"Okera Mairi" is held at Yasaka Shrine in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. A traditional New Year's tradition in Kyoto, people take home a rope carrying a sacred flame. December 31, 2025
"Kyoto's Kitchen" in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, is bustling with shoppers. The number of Chinese customers has decreased, with some saying it's "easier to walk around than last year." December 30, 2025
The "New Year's Eve Bell Test" was held at Chion-in Temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward. Twice the usual number of people watched. December 27, 2025
A giant shimenawa rope appears at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, creating a welcoming New Year mood within the shrine grounds. December 26, 2025
Sanzen-in Temple's "Begging for Alms" winter practice in Ohara, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City. Monks travel around the mountain village in the warm rain. December 21, 2025
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
Ine Town, Kyoto Prefecture, creates tsunami evacuation manual for foreign tourists. Calls for early evacuation without luggage May 24, 2025