"This month's plans" offers you some ideas to visit and feel at peace during your stay as well as enjoy seasonal events in Kyoto. They are mostly in outdoor, including some mountains, so that visitors can enjoy a green and healthy stay and save money as well!
Gion-Matsuri Festival is a festival of Yasaka Shrine located in eastern Gion, which started in the 9th century. It was originally held to drive away the evil spirits.
This is a unique kyogen which is related to the Buddhism and famous throughout Japan. The performers wear mask […]
October is a month of change in Kyoto; text by Steve Cooke The weather changes from the balmy late summer of S […]
Teramachi Street (between Marutamachi and Oike), located to the south of the Imperial Park, is lined with many […]
This is an annual festival of a rustic and tranquil shrine located near the east side of the Imperial Palace. […]
October 20th, Maiko welcome the guests at the entrance of the castle. October 20th ~ 27th, Castle tour while r […]
“Kasakake” Ritual is the traditional archery on the horse began in the 8th century. You can see th […]
In ancient time, the custom was to select one princess to serve the god of ise Shrine in Mie Prefecture where […]
It is a good chance in autumn to enter without a reservation or your passport. It’s free of charge.
This annual festival is held to encourage a rich harvest and happy life. A women’s mikoshi (portable shr […]
This is one of the five celebrations for the changing season in Japan, also called “Chrysanthemum Festiv […]