Culture Yabusame Shinji Early May Every year in early May. witness the Yabusame Shinji at Shimogamo shrine, where Japanese mounted archers fire arrows at enemy targets...
Culture Firefly Viewing in Uji Late May - Mid Jun From late May to mid-June, Uji City Botanical Park near Kyoto plays host to fireflies, delighting young and old alike. A short..
Tanabata at Kodai-ji Early Jul Colorful display of decorated bamboo branches in the carpark of Kodai-ji in Kyoto to celebrate the festival of Tanabata. The handmade..
Culture The 5th Tatsushige no Kai - Dojoji Mid Jul The Kongo school of Noh will be staging a one-off performance of the play Dojoji by actor Tatsushige Udaka at the Kongo Noh Theatre..
Culture Gion Matsuri Jul 1 - Jul 31st Gion Matsuri is Kyoto’s largest festival which takes place throughout the month of July by the Yasaka Shrine.
Culture Gion's Hassaku, Kyoto Early Aug The first of August is a very special day in Kyoto’s Gion neighbourhood. Named after a term which designates the first day of ..
Culture Gozan no Okuribi (Mountain Bonfire) Mid Aug Believed to be dated back to the 13th century, Gozan no Okuribi is an annual traditional event that takes place annually on August..
Miyagawacho Beer Garden Mid Jul - Late Aug The Miyagawacho Beer Garden is a rare occasion where you can enjoy beer, daily specialities served by neighboring restaurants, and..