The enchanting Cherry Blossom season begins from late March to early April where the Sakura trees come to life, becoming a visual treat drawing locals and travellers alike.

The Gion Shrine is found in the Yamashiro region of Japan. It is located immediately east of Kyoto, across the river from ...

Directly connected to Exit 2 of Hankyu Railway's Kyoto Kawaramachi Station. Alternatively, it's a 3-minute walk from Exit 3 of Keihan Railway's Gion Shijo Station. EDION offers tax-free services for ...

Morioka (盛岡), the capital of Iwate Prefecture, pulses as the region’s hub for trade, transport, and a history forged by the Nambu clan—samurai overlords who ruled for over 700 years. Their legacy ...

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The next festival is slated for May 8 to 15 2025. The Kyoto Gion Matsuri is the annual festival of Yasaka Shrine, with a history going back about 1,100 years. It's considered one of the top three ...

Therefore, the town extended the Kawazuzakura matsuri (Kawazu cherry blossom festival), originally scheduled to end on Feb. 28, to Sunday. During the festival, the blossoms are illuminated from 6 p.m.

Japan is home to amazing cultural events – so plan your trip around these Japanese celebrations in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and more ...

A woman and her daughter look at a showcase featuring 1,605 traditional Japanese dolls at an event celebrating Hina Matsuri, a traditional festival dedicated to the healthy growth of girls, in Konosu, ...

Kyoto isn’t the hidden gem it once was. When I first created this itinerary back in 2016, most of the city felt like a ...

In this guide, I’ll share a handful of less-touristy activities that allow you to see a different side of Kyoto—one that goes ...

KYOTO--Tourism officials here are offering ... called “Yamahoko Junko,” and the turns during the Saki Matsuri (the first climactic part of the Gion Festival) on July 17. Spectators in the ...