Cherry blossoms and hanami in Kyoto Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto: Yaezakura on Horikawa River
Yaezakura (八重桜:double-flowered cherry blossoms) along the Horikawa riverside are now in full bloom. The Horikawa River (...
2024-05
Cherry blossoms and hanami in Kyoto 
Famous Places in Kyoto Heavy rain in Kyoto Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge, flooding of Katsura River and Kamo River
Record-breaking heavy rains in Kyoto have caused flood damage to the Arashiyama Togetsukyo Bridge (嵐山渡月橋) and Katsura Ri...
Famous Places in Kyoto Yamashiro Kodo: A Walking Course with History and Maps
The Yamashiro Kodo (山背古道) is a 25-kilometer walking course that runs north to south through the Yamashiro area in southe...
Famous Places in Kyoto Hydrangea on Oike street, Kyoto
Did you know that there is a famous hydrangea spot in the heart of Kyoto, on Oike Street? When it comes to hydrangea spo...
Festivals in Kyoto Tanabata festival at Kitano-Tenmangu in Kyoto, Mitarashi Festival
The “Kyo-no-Tanabata” (京の七夕, Tanabata festival in Kyoto) was held at Kitano-Tenmangu. As the opening event of the Tanaba...
Kyoto Shrines and Temples Hanjo-jinja Shrine in Kyoto, Shrine of Business Prosperity
I would like to introduce Hanjo-jinja Shrine in Kyoto, which is said to be the only shrine in Japan dedicated to busines...
Festivals in Kyoto Hanjo matsuri Festival, Mikoshi parade at Hanjo-jinja Shrine in Kyoto
On May 19, the Hanjo matsuri (festival), Mikoshi parade at Hanjo-jinja Shrine in Kyoto, a portable shrine parade of the ...