Core Kyoto

Ceramic Painters: A New Perspective to Mastering the Art

Joinery: Wood Comes Alive in the Finer Details

Mounting Techniques: The Masters of Refined Presentation and Rejuvenation

Ramen Culture: The Continuous Evolution of Diverse Taste

Cooking Utensils: Craftwork Ensures the Future of Traditional Cuisine

A Student Town: Eagerly Nurturing the Future

Stonework: Masons Shape a Solid City Presence

Crawling through Mud: Avant-Garde Ceramicists Break with Tradition

The Power of Cleaning: Daily Habits for the Heart and Soul

Kuta Hanagasa Dance: The Solid Bonds of a Rural Community

Made to Order: A Bespoke Culture Fostered on Customer Bonds

Seven Lucky Gods: Blessings of Fortune and Happiness for All

The Beauty in Boxes: Containers to Hold and Express Sentiments

Flower Art: Ephemeral Colors for the Mind and Soul

Sustainable Initiatives: Nishijin Weavers Embrace the Times

Reusing and Upcycling: Tradition Bolsters the Power of Recreation

Phantom Dyeing: Ancient Colors of Prayer Revived

Rethinking Buddhism: Uniting Modern Society with Compassion

Minamiyamashiro: The Buddhist Treasures of a Remote Region

Miso: Fermentation, the Taste of Kyoto

Samurai Armor: The Dignified Aesthetics of the Warrior Class

Antiques: Beauty Engendered by the Passage of Time

Rice Straw: Beauty within the Prayers of Daily Life

The Dragon: Deity of Water, Protector of the Capital

Dashi Stock: Savory Umami for Exquisite Cuisine

The Spirit of Frugality: Modern Ingenuity and Age-Old Wisdom

Kamo River: The Flow of Life and Culture in the Ancient Capital

New Directions for Washi: The Sustainable, Elegant Use of Paper

Men's Kimono: The Beauty of Dressing with Flair

Ornamental Metalwork: Magnificent Mastery Transcends Generations

Conversations: The Colors of Kyoto

The Beauty in Copying: An Art Form of Aspirations

Wazuka Tea: A Vibrant Village of Fragrant Fields

Shikimono: The Culture of Living on the Floor

The Lights of Kyoto: Illuminating and Soothing People's Hearts

Art Frontier: Creators Forge New Paths Into the Future

Dried Foods: Ancient Wisdom Gracing Kyoto Tables

Old Building Materials: The Ancient Capital's Culture of Recycling

Conversations: Learning Aesthetics from the Ancients

Buddhist Bells of Prayer: A Universe of Sound Cleanses the Heart

Gateways: Sacred Demarcations That Repel Evil

Conversations: The Power of Women in Decorative Arts

Kyoto's Countryside: Compassion for Nature and Its Blessings

Writing Implements: Modern Elegance in Traditional Stationery

Conversations: A Living Museum of Modern Architecture

Woven Gold and Silver: A World of Shimmering Patterns

Core Kyoto mini An Artistic Lineage: Nurturing a Painting Tradition

Core Kyoto mini Family Crests: Pedigree in the Ancient Capital

Core Kyoto mini Kyoto Walls: Gracefulness Molded from Earth

Core Kyoto mini Jidai Matsuri: A Parade of Period Costumes through the Ages

Core Kyoto mini Braided Cords: Bit Players that Shine

Core Kyoto mini Setsubun: Out with the Demons and in with Fortune

Core Kyoto mini Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain and Refinement of Use

