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News from Kyoto City

News from Kyoto City

  1. Spring Tourism Season in Kyoto is starting!

  2. Spring Dance performances by the maiko and geiko “Haru no Odori” in 2024.

  3. Kyoto Cherry Blossom Calendar is updated!

  4. The Aoi Matsuri festival procession Sales information: Parade Viewing Seats

  5. We added the new “Events in Kyoto” (Apl 1 - Apl 14)

  6. We launched a new page listing experiences and activities on the Kyoto City Tourism Association’s multilingual website.

  7. The Live Camera will be installed near the Keage Incline during the cherry blossom season.

  8. "Kyoto Cherry Blossom Calendar 2024 " now open!

  9. The temporary baggage storage facility will be set up at Kyoto Station (From March 20th to 22nd, 30th, and 31st)

  10. The information on light-up and special opening events in spring in Kyoto 2024

  11. Announcement: Participate in the Kyoto City ShakeOut Drill for Earthquake Safety

  12. The Latest List of Flea Markets in Kyoto 2024

  13. We are delighted to announce the launch of a new information page dedicated to hot springs and public baths in Kyoto!

  14. Traffic Restrictions for Kyoto Marathon 2024 on February 18th

  15. Introduction of spring operation of Lake Biwa Canal Cruise

  16. KYOTO CITY MAKES NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S COVETED ‘BEST OF THE WORLD’ LIST FOR 2024!

  17. Introducing Our Domestic Faceboook & X pages "Kyoto Kanko Navi"

  18. Introducing Our Domestic Official Website 'KYOTO KANKO Navi'

  19. Updated List of Flea Markets in Kyoto 2024

  20. We published a new newsletter for Media and Agents!

  21. Announcing Kyoto Restaurant Winter Special 2024: Explore 185 Dining Experiences!

  22. The Setsubun season is approaching!

  23. For those living in or visiting Kyoto, do you know how to respond in case of emergencies?

  24. ”GYOEN project 2024” We released premium experiences

  25. Kyoto Winter Special Openings 2024 begins tomorrow

  26. Happy New Year 2024!

  27. Regarding New Year's and year-end business hours

  28. Kyoto Restaurant Winter Special 2024 will reveal soon!

  29. We published a new newsletter for Media and Agents!

  30. JOYA NO KANE (Bells for the New Year) list is updated

  31. This is a Message from Southern Gionmachi!

  32. Kyoto Autumn Leaves Calendar is updated!

  33. The Kyoto Sightseeing Bus will run a special route for Kyoto Winter Special Openings!

  34. Kyoto Winter Special Openings 2024 will start from January 6

  35. What you may want to know before autumn sightseeing in Kyoto

  36. We published a new newsletter for Media and Agents!

  37. Demonstration Project for Congestion in Autumn

  38. We added Jogging Courses in the Kamogawa-river area and the one-lap of Takaragaike Pond

  39. "The 72nd KOTOBUKI-KAI" voucher is available now.

  40. Kyoto won a Swiss Tourism Awards 2023

  41. NAKED GARDEN ONE KYOTO 2023

  42. The 2023 Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession will be carried out as planned today

  43. "KYOTO AUTUMN LEAVES CALENDAR 2023 " now open!

  44. Information on the 2023 Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession

  45. We will share the live camera for the Jidai Matsuri Festival and Kurama Fire Festival

  46. Please refrain from using rental car and take public transportation during the autumn season

  47. The information on light-up events in autumn in Kyoto 2023

  48. ~LAST SAMURAI~ Experience nineteenth-century samurai culture at Konkai Komyoji Temple

  49. We published a new newsletter for Media and Agents!

  50. New Mind Your Manners Poster Released

  51. Autumn Leaves Calendar will be available from late October

  52. Introducing about "Aki-no-Odori " in 2023

  53. A Special Version of the Kawamura Noh Theater’s “Enjoy Noh Program”

  54. What you may want to know before autumn sightseeing in Kyoto

  55. KYOTO EXPERIMENT 2023

  56. JR-Group revised JAPAN RAIL PASS price

  57. Navigate Kyoto sightseeing smoothly and get great deals with the Subway & Bus1-Day Pass

  58. We published a new newsletter for Media and Agents!

  59. Night sightseeing in Kyoto: Enjoy the splendid views and special events

  60. We published monthly and seasonal markets in autumn 2023

  61. New tours departing from Kyoto Station accompanied by The Kyoto City Visitor Host, a professional guide approved by Kyoto City, are now available

