The Reisai Festival, held annually at the Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto is distinguished by an ancient dance performance. Dating back to…

History of Shimogamo Shrine The Shimogamo Shrine, colloquially known as Kamomiya Shrine, is steeped in history and cultural significance. As one…

The Taue Rice Planting Festival in Fushimi Inari Shrine Every year, as the season of rice cultivation begins, the sacred precincts…

The History of Nō Nō (or “noh”), an over six-century-old style of Japanese theater, is a distinct blend of narrative music…

The Kifune Shrine in Kyoto, an abode of water gods for more than a 1000 years, recently celebrated its most important…

The much-anticipated Kamo Kurabeuma, a unique and historic horse race, will once again occur on May 5th at Kyoto’s Kamigamo Shrine….

Overarching Bloom Timeline Kyoto, a city renowned for its gorgeous and ancient temples, has an annual schedule as colorful as its…

One unique way to experience the tranquility of nature while in Kyoto is through a walk down the famed wisteria tunnels….

Held annually in May, the Kamogawa Odori showcases traditional Japanese dance and music, performed by Kyoto’s geiko and maiko from Pontocho….

Every third Sunday of May each year, thousands of tourists are drawn to the Katsura River in Arashiyama for a unique…