Lotus flowers, a symbol of the Pure Land, are in full bloom in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture July 31, 2025
The "Nagoshi Festival" concludes the Gion Festival at a shrine in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. Approximately 300 people, including parishioners and float-related personnel, attend the festival. July 31, 2025
The "blueberry picking experience" at this farm in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture is popular. All-you-can-eat and bulk courses available. July 31, 2025
The temperature in Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture, reached 40.6°C, exceeding 40°C for the first time in recorded history in the prefecture. Kyoto City also exceeded 39°C. July 30, 2025
The portable shrines are returning from Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City to Yasaka Shrine in Higashiyama Ward. Three portable shrines are bravely returning to the Gion Festival. July 24, 2025
Ine Town, Kyoto Prefecture, creates tsunami evacuation manual for foreign tourists. Calls for early evacuation without luggage May 24, 2025
The latest trash cans have been unveiled in the Saga-Arashiyama area of Kyoto. What's behind their installation, the first in eight years? May 13, 2025
AI duty-free vending machine appears at Nijo Castle in Kyoto. "I was surprised at how much it sold for such a high-priced item" including a 220,000 yen pearl bracelet February 18, 2025
12 hidden spots to see autumn leaves in Kyoto: "Stunning," "Breathtaking," and "Less Crowded" November 13, 2024