Kamo River Noryo-yuka
One of Kyoto’s special summer traditions is Kamo River Noryo-yuka, where restaurants set up open-air terraces along the Kamo River so guests can enjoy a[…]
Discovering Gion’s Hidden Alleyways
Step beyond Gion’s main streets and discover narrow alleyways filled with history, mystery, and the quiet beauty of old Kyoto. Beyond Gion’s famous streets, there[…]
Gion Festival Float-Pulling Ceremony in Kyoto
Today, Kyoto was filled with excitement as the Yamahoko Hikizome, the traditional float-pulling ceremony of the Gion Festival’s Saki Matsuri, took place.The streets were crowded[…]
Just a Short Walk from Gion: Shoren-in Temple Special Summer Night Illumination
Special Evening Admission – “Blue Lotus Summer Lights” *Event PeriodJuly 17 (Fri) – August 23 (Sun), 2026Closed: August 13 (Thu) – August 16 (Sun) *Opening[…]