Culture Iwatayama Monkey Park Victoria Vlisides Hike up a mountainside, feed wild monkeys and enjoy the view at Kyoto's Iwatayama Monkey Park.
Culture Gion Matsuri 2026 Jul 1st - Jul 31st Enjoy centuries old traditions, lively parades, mouth-watering street food, and contagious fun at one of Japan’s most popular ..
Culture NAKED Garden of Light Heian Shrine 2025-2026 Dec 19th - Jan 18th This winter, Heian Shrine in Kyoto will host the NAKED Garden of Light Heian Shrine event, where visitors will experience a unique..
Culture Kodai-ji Autumn Illumination 2026 Late Oct - Mid Dec Formally known as Kodaijusho-zenji Temple and located in the Higashiyama Mountains of eastern Kyoto, Kodai-ji Temple was established..
Culture Miyako Odori 2026 Early - Late Apr The Miyako Odori performance in Minamiza theatre in Kyoto hass a long history and involves the best geiko and maiko of Kyoto. The..
Culture The Kimono Forest Of Arashiyama Khoirunnisa Wirdaningrum Kimono Forest is a collection of gorgeous cylinder-shaped pillars which lined the lane way to Randen tram station on Kyoto’s K..
Culture Daigo-ji Temple Founded in 874, Daigo-ji Temple is one of Kyoto's most scenic religious sites. The hillside temple grounds make it a prime spot for cherry bloss..
Festivals Aoi Matsuri Festival 2026 Friday - May 15th The Aoi Matsuri is one of the oldest and most celebrated festivals in Japan. So much so, the word “Matsuri” originally referre..