The Ashizoroe ceremony, a ritual held prior to the Aoi Matsuri festival at a World Heritage shrine in Kita-ku, Kyoto City. Horses gallop through the grounds, which are covered in fresh greenery. May 1, 2025
"Kamogawa Odori" in Pontocho, Kyoto opens on May 1st. Maiko and geisha perform a spectacular show April 30, 2025
A famous azalea spot in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, opens to the public. Families enjoy the colorful flowers. April 26, 2025
The highest price ever won at the Uji tea "Hatsuichi" market in southern Kyoto Prefecture. Demand expected due to an increase in inbound tourists? April 24, 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
Inbound tourism is progressing at Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three most scenic spots, in Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture. "Making sightseeing after getting off the station smoother." October 18, 2024
"You can't cross when the light is red..." Kyoto Prefectural Police issues stickers for foreigners on push-button traffic lights September 24, 2024