Pechakucha Night Kyoto is a Kyoto based event bringing together a mass of speakers; each with unique ideas, visions, and stories! Meet new people and discover unknown worlds at Pechakucha Night Kyoto!

Summertime in Kyoto means the opening of the famous Kamogawa River noryo-yuka terraces. These terraces are known for being the best spots to enjoy traditional Japanese Kaiseki dinners with a view of the Kamogawa River. However, as traditional Japanese restaurants aren’t the only ones with these terraces, we decided to put together a list of our top bars and cafes that also offer these relaxing summer staples!

Hop on Hankyu Railway’s latest Kyoto themed sightseeing train, the “Kyo-Train GARAKU” and take a trip to Japan’s former capital! The “Kyo-Train GARAKU”—which exclusively runs on weekends and holidays—was designed and built around the concept of transporting passengers to Kyoto as soon as they step inside the carrage. Below, Sharing Kyoto’s very own Taiwanese writer, Vanessa, will introduce all the little details you might miss on this beautiful train, before sharing her personal adventure on the “Kyo-Train.”