Ohara, a charming rural town tucked away in the mountains of northern Kyoto, is just an hour's journey from Kyoto Station. Surprisingly, it's still considered part of Kyoto's city limits. The town is famed for the stunning Sanzenin Temple, drawing vi

The image of the temple, richly coated in gold leaf, reflects stunningly in the waters of Kyokochi, known as the mirror pond. It's perhaps the most iconic image of Kyoto. Kinkaku-ji Temple, or "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion," is a sight that trul