The Toei Kyoto Studio Park―a theme park in Kyoto modelled after the Edo period of Japan―is set to hold an exhibition from next month titled "A Bizarrely Great Adventure Through the Body" in which you can travel through a giant model of a body to learn all about faeces. The event is themed on the best-selling children's book series Grossology by Sylvia Branzei which gives humorous but straightforward descriptions of bodily functions and various medical conditions. Stinky Poop (Unchi Kusai), the ninja mascot of the event, will join visitors on their adventure as they experience the gross potential of the human body: burps, farts, bodily odours, and more.   A total of fifteen attractions will make up the event where kids and adults can discover the "secrets" of the human body. Sneeze Shutter At the Sneeze Shutter you will learn why we sneeze by firing balls―the "foreign substance" entering the nose―into the giant nostrils which will cause it to become itchy. If you can get five balls into the nose it will let out a sneeze and blown out the balls. The Kidney Game At the Kidney Game you will help deliver urea, sugar, and other materials necessary for the kidney to the blood vessels to understand how the kidney functions. Poop Fortune Telling Sit on a real toilet and a poo character will appear on the monitor to tell you your fortune that day. Poo Exhibition Learn all about poo at the display board which features lots of interesting information. Burp Kid Why do we burp when we drink fizzy beverages? Burp Kid will explain it to you. Take a photo with the giant poo At the end of your trip to the event, take a commemorative photo next to the giant poo pile and butthole.   This is just a snippet of what there is to see at Kyoto's bizarre poo exhibition. Visit to learn all about something we all do but don't talk about!

The ancient city of Kyoto enjoys waves of tourists and sightseers from around the world throughout the year. It is particularly hot during the summertime because it's situated in a valley. If you've never walked around Kyoto's towns at night then we invite you to add it onto your list of sightseeing experiences.   We have compiled a list of 5 must-visit locations to best enjoy Kyoto's nightscape. We are joined by Taka, a Japanese Instagrammer who conveys the beauty of Kyoto through his picturesque photographs which has has provided us today.  

Kyoto Station & Kyoto Tower

The modern architecture of Kyoto Station is a juxtaposition against the traditional image of Kyoto. There are lots of great places inside the station where you can get up high and gaze down at Kyoto's streets, but the absolutely unmissable nighttime spot are the mirrored windows. When evening sets in, you can see Kyoto Tower―which is opposite the station―reflected on the outside. Of course, you can enjoy the tower during the day too, but at night they light it up, making for a truly magical sight.   ▼Kyoto Station Address: Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto Station Building Official Website: https://www.kyoto-station-building.co.jp/   ▼Kyoto Tower Address: 721-1 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Opening Hours: 9:00-21:00 (Last Entries 20:40) *Opening hours subject to change without notice Official Website: https://www.keihanhotels-resorts.co.jp/kyoto-tower/    

Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine is an easy sightseeing spot to reach being just a 5-minute stroll from Gion-Shijo Station. The shrine is a power spot said to provide good luck when it comes to marriage ties. It bustles with visits from people from around the world and is in fact open 24-hours a day. Paying a visit at night provides you with an entirely different look at Yasaka Shrine. Why not dine out along Shijō Street and take a walk to the shrine when the sky turns dark?   ▼Yasaka Shrine Address: 625 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Official Website: http://www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp/    

Kyoto Minamiza Theatre

Minamiza is the oldest theatre in Japan and is officially registered as a Japanese Tangible Cultural Property. Like Yasaka Shrine, the closest station to the theatre is Gion-Shijo Station. Leave through Exit 6 and it's right outside.   Minamiza has a long history spanning back to 1610 when it was founded. In May this year, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu performed a special concert there entitled Kyary Kabuki Kabuki which made use of projection mapping, fusing history and tradition with the latest cutting-edge technology to provide a concert like no other. The theatre is becoming a new sightseeing spot as it is lit up at nighttime. All of the lights are turned on until 10pm after which just the roof lights are kept on.   ▼Kyoto Minamiza Theatre Address: 198 Nakanocho, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Official Website: https://www.shochiku.co.jp/play/theater/minamiza/    