Core Kyoto mini The Future of Dyeing: Random Beauty Bound in Fabric

Core Kyoto mini Hina Dolls: In Prayer for Healthy, Happy Children

Core Kyoto mini Satoyama Living: Country Customs Sustaining the Ancient Capital

Core Kyoto mini Oyatsu: Sweets and Treats for Everyday People

Core Kyoto mini Zuiki Matsuri: A Celebration of the Local Harvests

Core Kyoto mini Furniture Restoration: Giving Life to Treasured Heirlooms

Core Kyoto mini Gift Giving: The Significance of Auspicious Decorations

Core Kyoto mini Buddhist Statues: Figures of Belief and Beauty

Core Kyoto mini Maki-e: A Sumptuous World of Gold and Black

Core Kyoto mini Stone Jizo: Neighborhood Guardians Watch over Children

Core Kyoto mini Hinoki Bark Thatching: The Age-old Skills for Roofing

Core Kyoto mini Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities

Core Kyoto mini Karesansui: A Zen Cosmos for Spiritual Training

Dramatic Masks: Embodiments of Prayers to the Spirit World

Beans: Versatile, Practical, and Cultural

Tokonoma: Alcoves of Reverence and Welcoming Beauty

Calligraphy for the Times: The Resonating Power of Ink

Taiko Drums: The Pulsing Heartbeat of Life

Kyoto Breweries: Aromatic Tipples to Suit the Times

Wire Netting Utensils: Practical, Superbly Handwoven Beauty

The World of Moss: Soothing Beauty, Subtle yet Refined

Higashiyama Potters: Creativity in Clay Connects the Ages

Karakami: Ornamental Paper with Timeless Beauty

Okudo-san: Traditional Cooking Stoves

Conversations: A Landscape Gardener and a Glass Artist

Tango Chirimen: The Finest Texture in Silk Crepe

Life in a Machiya: The Appreciation of Nature and Time

Conversations: The Enduring Pride of Two Venerable Families

The Forests of Keihoku: Nature's Blessings Sustain the Ancient Capital

Conversations: A Nishijin Textile Producer & an Architect

Nouveau Lacquerware: Vibrant, Dazzling Beauty

Warding off Epidemics: Heartfelt Prayers for Safety

Miyamoto Musashi: Sword Mastery in the Ancient Capital

Conversations: A Potter and a Kyogen Actor

The Double Ninth Festival: Beautiful Chrysanthemums Grant Longevity

Ogawa Jihei Gardens: Beauty Soothes and Nourishes the Soul

Vogue Kimono: Fashion in Evolution

Nouveau Confections: A Feast for the Eyes, Mouth, and Mind

Fudo Myo-o: The Enduring Power of a Wrathful Deity

Kyoto Amulets: The Embodiment of Prayers for Happiness

Kyoto Glasswork: The Elegant Sparkle of Craftsmanship

Kyoto Accessories: Wearable Works of Art

Bamboo Innovation: Creative, Pliable and Sustainable

The Culture of Gift Giving: Beautiful Etiquette Strengthens Relationships

Popular Noh: A Spiritual Art Fosters Connections

New Wave Dyeing: The Challenge for Innovation Within Tradition

Core Kyoto mini The Culture of Gold Leaf: Gossamer Layers Beget Profound Beauty

Core Kyoto mini Fabric Pieces: Honoring the Past

Core Kyoto mini The Changing Leaves: The transient fall beauty of the ancient capital

Core Kyoto mini Modern Architecture: Breathing Life into the Ancient Capital in a New Age

Core Kyoto mini A Washi Capital: Paper of diverse beauty and use for city life

Core Kyoto mini Raden: Opalescent Shells Enhance Lacquerware

Core Kyoto mini Kyoto State Guest House: Hospitality Imbued with Beauty and Craftsmanship

Core Kyoto mini Kirikane: Intricate Foil Embellishment Radiates Brilliance

Core Kyoto mini Mirei Shigemori: The Ageless Modernity of the Rock Garden

Core Kyoto mini Kata-Yuzen: The Stenciled Beauty of Dyeing

Core Kyoto mini Folding Fans: Cooling Accessories Encapsulate Elegance

Core Kyoto mini Kitayama Cedar: Lending a Quality of Polished Dignity and Beauty

Core Kyoto mini Kyo-Kanoko Shibori: Untying the Beauty Bound Within

Core Kyoto mini Kyoto Confections: Experiencing Kyoto culture through the five senses

