Activities Umenomiya Taisha Plum Festival 2026 Early Mar Each year on the first Sunday in March, Kyoto's Umenomiya Taisha Shrine is home to a plum blossom festival that celebrates the..
Activities Omurozakura at Ninna-ji Temple Kim Bergström Each year during spring, Kyoto's Ninna-ji Temple is decorated with the color of various cherry trees in bloom. Among the trees..
Activities Nagaoka Tenmangu Azalea Festival Kim Bergström The annual Nagaoka Tenmangu Azalea Festival celebrates the beauty of 150 year old Kirishima azalea bushes, which are in full bloom..
9 Food Sarasa Nishijin Shinobu Ishikawa An 80-year-old bathhouse is transformed into a cafe, whilst retaining its features reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki's Academy Award..
Planning Autumn in Kyoto Serena Ogawa Ever wonder what the best time to visit Kyoto is? Wonder no more! Autumn is upon us and with it comes Kyoto's loveliest season...
Culture Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair 2025 Mid Sep The Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair (KYO-MAF) is an annual event that showcases the talent in the animation and graphic novel..
Activities Japanese Garden Photography Class Bonson Lam The variety of its landscapes make Tenju-an a photographers delight, challenging your camera techniques and angles.
Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites Celine Ong Kyoto, Japan’s cultural capital, is home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage Shrines and Temples. To make the most out of your itinera..