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Discover a hidden bamboo forest in Kyoto at Kodai-ji Temple. Skip the crowds of Arashiyama and explore this lesser-known bamboo grove with tips.

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Hideaki Hatta, the longtime president of Kyoto Animation, died on February 16, 2026 at the age of 76. The studio announced his death on its website on March 2.

Kyoto is not as well-regarded for its food scene as nearby Osaka (considered the "kitchen of Japan"), but it's still home to many fine establishments. To get a sample of local cuisine, head to Nishiki ...

Gion is a historic Kyoto neighborhood known for its willow-lined streets, wooden ryokan (traditional inns), antique shops, kaiseki (Japanese haute cuisine) restaurants, and centuries-old tea houses.

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