Chion-in Temple in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City is hosting a free tour of the construction site of the Seishido Hall, a nationally important cultural property. March 3, 2026
The traditional "Nagashi Hina" festival takes place at Shimogamo Shrine, a World Heritage Site in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City. March 3, 2026
Imperial Hotel Kyoto opens in Gion, Kyoto. The suite room costs 3 million yen per night. The full details are revealed. March 3, 2026
The weeping plum blossoms at Mimuroto Temple in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture are in full bloom. Layers of red and white flowers bloom. March 1, 2026
Kyoto University develops a humanoid robot that preaches the teachings of Buddha. Equipped with Buddhist AI, it responds with voice commands and even clasps its hands in prayer. February 25, 2026
Kyoto City Bus to introduce "Citizen Priority Pricing." How can we distinguish between "citizens" and "non-citizens"? February 19, 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
