A test pull of the *yamahoko* floats for the *Ato Matsuri* (Latter Festival) of Kyoto's Gion Matsuri is underway; participants are hauling the ropes while streaming with sweat amidst sweltering heat that reached a high of 38.1°C today. July 20, 2026
A "Fox Wedding" procession becomes reality in Joyo City, Kyoto Prefecture—a mystical parade of 100 people carrying glowing lanterns. July 20, 2026
"Shiro-ika Festival" to be held in northern Kyoto Prefecture; seasonal *shiro-ika* (swordtip squid) and tuna *nigiri* sushi will also be served. July 19, 2026
The "Mitarashi Festival" begins at Shimogamo Shrine in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto; prayers offered for good health amidst scorching heat. July 18, 2026
"Kame-Poo," a popular pool in central Kyoto Prefecture, has opened for the season, with lines forming for the water slide. July 18, 2026
The Miyamoto-gumi, a parishioner organization of Yasaka Shrine that leads the portable shrine procession at the Gion Festival, is recruiting new members. May 26, 2026
What's new on the popular "Bamboo Path" walking trail in Mukō City, Kyoto Prefecture? It's designed to make it safer for foreign tourists and enhance its appeal. April 23, 2026
Kyoto City Bus to introduce "Citizen Priority Pricing." How can we distinguish between "citizens" and "non-citizens"? February 19, 2026
"I really want to go to northern Kyoto Prefecture on normal tires during the heavy snowfall." Roadside stations struggle to accommodate tourists, warning them of danger... February 4, 2026