Explore Kyoto's bamboo groves in the lowest seasons ... stroll the scenic Togetsukyo Bridge with views of the forested hills, share the trail to Iwatayama with more than 100 pink-faced Japanese ...

A 400km ride through Kyoto – the prefecture, not the city. Farms in this lush countryside supported the ancient capital's unique cuisine and tea culture, while artisans used local wood and stone ...