Core Kyoto mini Kagai: Kyoto's flower district where elegant dreams bloom

Core Kyoto mini Fusuma Paintings: Artful Partitions Transform Space

Core Kyoto mini Nishijin-ori: Beauty crystallized in a Kyoto brocade

Core Kyoto mini Hanami: Kyoto's cherry viewing festivities in the spring

Core Kyoto mini Tsubo-niwa: Life Enhanced by Quintessential Spaces

Core Kyoto mini Kyokusui-no-Utage: Poetry with Classic Heian Elegance

Awata Matsuri: An Ancient Festival Revived

Kyoto Markets: Places of Worship Bring People Together

Randen: The Streetcar Close to Residents' Hearts

The Modern Flower: Old Meets New in Arrangement

Family Crests: Pedigree in the Ancient Capital

Kyoto Toys: Elegant Amusements That Inspire Delight

Kyoto-style Sushi: Artful, Beautiful and Delicious

Amida Buddha: Prayers for Guidance to the Pure Land

Kyoto Storefronts: Enticements to Enter Within

The Minamiza Theatre: In the Spiritual Home of Kabuki

Kyoto's Bakery Culture: Testament to the Ancient Capital's Modernity

Modern Civil Architecture: A Strikingly Eclectic Heritage

Sagano: A Sense of Transience in an Age-old Retreat

End of the Samurai Era: The Capital Survives Turbulent Times

Kyoto Swords: Splendor That Dispels Evil Spirits

The Culture of Gold Leaf: Gossamer Layers Beget Profound Beauty

Kyoto Cosmetics: Secrets for Drawing Out Inner Beauty

The Artisans for the Deities: Enduring Skills and Devotion

The Matsuage Festival: Keeping the Fire Tradition Alive

Folding Fans: Cooling Accessories Encapsulate Elegance

Tatami: The Flooring Underlying Japanese Culture

Japanese Pepper: The Zesty Spice of Kyoto Cuisine

Satoyama Living: Country Customs Sustaining the Ancient Capital

Kyokusui-no-Utage: Poetry with Classic Heian Elegance

Mirei Shigemori: The Ageless Modernity of the Rock Garden

Dynastic Arts & Crafts: The Pursuit of Heian Peace and Beauty

Yasurai Matsuri: Town Elders' Prayers Embodied in Flowers and Dance

Maiko Hair Ornaments: A Classical Culture of Kawaii

Bubuzuke: A Dish Inspired by Frugality

An Artistic Lineage: Nurturing a Painting Tradition

Celebrating the New Year: With Reverence and Gratitude

Fabric Pieces: Honoring the Past

Kurama: Mystical Land of Legends

Kyoto Snacks: Sweets and Treats for Everyday People

Ink Paintings: Insights Into the Heart of Zen

Zuiki Matsuri: A Celebration of the Local Harvests

Footwear Culture: Dressing the Feet for Form and Function

Kyoto Braided Cords: Bit Players That Shine

Hidari-daimonji: Flames of Prayer to the Other Side

Ayu Sweetfish: A Summer Delicacy with Culture

Gion Matsuri Floats: The Pride of Generations Revived

Nishiki Market: Kyoto's Thriving Kitchen

The Custom of Wrapping: Conveying Hidden Sentiments

Nenbutsu Kyogen: Buddhist Teachings Behind Masked Theater

The Art of Cleaning: Maintaining the Ancient Capital's Beauty

Potter Kanjiro Kawai: Freely Creating a Homely Warmth

Modern Kyoto: The Ancient Capital's Aesthetics Shape the Future

Kyoto Tofu: Subtle Taste Nourished by Skill and Pride

The Culture of Incense: The Wafting Scents of an Ageless Pleasure

Kitayama Cedar: Lending a Quality of Polished Dignity and Beauty

Public Baths: People Gather to Wash Their Troubles Away

Kyoto State Guest House: Hospitality Imbued with Beauty and Craftsmanship

Ohara: A Mountain Village Echoing with Buddhist Chants

Iwakura Fire Festival: The Divine Spirit Returns

Yase Shamenchi Odori: A Dance of Gratitude

Fusuma Paintings: Artful Partitions Transform Space

The Cinema Capital: The Professionals Behind the Samurai Filming Industry

Stone Jizo: Neighborhood Guardians Watch Over Children

Kiyomizu Rokubey: Tradition and Vision in Ceramics

Atago Sennichi Mairi: Pilgrimage to the Guardian Against Fire

Cool Customs: Beating the Summer Heat

Kata-yuzen: The Stenciled Beauty of Dyeing

Kyoto Walls: Elegance Molded from Earth

Hidden Treasures: Preserved for Another Millennium

Insho Domoto: The Pulsing Heart of Artistic Innovation

Tsubo-niwa: Life Enhanced by Quintessential Spaces

Woodblock Prints: Beauty in the Hands of a Trinity of Artists

Traditional Musical Instruments: Eternal Tones Waft Through the Ancient Capital

Obi: Unbridled Beauty in a Knot

Small Restaurants: A Full, Rich Experience While Sipping Sake

Kyo-kanoko Shibori: Untying the Beauty Bound Within

Suiseki: A World of Understated Beauty Within Natural Stone

Kyo-yaki: Kyoto Ceramics Charm and Delight the Beholder

Folding Screens: Refined Furnishings Enhance Their Surroundings

Kyoto's Rebirth: The Ancient Capital Prospers Anew

Traditional Kyoto Dance: Gion's Consummate Art Exalts Life

Iwashimizu-sai: The Ritual in the Gloom in Respect for All Life

Kyoto Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain and Refinement of Use

The Essence Behind Kyo-ryori: The Chefs' Dedication in the Detail

Uji: The Aristocrats' Playground Where Fleeting Dreams Linger

The Capital of Peace and Bliss: Kyoto Streets Still Bear Hideyoshi's Mark

Shidashi-ryori: The Refined Hospitality of Catered Meals

Around the Temple and Shrine Gates: Activities Along the Approaches Connect People

