The best things to do in Kyoto

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.”

Full day plan for Arashiyama from Togetsu-kyo and Monkey Park with vegan-friendly dinner options

Join Shrine Girl, visitor of over 100 temples and shrines every year, and have fun learning about the deep, fascinating world of Shinto shrines and the proper method of prayer.

Which one is the cheapest and fastest way to get to Kyoto from KIX? Hankyu? JR? Keihan? We’re going to find out.

The most famous and probably the most mysterious spot in Arashiyama is the Bamboo Grove

The most Instalicious temple in Kyoto, Yasaka Koshin-do

The cherry blossoms at the Kamo River are exceptionally beautiful in spring

At the Path of Nene by Kodai-ji Temple you can go back in time to the Edo period