook #2016workbooks
Students on their way to school, Onnazaka, #kyoto this morning
Yasaka Shrine, #kyoto
Looking east along Sanjo from Higashioji, #kyoto
Snowy #kyoto morning
Cute flower decorations at neighbourhood shrine, #kyoto
Autumn feeling, #kyoto
