Visitors in kimonos enjoy a stroll along the "Chirimen Kaido" (Crepe Fabric Street) in Yosano Town, Kyoto Prefecture — featuring "chirimen" (crepe fabric) wind chimes. October 19, 2026
"Kasagake" Shinto ritual held at the World Heritage site Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto’s Kita Ward; spectacular equestrian feats under clear blue skies draw loud cheers. October 18, 2026
4,000 bamboo lanterns create an "enchanting world" in a bamboo grove in Muko City, Kyoto Prefecture. October 17, 2026
Autumn performances are set to begin in Pontocho, one of Kyoto’s traditional entertainment districts; maiko and geiko hold a final full-scale rehearsal. October 14, 2026
A rising-hit accommodation in northern Kyoto Prefecture: A private, whole-unit rental where you can enjoy squid fishing right on-site and tour the bay via water taxi. October 18, 2026
Is English proficiency unnecessary for restaurant staff? Here is what foreign tourists in Kyoto had to say. September 9, 2026
A former maiko in Kyoto has launched a business leveraging the artistic skills she mastered in the city's entertainment districts, targeting inbound tourists. August 24, 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