"Kyoto Marathon" held to celebrate 40 years of Super Mario. Runners cheered on with enthusiastic support and fans with their names on them. February 15, 2026
The "Nirvana Painting" is now on display at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a World Heritage Site in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. February 15, 2026
A giant "Godairiki Mochi" is on display at a hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto. A monk blows a conch shell to infuse the Kagami Mochi with a soul. February 12, 2026
Geisha and maiko promote "Kitano Odori" in the entertainment district of Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City. This dance drama is an adaptation of "Cinderella," a famous Disney film. February 11, 2026
Discount store "Don Quijote" to open along Shijo Street in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City. "Inbound-focused store" with takeout options February 9, 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
Kyoto Station to guide lost foreign tourists, the cause of congestion. "Key to easing congestion" soon to be completed October 1, 2025
Foreign tourists mistaken it for a trash can? A mountain of trash in an "offerings container" at a tourist spot in Kyoto City. Residents are "very disappointed." September 10, 2025
Google Maps announces the top 5 popular spots in Kyoto Prefecture based on word of mouth. Which one tops the list, beating out Kinkaku-ji Temple in third place? August 24, 2025