Ninenzaka

Ninenzaka is a long winding road that leads up to Kiyomizu-dera temple and is also a very famous tourist spot. It is registered under the Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Historic Buildings. In the daytime, the street bustles with locals and tourists dipping in and out of the souvenir shops, but the dark evenings of Ninenzaka are another kind of wonderful. The number of tourists drops significantly at night meaning you can have the street all to yourself and take plenty of photos, warm lanterns lighting your way.   ▼Ninenzaka Address: 2 Kiyomizu, Masuyacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Official Website: http://www.2nenzaka.ne.jp/    

Kiyomizu-dera

Kiyomizu-dera is a 25-minute walk from Kiyomizu-Gojō Station which is reached via the Keihan Main Line. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this ancient Buddhist temple is a very popular tourist destination. What we want those of you to see when visiting in the evening is the beautiful sunset which can be seen from the temple, colouring the streets of Kyoto a gorgeous orange.   ▼Kiyomizu-dera Address: 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Opening Hours: https://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/access.php Official Website: https://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/   Taka has visited so many incredible locations in Kyoto, so if you're planning a trip there and need some recommendations be sure to follow him on Instagram.   Photos: Taka

The ancient city of Kyoto enjoys flurries of tourists and sightseers from around the world throughout the year. It is particularly hot during the summertime because it's located in a valley.   Shojuin is a Buddhist Temple located in a summer retreat that was erected nearly 800 years ago. Hidden at the temple is the 11-faced Buddha statue of Kannon Bosatsu which is open to the public only once every 50 years.   The temple has a long history, and today it is used as a site for yoga, copying the sutras, and other activities when booked in advance. It's enjoyed by people of all ages.   Today, we are joined by Macchan, an Instagrammer who tours the many sightseeing spots of Kyoto. They have provided photographs of the must-see parts of this ancient temple. Shojuin is famous for its beautiful heart-shaped window located in the reception hall as well as its 160 pieces of ceiling art. The decorative window has been around for nearly 1,400 years and has survived disasters. It stands as a symbol of happiness. From outside the heart window visitors can enjoy the different flowers through the four seasons. Right now during summer the view is a green spectacle. At nighttime the outdoor garden is lit up beautifully as shown in the photo.   Shojuin is famous for its summer Wind Chime Festival which is currently running until September 18. 2,000 colourful wind chimes gently sway around the temple with the summer breeze. The chimes are there for their sound and appearance and to elicit that sense of refreshing coolness. Even the wind chimes are illuminated in the evenings. They are lit up on weekends only (except August 1 to 18) from 18:00-20:00.   The hypnotic ring of the wind chimes sounds they are calling the wind. If you're travelling to Kyoto this hot summer, why not plan a trip to Shojuin?   Macchan has lots of other photos on their Instagram where you can feel the vibe of Kyoto. Use it as reference when you're planning your Kyoto sightseeing.

Eggs ’n Things, Shijo Street, Kyoto will be selling luxurious Uji matcha pancakes from August 1, 2019.    Eggs 'n Things Shijo Street first launched their delicious uji matcha pancakes back in February 2017. The pancakes quickly became a big hit among the locals as well as the tourists, appealing to visitors who wanted to discover more about Kyoto. This summer, Eggs 'n Things is packing their Kyoto-limited pancakes with even more Kyoto goodness.   These pancakes are luxuriously covered with rich matcha custard cream and garnished with rice flour dumplings, adzuki bean paste, chestnuts and a mini monaka wafer cake. Matcha is even kneaded into the pancake dough, maximising its mellow flavour. If you visit Kyoto, be sure to fully immerse yourself in the wonders of matcha ordering these matcha pancakes at Eggs 'n Things Shijo Street, Kyoto.