The best things to do in Kyoto

Kyoto has really many temples and shrines, but the ancient capital is not only about the old,
but can also offer trendy new experiences too, and Sharing Kyoto can guide you through it all.

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6 Must-Knows for Kyoto's 2020 Cherry Blossom Season

In this article, we’ll be looking at what locals think you need to know before arriving in Kyoto for the cherry blossom season.

How to Get to Shijo Kawaramachi/Karasuma from Kyoto Station

The only guide you’ll need for getting to the downtown Shijo area from Kyoto Station – with pictures and all!

Free WiFi Rental Service – Sharing Kyoto

Experience more of Kyoto with a Free Pocket WiFi

Tour the World Heritage Site of Shimogamo Shrine with Shrine Girl!

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.

Ichijo-ji Area Guide – More than Just Ramen!

In this article, we’ll be looking at a half-day course around the awesome Ichijoji area!

Exciting Kyoto

How to Get to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Quickly and Cheaply

How to get to Arashiyama – see all the ways of getting to Arashiyama in this simple guide!

【2020】 Sharing Kyoto: Best Sakura Cherry Blossom Hanami Spots in Kyoto

The Sharing Kyoto Team’s 2020 Top Hanami Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots

Top 4 spots in Kyoto to view beautiful flowers

I’m going to introduce 4 spots in Kyoto where you can see other flowers in Kyoto beside cherry blossoms, like plum blossoms and wisteria.

Trendy things to do in Kyoto right now

Top 4 temples and shrines in Kyoto with the cutest amulets and fortune slips

I’m going to introduce the shrines and temples with the cutest animal and good-luck item amulets and fortune slips in Kyoto.

A symphony of shrines and cuisine! Half-day itinerary around Shimogamo Shrine

Shimogamo Shrine is a place to meditate and relax, but you can also find some excellent restaurants around it, so here’s my Shimogamo Shrine itinerary for you all!

Walk the historic streets of Kyoto in a kimono! Top 5 kimono rental shops!

You have to try wearing a kimono when in Kyoto, and I’m going to introduce the 5 rental shops with the best offerings!

Undiscovered Kyoto

Timewarp places in Kyoto: atmosphere like old days

The most classic and traditional city― that might be what you think of when hearing of “Kyoto.” That’s absolutely true, but not only that. Kyoto has many places making us feel quite nostalgic.

Enjoy a Day Trip or Over Night Stay in Kyoto’s Secluded Nantan City

In this article, we head to the township of Miyama and Rurikei Valley, both accessible by train and bus.

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World heritage site of important historical events in the center of Kyoto

TOEI Kyoto Studio Park

Enjoy the authentic world of Japanese period dramas at Toei Kyoto Studio Park!

Fushimi Jikkokubune Boat Cruise

Enjoy the beauty of Fushimi from a boat on a Fushimi Jikkokubune Boat Cruise

Byodo-in Temple is a world heritage site that you can also see on the 10 yen coin

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Visit the Seven Gods of Fortune in the New Year! (Part 1)

Visit the Seven Gods of Fortune in the New Year! (Part 2)

Spring in full bloom! Let’s go to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine’s Baikasai plum blossom festival!

Setsubun at Yasaka Shrine in 2018 with both maiko and geisha

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