At the end of Part 3 of this 'HIDDEN PATHS - Walking Historical Kyoto' meets 'Supernatural Japan Podcast' series, a trek to some...

'HIDDEN PATHS - Walking Historical Kyoto' teamed up with 'Supernatural Japan Podcast' to take a trek to some historical locations across...

Salon de Muge opened in 2017 and is an extension of the well-known Kyoto Kikunoi restaurant, HIDDEN PATHS visited and tried some matcha...

Hajime udon restaurant is a HIDDEN PATHS gem for food lovers in Kyoto. By my own recommendation it is the best udon in Kyoto, and located...

'HIDDEN PATHS - Walking Historical Kyoto' paired up with 'Supernatural Japan Podcast' to take a trek to some historical locations across...

'HIDDEN PATHS - Walking Historical Kyoto' recently joined up with 'SUPERNATURAL JAPAN PODCAST' to take a walk around some of the...

The 'Sakafune-ishi' is a mysterious stone in the Asuka region of Nara, not far from the more well known Masuda no Iwafune (The Rock Ship...

Nestled alongside the entrance to the Kyoto Botanical Gardens entrance is a small quiet space that offers, in the words of Monty Python...

As I began to climb the stone steps, I couldn't help but feel a little anxious. I was aware of the numerous stories connected to this...

Bear attacks have been coming up in the news and media at an alarmingly increasing rate of late. The year 2023-2024 (April to March) saw...

In 1582, at Honnoji in Kyoto, Oda Nobunaga took his own life after the temple buildings in which he was staying were surrounded and set...

The Uji Ryuo, the ancient grave sites of the Fujiwara clan, going back to the Heian Era 900 years ago, are dotted around the Kohata area...

Last year, in part 1 we covered some of the changes to Taiyogaoko Park in recent years such as the hiking route, glamping style cafe, and...

Daikichiyama and Asahiyama are locations in Uji that offer spectacular views over the Uji area, looking down on the World Heritage Site...

Manpukuji is the head temple of the Obaku sect of Buddhism, and was founded in 1661. It was founded by the Ming Chinese priest Yinyuan...

In the sake brewing area of the castle town of Fushimi, Kyoto by the head offices of the brewing company Gekkeikan is a hidden short...

HIDDEN PATHS - Walking Historical Kyoto and PARANORMAL KANSAI (companion book to the HIDDEN PATHS series) has featured on a number of...

Hatsumōde (初詣, hatsumōde) is the first visit of the year to a temple or shrine, a task usually taken by people within the first few days...

Taiyogaoka Park in Uji, Kyoto is an expanse of woodland that offers a wide range of activities both active and relaxing. A well-kept and...

The TENGU have been a part of Japanese legend and folktales for hundreds of years. These cryptid-like beings, Heavenly Sentinels of...