High school students from Wales, UK, are visiting Yosano Town, Kyoto Prefecture—an exchange sparked by a connection to a former prisoner of war from World War II October 27, 2026
"Butterflies that cross the sea" arrive in the Otokuni region of Kyoto Prefecture—a moment of rest before continuing their migration October 26, 2026
Hula dancers hold a recovery support event for the Noto Peninsula earthquake in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City October 25, 2026
"Out-of-season" Somei-Yoshino cherry blossoms bloom in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture; small pink flowers sway in the autumn breeze. October 23, 2026
Soft-serve ice cream made with "hot spring water" pumped from underground near Kyoto Station—what does it taste like? Now on sale at a hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto. October 23, 2026
A staircase providing direct access to the Kamo River has appeared in a park in central Kyoto; a pilot project is set for November, with the space intended for both relaxation and use as an evacuation route October 27, 2026
Kyoto’s Sagano Scenic Railway unveils its new-model sightseeing train. A special compartment carriage was also revealed—what does the interior look like? October 24, 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