Tag: Kyoto

As the most perfect time of year for that trip of a lifetime, in the spring you will find blooming gardens galore, moderate weather ideal for visiting and plenty of activities for fun. With vibrant flower festivals, cozy mountain towns and picture perfect beaches there is something for everyone this...

A bald, blue-robed monk with a megaphone in one hand was rattling away on the street in Japanese. I did not understand a word, but I knew exactly what he was shouting at passersby. The gates of Chion-in Buddhist Temple were about to open for the evening autumn light show, and he was shilling for the...