Kyoto Decorative Arts: The Artisans' Unceasing Pursuit of Beauty

Kyogen: Laughing at the Absurdities of Life

Modern Architecture: Breathing Life Into the Ancient Capital in a New Age

Belief in Kannon: The God of Mercy Redeems All

Kyoto's Cafe Culture: A Cup Full of Local Hospitality

The World of Kimono: Kyoto's Timeless Sense of Beauty

Kyoto Sake: A Mellow Taste That Enriches Kyoto Life

Setsubun: Out with the Demons and In with Fortune in the Spring

Kyoto Tsukemono: Pickles Enhance a Meal's Taste

The 10 Artisans of Senke: Tea Utensils Heighten Rustic Simplicity

Shinise Food Culture: The Taste of Kyoto Links Past and Present

Kyoto Gardens: Aesthetic Spaces Mirror Nature

Dynastic Culture: The Graceful Form of the Heian Aristocracy

Noh: A Spiritual Performing Art Bridging Fantasy and Reality

Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities on the Mountain

Gozan-no-okuribi: Ceremonial Bonfires Give Ancestors Safe Passage

Legends of the Spirit World: The Mysterious Inspires Awe in the Townsfolk

Kyoto Vegetables: Nature's Blessings Provide Fine Food for the Ancient Capital

Fitting for the Deities: Sacred Ornamentation Purifies and Elevates

Buddhist Architecture: Craftsmanship Unites Places of Worship

Kyoto Dolls: Adored by All, Their Grace Brings Peace

Kyo-yuzen: Garments of Beauty Radiate Elegance

Bamboo Culture: New Life in Spring Enriches the Ancient Capital

Rimpa: An Artistic Style Transcending Time

Kin-butsudan: Faith Shines Brilliant in Craft That Embodies Nirvana

Calligraphy: Elegance Within a Black-and-White Universe

Ikebana: Revealing the Full Potential of Flowers

Obanzai: The Frugal Wisdom of Kyoto's Home Cooking

A Washi Capital: Paper of Diverse Beauty and Use for City Life

Kyoto Confections: Experiencing Kyoto Culture Through the Five Senses

The Changing Leaves: The Transient Fall Beauty of the Ancient Capital

Shinise: Established Businesses Survive the Centuries

Nishijin-ori: Beauty Crystallized in a Kyoto Brocade

Karesansui: The Zen Cosmos in a Garden for Spiritual Training

Kyo-shikki: The Jet-Black, Golden Beauty of Kyoto Lacquerware

Water Traditions: The Old Capital's Rich Natural Blessings

Shojin-ryori: Zen Cuisine as Training Within the Teachings

Gion Matsuri: The Spirit of the Townspeople During Summer's Grand Festival

Chanoyu: A Bowl of Tea Draws Hearts Together

Aoi Matsuri: A Dynastic Festival in the Presence of the Deities

Kagai: Kyoto's Flower District where Elegant Dreams Bloom

Kyoto Lodgings: Hearty Consideration That Soothes Travelers

Japanese-Style Paintings: The Breathing World of Beauty

Hanami: Kyoto's Cherry Viewing Festivities in the Spring

Buddhist Statues: Figures of Belief and Beauty

Kaiseki-ryori: The Ultimate in Culinary Hospitality

Kyo-machiya: Connecting People's Hearts

The Spirit of Frugality: Modern Ingenuity and Age-Old Wisdom

Kamo River: The Flow of Life and Culture in the Ancient Capital

New Directions for Washi: The Sustainable, Elegant Use of Paper

Men's Kimono: The Beauty of Dressing with Flair

Ornamental Metalwork: Magnificent Mastery Transcends Generations

Conversations: The Colors of Kyoto

The Beauty in Copying: An Art Form of Aspirations

Wazuka Tea: A Vibrant Village of Fragrant Fields

Shikimono: The Culture of Living on the Floor

