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Arashiyama
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Arashiyama is the second-most important sightseeing district in Kyoto, a historic district and mountain in western Kyoto, Japan, famous for its scenic beauty and attractions. Learn about its bamboo g
Read MoreCentral Kyoto
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Central Kyoto contains two of the most important tourist sites in the city: the Kyoto Gosho (Imperial Palace) and Nijo Castle, as well as a few smaller sights and attractions.  祇園祭 京都](https://p
Read MoreKyoto Events April
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
April is the most popular month to visit Kyoto, thanks to the blooming of the world famous cherry blossoms. There's a whole raft of events to celebrate their arrival, plus special openings of both the
Read MoreKyoto Events August
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
August is when you can witness the spectacular Daimonji Fire Festival, where massive Chinese characters set up on the hills around the town are set ablaze. The lantern floating ceremony and the otherw
Read MoreKyoto Events December
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Here's a rundown of special Kyoto events that happen during December. This is a good month to visit the city -- you might catch the tail end of the fall foliage season and, if you're lucky, you might
Read MoreKyoto Events February
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
It may still be chilly, but the first warmth of spring comes to Kyoto in February, and with it, the first plum blossoms too. There's also the fascinating Setsubun festival, which is celebrated at shri
Read MoreKyoto Events July
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
July sees the most important festival in Kyoto's yearly calendar take place: the Gion Matsuri. There are preceding events leading up to the big day, showing off the spectacular yamaboko (parade floats
Read MoreKyoto Events January
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
January sees several fascinating events happening in Kyoto. From celebrations of the New Year to the wonderful Toka Ebisu festival to raucous shrine prayers to get rich, there's plenty of quintessenti
Read MoreKyoto Events June
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
June is a wonderful time to visit Kyoto. The springtime crowds have departed, the heat of summer has yet to set in, and the green of the trees is still fresh and beautiful. Best of all, there are plen
Read MoreKyoto Events March
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Kyoto in March is spectacular -- there's the blooming of the plum blossoms and, later, the cherry blossoms, both celebrated with "hanami", karaoke and sake-soaked flower-viewing parties. There's also
Read MoreKyoto Events May
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
May is one of the best -- if not the best -- times to visit Kyoto. It's less crowded than April (when everyone comes to see the cherry blossoms), the weather is usually warm (but not hot) and lots of
Read MoreKyoto Events November
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
November is one of the best months to visit Kyoto -- the weather is generally sunny and cool and the fall foliage is at its peak. In addition, there is a huge selection of things going on in the city.
Read MoreKyoto Events October
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Here's a rundown of special Kyoto events that happen during October 2025, including my favorite Kyoto festival of them all, the Kurama Fire Festival. If you're visiting Kyoto in October, don't miss it
Read MoreKyoto Events September
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
September sees the special once-yearly opening of Heian-jingu Shrine's beautiful Shinen Garden and the To-ji Temple Homotsukan treasure house Autumn Special Opening. ![Lush green expanse of rice padd
Read MoreGetting Made Up As A Geisha Maiko Henshin
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Dressing like a geisha for a day is a fantasy shared by both Japanese and foreign ladies and MAICA, in the Miyagawa Geisha district, is one of the best places to do it. MAICA is one several places in
Read MoreHanamikoji Geisha District In The Evening
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
The best place to see geisha in Kyoto is Hanami-koji on the south side of Shijo-dori. A stroll through in the evening will usually yield at least one sighting. ![Gion district by night. Editorial cre
Read MoreKyoto Geisha
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Meeting one of Kyoto's geisha is a magical and memorable experience. Here, I'll tell you all about them, where to find them and how to enjoy geisha entertainment -- on any budget. ![Geisha in Kyoto](
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