The Mikage Festival, a ritual to welcome the spirits of the gods, was held in preparation for the Aoi Festival, one of Kyoto's three major festivals. May 12, 2026
A "Bread Festival" featuring 20 popular shops was held at the Kyoto International Convention Center in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, with 300 people lining up before the doors even opened. May 9, 2026
A department store in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, has closed its doors. Messages of gratitude are pouring in. May 6, 2026
The "Kakeuma Shinto Ritual" is an acrobatics performance held at Fujinomori Shrine in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City. May 5, 2026
The Saio-dai (principal princess of the Aoi Festival) performed the "Misogi (purification) ceremony" at Shimogamo Shrine, a World Heritage site in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City. May 4, 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
The shopping district of Gion, a world-famous tourist destination in Kyoto, is cleaned every week. December 10, 2025