The Lights of Kyoto: Illuminating and Soothing People's Hearts

Art Frontier: Creators Forge New Paths into the Future

Dried Foods: Ancient Wisdom Gracing Kyoto Tables

Old Building Materials: The Ancient Capital's Culture of Recycling

Conversations: Learning Aesthetics from the Ancients

Buddhist Bells of Prayer: A Universe of Sound Cleanses the Heart

Gateways: Sacred Demarcations that Repel Evil

Conversations: The Power of Women in Decorative Arts

Kyoto's Countryside: Compassion for Nature and its Blessings

Writing Implements: Modern Elegance in Traditional Stationery

Conversations: A Living Museum of Modern Architecture

Woven Gold and Silver: A World of Shimmering Patterns

Dramatic Masks: Embodiments of Prayers to the Spirit World

Beans: Versatile, Practical, and Cultural

Tokonoma: Alcoves of Reverence and Welcoming Beauty

Calligraphy for the Times: The Resonating Power of Ink

Taiko Drums: The Pulsing Heartbeat of Life

Kyoto Breweries: Aromatic Tipples to Suit the Times

Wire Netting Utensils: Practical, Superbly Handwoven Beauty

The World of Moss: Soothing Beauty, Subtle yet Refined

Higashiyama Potters: Creativity in Clay Connects the Ages

Karakami: Ornamental Paper with Timeless Beauty

Okudo-san: Traditional Cooking Stoves

Conversations: A Landscape Gardener and a Glass Artist

Tango Chirimen: The Finest Texture in Silk Crepe

Life in a Machiya: The Appreciation of Nature and Time

Conversations: The Enduring Pride of Two Venerable Families

The Forests of Keihoku: Nature's Blessings Sustain the Ancient Capital

Conversations: A Nishijin Textile Producer & An Architect

Nouveau Lacquerware: Vibrant, Dazzling Beauty

Warding off Epidemics: Heartfelt Prayers for Safety

Miyamoto Musashi: Sword Mastery in the Ancient Capital

Conversations: A Potter and a Kyogen Actor

The Double Ninth Festival: Beautiful chrysanthemums grant longevity

Ogawa Jihei Gardens: Beauty Soothes and Nourishes the Soul

Vogue Kimono: Fashion in Evolution

Nouveau Confections: A Feast for the Eyes, Mouth, and Mind

Fudo Myo-o: The Enduring Power of a Wrathful Deity

Kyoto Amulets: The Embodiment of Prayers for Happiness

Kyoto Glasswork: The Elegant Sparkle of Craftsmanship

Kyoto Accessories: Wearable Works of Art

Bamboo Innovation: Creative, Pliable and Sustainable

The Culture of Gift Giving: Beautiful Etiquette Strengthens Relationships

Popular Noh: A Spiritual Art Fosters Connections

New Wave Dyeing: The Challenge for Innovation within Tradition

Awata Matsuri: An Ancient Festival Revived

Kyoto Markets: Places of Worship Bring People Together

Randen: The Streetcar Close to Residents' Hearts

The Modern Flower: Old Meets New in Arrangement

Family Crests: Pedigree in the Ancient Capital

Kyoto Toys: Elegant Amusements That Inspire Delight

Kyoto-style Sushi: Artful, Beautiful and Delicious

Amida Buddha: Prayers for Guidance to the Pure Land

Kyoto Storefronts: Enticements to Enter Within

The Minamiza Theatre: In the Spiritual Home of Kabuki

Kyoto's Bakery Culture: Testament to the Ancient Capital's Modernity

Modern Civil Architecture: A Strikingly Eclectic Heritage

Sagano: A Sense of Transience in an Age-old Retreat

End of the Samurai Era: The Capital Survives Turbulent Times

Kyoto Swords: Splendor That Dispels Evil Spirits

The Culture of Gold Leaf: Gossamer Layers Beget Profound Beauty

