Culture Ebisu Festival in Kyoto 2026 Early - Mid Jan Held at Yasaka Shrine in Japan's former capital Kyoto, the Ebisu Festival is Kyoto's first festival of the New Year, dedicated to the god of prosperity
Culture Kemari Hajime in Kyoto 2026 Early Jan Kemari Hajime in Kyoto: a traditional New Year event at Shimogamo Shrine, where men in period costume play an ancient traditional ball game.
13 Culture Sumiyoshi Taisha in Photos Connor Lappin Going inside the Sumiyoshi Taisha temple in southern Osaka
11 Culture Teisho-in Temple, Kaminagaya Peter Sidell In Kaminagaya in the suburbs of Yokohama in Japan, Teisho-in is a peaceful Buddhist temple with attractive grounds and interesting statues and carvings
26 Culture Sunday Morning in Kyoto Elena Lisina The walk on a Sunday morning in Kyoto can be quiet and soothing.
Culture Sakura Hunting in Kyoto Andi Muhammad Rizki Here are five great places in Kyoto to enjoy the two weeks of blooming sakura cherry blossoms during spring.
7 Culture Koryu-ji Temple in Kyoto Peter Sidell Between central Kyoto and Arashiyama in Japan, Koryu-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple, home to some impressive, beautiful statues.
Culture Hourin-ji Temple in Kyoto Peter Sidell In Kyoto in central Japan, Hourin-ji is a charming Buddhist temple, enjoyable for its population of daruma figures, traditional Japanese dolls that symbolise
