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26/06/2026

Kimono Robes from Kyoto now available!

Kimono Robes from Kyoto These loungewear kimono robes are made from cotton or cotton-satin and decorated with traditional Japanese motifs and gold ornamentation. All the kimono robes below were made in Kyoto. Buy one as a gift or for yourself to add a little luxury to your everyday life! Click the l...

21/06/2026

Dr. Komai's Residence in Kita-Shirakawa - a fine example of the architecture of William Merrell Vories and well worth visiting!

https://www.deepkyoto.com/dr-komais-residence/

01/06/2026

The Origins of Zen – A Flower and a Smile

The Origins of Zen – A Flower and a Smile May 30, 2026 by Michael Lambe Leave a Comment When you think of the word Zen, what images spring to mind? Perhaps you might imagine a dry garden of raked sand and rocks, a graceful black circle penned in ink on white paper, a black-robed monk seated in the...

30/04/2026

Biwako Grand Hotel – Our Return to Ogoto Onsen

FeaturedBiwako Grand Hotel – Our Return to Ogoto OnsenMichael LambeApril 30, 2026Not too long ago, having an errand to run in Shiga Prefecture, Mewby and I decided to make the most of our trip and stay overnight at a hot spring hotel. We ended up staying at the Biwako Grand Hotel, which we had act...

22/03/2026

22/03/2026

Original "Deep Kyoto" T-shirts from the original Deep Kyoto are now available!
https://deep-kyoto.teemill.com/

22/03/2026

Original "Deep Kyoto" T-shirts from the original Deep Kyoto are now available!
https://deep-kyoto.teemill.com/

15/03/2026

From Kimono to Yukata: Japan’s Traditional Clothing Explained https://www.deepkyoto.com/from-kimono-to-yukata-japans-traditional-clothing-explained/

03/03/2026

One from the archives: Hina Matsuri ~ A Magical Doll Festival https://www.deepkyoto.com/hina-matsuri-a-magical-doll-festival/