Kyoto Cosmetics: Secrets for Drawing Out Inner Beauty

The Artisans for the Deities: Enduring Skills and Devotion

The Matsuage Festival: Keeping the Fire Tradition Alive

Folding Fans: Cooling Accessories Encapsulate Elegance

Tatami: The Flooring Underlying Japanese Culture

Japanese Pepper: The Zesty Spice of Kyoto Cuisine

Satoyama Living: Country Customs Sustaining the Ancient Capital

Kyokusui-no-Utage: Poetry with Classic Heian Elegance

Mirei Shigemori: The Ageless Modernity of the Rock Garden

Dynastic Arts & Crafts: The Pursuit of Heian Peace and Beauty

Yasurai Matsuri: Town Elders' Prayers Embodied in Flowers and Dance

Maiko Hair Ornaments: A Classical Culture of Kawaii

Bubuzuke: A Dish Inspired by Frugality

An Artistic Lineage: Nurturing a Painting Tradition

Celebrating the New Year: With Reverence and Gratitude

Fabric Pieces: Honoring the Past

Kurama: Mystical Land of Legends

Kyoto Snacks: Sweets and Treats for Everyday People

Ink Paintings: Insights into the Heart of Zen

Zuiki Matsuri: A Celebration of the Local Harvests

Footwear Culture: Dressing the Feet for Form and Function

Kyoto Braided Cords: Bit Players That Shine

Hidari-daimonji: Flames of Prayer to the Other Side

Ayu Sweetfish: A Summer Delicacy with Culture

Gion Matsuri Floats: The Pride of Generations Revived

Nishiki Market: Kyoto's Thriving Kitchen

The Custom of Wrapping: Conveying Hidden Sentiments

Nenbutsu Kyogen: Buddhist Teachings behind Masked Theater

The Art of Cleaning: Maintaining the Ancient Capital's Beauty

Potter Kanjiro Kawai: Freely Creating a Homely Warmth

Modern Kyoto: The Ancient Capital's Aesthetics Shape the Future

Kyoto Tofu: Subtle Taste Nourished by Skill and Pride

The Culture of Incense: The Wafting Scents of an Ageless Pleasure

Kitayama Cedar: Lending a Quality of Polished Dignity and Beauty

Public Baths: People Gather to Wash Their Troubles Away

Kyoto State Guest House: Hospitality Imbued with Beauty and Craftsmanship

Ohara: A Mountain Village Echoing with Buddhist Chants

Iwakura Fire Festival: The Divine Spirit Returns

Yase Shamenchi Odori: A Dance of Gratitude

Fusuma Paintings: Artful Partitions Transform Space

The Cinema Capital: The Professionals behind the Samurai Filming Industry

Stone Jizo: Neighborhood Guardians Watch over Children

Kiyomizu Rokubey: Tradition and Vision in Ceramics

Atago Sennichi Mairi: Pilgrimage to the Guardian against Fire

Cool Customs: Beating the Summer Heat

Kata-yuzen: The Stenciled Beauty of Dyeing

Kyoto Walls: Elegance Molded from Earth

Hidden Treasures: Preserved for Another Millennium

Insho Domoto: The Pulsing Heart of Artistic Innovation

Tsubo-niwa: Life Enhanced by Quintessential Spaces

Woodblock Prints: Beauty in the Hands of a Trinity of Artists

Traditional Musical Instruments: Eternal Tones Waft through the Ancient Capital

Obi: Unbridled Beauty in a Knot

Small Restaurants: A Full, Rich Experience While Sipping Sake

Kyo-Kanoko Shibori: Untying the Beauty Bound Within

Suiseki: A World of Understated Beauty within Natural Stone

Kyo-yaki: Kyoto Ceramics Charm and Delight the Beholder

Folding Screens: Refined Furnishings Enhance their Surroundings

Kyoto's Rebirth: The Ancient Capital Prospers Anew

Traditional Kyoto Dance: Gion's Consummate Art Exalts Life

