Culture Yasaka Shrine 4.7 (3Reviews) The Yasaka Cry, located in the Gion district in Kyoto, is often referred to as the Gion Shrine. The shrine is one of the most famous shrines in the city..
Culture Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 Early Feb - Early Mar The Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival has been held for almost a quarter of a century, and showcases early-blooming kawazuzakura alongside..
Culture Kumano Hongu Shrine Spring Festival 2025 Mid Apr The spring festival at the Hongu Taisha from April 13th to 15th each year gets absolutely everyone in Hongu Town to participate..
Culture Fire Festival of Kurama Temple 2024 Late Oct The Kurama Five Festival is one of the most spectacular events in Kyoto and takes place every year on the evening of October 22nd...
Culture Jigokudani Monkey Park 4.8 (4Reviews) Jigokudani is famous for its hot springs and the macaque monkeys that bathe in them. It is the only place in the world where wild monkeys bathe in hot..
Culture Akita Kanto Festival 2024 Early Aug The Kanto Matsuri is also known as the pole lantern festival. It is a Tanabata related celebration in Akita City held annually from..
Anime & Manga Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair 2024 Mid Sep The Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair (KYO-MAF) is an annual event that showcases the talent in the animation and graphic novel..
Culture Sendai Tanabata Fireworks Festival 2024 Early Aug 16,000 fireworks light up the sky over the Hirose River every August 5th evening. This is the kickoff for 3 days of Tanabata F..