Culture The Star Festival Kim The Star Festival has been running since 2012, and takes place at Stihl no Mori in Kyoto. The two-day event allows visitors t...
Food Donburi Grand Prix Kim Now in its 16th year, the Donburi Grand Prix will offer up a variety rice bowls piled high with toppings for visitors to choo...
Tanabata and Light-up at Kodai-ji Cathy Cawood Colorful display of decorated bamboo branches in the carpark of Kodai-ji in Kyoto to celebrate the festival of Tanabata. The ...
Culture Kahoen Hydrangea Festival Kim During peak hydrangea season, Kyoto's Kahoen garden is set to be filled with around 10,000 hydrangea bushes in bloom.
Activities Hydrangea Season at Mimuroto-ji Temple Kim Each year during Japan's rainy season, Kyoto's Mimuroto-ji Temple opens their hydrangea garden, which is filled with around 2...
Culture Gion Matsuri Japan Travel Enjoy centuries old traditions, lively parades, mouth-watering street food, and contagious fun at one of Japan’s most popular...
Culture Gion's Hassaku, Kyoto Julian Bohler 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) Karen Zheng Believed to be dated back to the 13th century, Gozan no Okuribi is an annual traditional event that takes place annually on A...
Miyagawacho Beer Garden Yuko Hagihara The Miyagawacho Beer Garden is a rare occasion where you can enjoy beer, daily specialities served by neighboring restaurants...
Culture Takashi Murakami - Mononoke Kyoto Kim A special exhibition coming to the Kyoto Kyocera Museum of Art in 2024 is set to showcase around 170 of Takashi Murakami's wo...