2024

MIYAKO ODORI

Kyoto
Traditional Festival Folklore and Fair
During the month of Cherry Blossom Dance, geisha and maiko (apprentices) ... Read more
2024

AOI MATSURI

Kyoto
Parade
The "hollyhock festival" is one of the three largest festivals in Kyoto. On ... Read more
2024

GION MATSURI

Kyoto
Parade
It is the most famous festival in Japan. It dates back to the year 869 and ... Read more
2024

KURAMA NO HI MATSURI

Kyoto
Traditional Festival Folklore and Fair
During the Torch Festival, people gather at Yuki Shrine, and huge torches ... Read more
2024

OKERAMAIRI

Kyoto
Religious festival
This ritual festival illuminates the last night of the year in Kyoto. On ... Read more