An endangered species of bitterling—nearly extinct in the Yodo River basin—is now on display in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto. Visitors are captivated by its beautiful appearance, which shimmers in shades of silver and pink. October 30, 2026
A new cruise ship from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has made its maiden call at a port in northern Kyoto Prefecture. A welcome ceremony was held at the pier, and passengers set off to visit Amanohashidate and the traditional boat houses (funaya) of Ine October 28, 2026
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
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
