Archive List for Kyoto

In October 2023, I had a class reunion with some old friends in Kyoto. On that occasion, we went for a morning walk to the Kyoto Imperial Palace, so I’d like to share it with you. The road to the Kyoto Imperial Palace I walked to the Kyoto Imperial Palace from the hotel where I was staying. It was around 7am. The river and nature blended into the city of Kyoto, which is beautiful. Unfortunately, this area is adjacent to Kyoto’s downtown area, and there were drunk people sleeping on the street and trash scattered everywhere, so I felt a little disappointed as I walked there. Kyoto is a famous […]

In October 2023, I experienced a boat ride down the Hozugawa River in Kyoto.It’s not a family trip, but a sightseeing trip with long-time friends.This was my first trip to Kyoto in 15 years with friends I’ve known for 30 years. What is Kyoto Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride? Hozugawa Kudari is a thrilling two-hour boat ride down the 16km mountain stream from Tanba Kameoka to the scenic Arashiyama area of ​​Kyoto. Experienced boatmen use oars, rudders and paddles to steer the boat down the river, slipping between rocks. Usually, three boatmen are on board, but depending on the wind and the amount of water in the river, four or five […]