Iwashimizu-sai: The Ritual in the Gloom in Respect for All Life

Kyoto Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain and Refinement of Use

The Essence behind Kyo-ryori: The Chefs' Dedication in the Detail

Uji: The Aristocrats' Playground Where Fleeting Dreams Linger

The Capital of Peace and Bliss: Kyoto Streets Still Bear Hideyoshi's Mark

Shidashi-ryori: The Refined Hospitality of Catered Meals

Around the Temple and Shrine Gates: Activities along the Approaches Connect People

Kyoto Decorative Arts: The Artisans' Unceasing Pursuit of Beauty

Kyogen: Laughing at the Absurdities of Life

Modern Architecture: Breathing Life into the Ancient Capital in a New Age

Belief in Kannon: The God of Mercy Redeems All

Kyoto's Cafe Culture: A Cup Full of Local Hospitality

The World of Kimono: Kyoto's Timeless Sense of Beauty

Kyoto Sake: A Mellow Taste that Enriches Kyoto Life

Setsubun: Out with the Demons and in with Fortune in the Spring

Kyoto Tsukemono: Pickles Enhance a Meal's Taste

The 10 Artisans of Senke: Tea Utensils Heighten Rustic Simplicity

Shinise Food Culture: The Taste of Kyoto Links Past and Present

Kyoto Gardens: Aesthetic Spaces Mirror Nature

Dynastic Culture: The Graceful Form of the Heian Aristocracy

Noh: A Spiritual Performing Art Bridging Fantasy and Reality

Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities on the Mountain

Gozan-no-okuribi: Ceremonial Bonfires give Ancestors Safe Passage

Legends of the Spirit World: The Mysterious Inspires Awe in the Townsfolk

Kyoto Vegetables: Nature's Blessings Provide Fine Food for the Ancient Capital

Fitting for the Deities: Sacred Ornamentation Purifies and Elevates

Buddhist Architecture: Craftsmanship Unites Places of Worship

Kyoto Dolls: Adored by all, their grace brings peace

Kyo-yuzen: Garments of Beauty Radiate Elegance

Bamboo Culture: New life in Spring Enriches the Ancient Capital

Rimpa: An artistic style transcending time

Kin-butsudan: Faith Shines Brilliant in Craft that Embodies Nirvana

Calligraphy: Elegance within a Black-and-white Universe

Ikebana: Revealing the full potential of flowers

Obanzai: The frugal wisdom of Kyoto's home cooking

A Washi Capital: Paper of diverse beauty and use for city life

Kyoto Confections: Experiencing Kyoto culture through the five senses

The Changing Leaves: The transient fall beauty of the ancient capital

Shinise: Established businesses survive the centuries

Nishijin-ori: Beauty crystallized in a Kyoto brocade

Karesansui: The Zen cosmos in a garden for spiritual training

Kyo-shikki: The jet-black, golden beauty of Kyoto lacquerware

Water Traditions: The old capital's rich natural blessings

Shojin-ryori: Zen cuisine as training within the teachings

Gion Matsuri: The Spirit of the Townspeople During Summer's Grand Festival

Chanoyu: A bowl of tea draws hearts together

Aoi Matsuri: A dynastic festival in the presence of the deities

Kagai: Kyoto's flower district where elegant dreams

Kyoto Lodgings: Hearty consideration that soothes travelers

Japanese-style Paintings: The breathing world of beauty

Hanami: Kyoto's cherry viewing festivities in the spring

Buddhist Statues: Figures of belief and beauty

Kaiseki-ryori : The ultimate in culinary hospitality

Kyo-machiya: Connecting people's hearts