Autumn performances are set to begin in Pontocho, one of Kyoto’s traditional entertainment districts; maiko and geiko hold a final full-scale rehearsal. October 14, 2026
"Hana-chozu" (floral water displays) featuring floating Halloween pumpkins have appeared at a temple in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture. October 14, 2026
New restaurant opens at the "Nintendo Museum" in the southern part of Kyoto Prefecture; features themes from "Super Mario" and "The Legend of Zelda." October 14, 2026
A fireworks display featuring approximately 6,000 shells was held for the first time in Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture—accompanied by footage from an outdoor music festival headlined by popular artists. October 11, 2026
"Ohitaki-sai" (fire-burning ritual) held at Mukō Shrine in Mukō City, Kyoto Prefecture; prayers are offered amidst rising flames as *gomagi* (ritual prayer sticks) inscribed with wishes are cast into the fire. October 11, 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
The Miyamoto-gumi, a parishioner organization of Yasaka Shrine that leads the portable shrine procession at the Gion Festival, is recruiting new members. May 26, 2026
What's new on the popular "Bamboo Path" walking trail in Mukō City, Kyoto Prefecture? It's designed to make it safer for foreign tourists and enhance its appeal. April 23, 2026