Best Hikes Near Kyoto
– My Personal Recommendations
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Mt. Daimonji - Spring Hike from Demachiyanagi to Keage
– Kyoto in Full Bloom
Mount Atago(愛宕山): Kyoto’s Scenic Spring Hike via Tsukinowadera(月輪寺)
Mount Atago (愛宕山, Atago‑yama) rises 924 m above north‑west Kyoto and is home to Atago Shrine, a Shinto sanctuary famous for protecting people from household fires. Late April 2025, I, a coworker, and my five‑year‑old son caught the spring flowers—and a few unexpected challenges—on
Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto 2025
Kyoto Botanical Gardens Family Visit
Hiking from Keage to Mt. Daimonji and Down to Yamashina –
A Snowy Kyoto Trail Adventure
❄️ A Winter Hike on Mt. Hiei
Ramen in a Snow
My First Visit to Fushimi Inari Taisha（伏見稲荷大社）
A Kyoto Native’s Perspective
Growing up in a city near Kyoto, I always knew about Fushimi Inari Taisha（伏見稲荷大社）. It’s one of Japan’s most famous shrines, with its iconic red torii gates stretching endlessly into the mountains. But despite its proximity, I had never visited. Why? Because