KYOTO VISITOR’S GUIDE May 2024 has been published
The 375th issue of KYOTO VISITOR’S GUIDE, May 2024, has been published in print as well as New Articles have been up online
This Month’s Features:
— The Eternal Beauty of Japan Unveiled through Layering and Carving
— Tea tempers the spirit, calms and harmonizes the mind
Early Summer Nature Hiking & Walking
— Going from Kibune to Kurama
What’s on in the Old Capital This Month
— Seasonal and Traditional Events and Museums Guide
Cover Photo: The colorful azaleas blooming along the walls of Nishi Hongan-ji Temple. Beautifully trimmed azaleas exhibit not just one color but a mix of several, creating a superb view. Nishi Hongan-ji Temple is home to massive architectural gems from the Edo period (17-19th century), such as the Goei-do Hall and the Amida-do Hall, designated as National Treasures.
Photo courtesy of Moritz Marutschke, a gifted German photographer capturing the beauty of Kyoto: https://kyotographer.com