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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What to Wear in Kyoto During Autumn

Overcome all your packing woes with this simple guide!

How to get to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove quickly and Cheaply Ways

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

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.

How to Get to Shijo Kawaramachi/Karasuma from Kyoto Station

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

Exciting Kyoto

Randen tram trip to the World Heritage Ninna-ji

Did you know that you can conveniently get from Arashiyama to the World Heritage Site Ninna-ji Temple by taking a tram?

5 Life-changing Zen Buddhist Temples in Kyoto

We at Sharing Kyoto have been to many Zen Buddhist temples, but this time we bring you the 5 that left the biggest impression on us.

Autumn Exclusive Goshunin Temple Seals – Mementos of Japanese Autumn

This blog showcases some of the incredible autumn exclusive goshuin temple seals you can receive around Kyoto!

Trendy things to do in Kyoto right now

Vanessa’s tipsy excursion to the home ground of sake in Kyoto, Fushimi Chushojima!

You can find out a lot about sake in Fushimi Chushojima, and in this half-day excursion to this sake area of Kyoto you’ll find the best way to tour the distilleries!

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.

Top 7 weird spots in Kyoto off-the-beaten-path

Everyone knows Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Shrine, but there are many places a bit out of the ordinary, and only known to locals.

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Popular things to do in Kyoto

Experience a tea ceremony in the cool Arashiyama based Chasanraku

Yoshihiro’s Kyoto Style Confectionery Class

Learn the art of confectionery from real pastry chefs

Tom’s Mr. Hedgie

Get to see, play, and relax with hedgehogs at Tom’s Mr. Hedgie

Shisen-do (Jozan-ji Temple)

A bamboo entrance to a beautiful garden in an architectural landscape

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A Look at the New Kyoto Based Anime HELLO WORLD!

Secluded hikyo stations of Japan: JR Hozukyo Station in Kyoto

Fantastic autumn illumination event at Kifune shrine

An unforgettable night drinking out at the unique pub complex of Orizuru Kaikan

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