Historical Kyoto Katsura Imperial Villa Tomoko Kamishima Katsura Imperial Villa, established by Imperial Prince Toshihito (1579-1629) and Toshitada (1619-1662), has many elaborate embellishments..
Culture Fushimi Sake Festival 2026 Saturday - Mar 14th Kyoto Prefecture is the second largest producer of sake in Japan, with Fushimi Ward in Kyoto City producing the majority of it...
Historical Hokoji Temple and its Fatal Bell Takako Sakamoto Hokoji Temple in Kyoto has a very dramatic, fatal bell on its premises, which doomed and led the Toyotomi Clan to destruction. They..
6 Historical Ishibei Koji Lane in Kyoto Gloria Ticconi In Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, Ishibei Koji Lane is an atmospheric narrow passage, lined with preserved traditional buildings...
Culture Hanezu Odori Dance Festival 2026 Sunday - Mar 22nd Hanezu, the colour of plum blossom. The pink is so surreal in the paintings, it is other worldly, almost referring to some Buddhist..
Culture Ebisuya Rickshaws Higashiyama Kyoto Stacy Kurokawa KYOTO: We found a couple of rickshaws across the street from the entrance to the shrine. The cheapest option for our family wa..
Culture The Star Festival 2026 Mid May The Star Festival has been running since 2012, and takes place at Stihl no Mori in Kyoto. The two-day event allows visitors to camp..
Culture Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen 2026 Mar 26th - Mar 29th The Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen event at Umekoji Park is a celebration of the versatile sweet potato, and last year's event drew in..