At Ota Shrine in Kita Ward, Kyoto City, a famous flower that has been in bloom since the Heian period is now in full bloom. May 8, 2025
The traditional "Kamo Horse Race" takes place at Kamigamo Shrine in Kita Ward, Kyoto City. Ten horses gallop through the grounds amid the fresh greenery. May 5, 2025
The Aoi Matsuri "Misogi" ritual is being held at Kamigamo Shrine in Kita Ward, Kyoto City. This is a time for the Saio-dai to "prepare themselves to devote themselves to prayer." May 4, 2025
"Yabusame Ritual" at Shimogamo Shrine in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City. A display of the skills of man and horse in a forest of fresh greenery. May 3, 2025
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
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