  62. Paid Spectator Seats for the Jidai Matsuri Festival are on sale from today

  63. Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2023 (KYO-MAF)

  64. Jidai Matsuri Festival 2023 will be held in October

  65. The entry for Kyoto Marathon 2024 will be close soon!

  66. Boarding reservations for this Autumn’s Lake Biwa Canal Cruise have started!

  67. The 2023 Gozan Okuribi bonfires will be carried out as planned today

  68. The effects of Kyoto Summer Special Openings due to Typhoon No.7

  69. Heavy rain and Storm warnings have been issued (9 a.m. August 15th)

  70. Heavy rain and Flood warnings have been issued (6 p.m. August 15th)

  71. Information on whether or not the 2023 Gozan Okuribi Bonfires will be held

  72. Notice for travelers from Kyoto City - A typhoon is approaching! -

  73. About the effect of Typhoon No. 7 for Kyoto Summer Special Openings

  74. We published a new newsletter for Media and Agents!

  75. Kyoto Marathon entry is now open for 2024 (Registration close on August 31)

  76. Moon viewing on a full moon night in 2023(Moon Viewing Events "Kangetsu Kai" in 2023)

  77. Kyoto has been nominated third place in the Travel + Leisure Readers' 25 Favorite Cities in the World of 2023

  78. The Gion Matsuri Festival (Ato Matsuri, or Latter Festival: Yamahoko Float Procession) Same-day tickets will be on sale!

  79. The 2023 Gion Matsuri Festival(Ato Matsuri(or Latter Festival: Yamahoko Float Procession)will be carried out as planned today.

  80. Information about the Gion Matsuri Festival (Ato Matsuri, or Latter Festival: Yamahoko Float Procession)

  81. New destination campaign has been launched by GetYourGuide: Discover Kyoto with GetYourGuide

  82. The 2023 Gion Matsuri Festival (Saki Matsuri (Former Procession): Yamahoko Float Procession) will be carried out as planned today

  83. We have started sharing live cameras of Kyoto Economy Center Shijo-dori Street and Hankyu Karasuma Station(July14 - July24, 2023)

  84. Information on whether or not the Gion Matsuri Festival (Saki Matsuri (Former Procession): Yamahoko Float Procession) will be held 2023

  85. How to avoid heat strokes during your summer trip to Japan

  86. We have published a new newsletter for Media and Agents!

  87. The Gozan Okuribi will be carried out in 2023

  88. We have made Gion Matsuri Yoiyama and Procession Guide 2023

  89. ”GION project 2023” We released more premium experiences

  90. Introducing about NAKED yusuzumi -cool evening- 2023 in World heritage Kamigamo-jinja shrine

  91. Gion Matsuri Festival Premium seat -enjoying to see Yamahoko-Junko Float Procession-

  92. We have published a new newsletter for Media and Agents!

  93. Heavy Rain Warning has been announced

  94. Kyoto Summer Special Openings 2023 will start from July 8

  95. The Nijo-jo Castle English Guided Tour will return to year-round service

  96. Gion Matsuri Festival Procession 2023 Viewing Seat Tickets(for individuals)will be sold from June 6

  97. The 2023 Aoi Matsuri Festival Procession will be carried out today(May 16)

  98. The 2023 Aoi Matsuri Festival Procession will be postponed to tomorrow due to the rain

  99. Information on the 2023 Aoi Matsuri Festival Procession

  100. We added an introduction to Area Information in Kyoto city

  101. Notice about website(March 29)

  102. "Kyoto cherry blossom calendar 2023" now open!

  103. Introducing about "Haru no Odori " in 2023

  104. Introducing about Aoi Matsuri Festival

  105. The Nijo-jo Castle English Guided Tour will be back in service

  106. Gion Corner is reopening on March 13

  107. Boarding reservations for this spring’s Lake Biwa Canal Cruise have started!

  108. Traffic Information for the KYOTO MARATHON 2023

  109. Introducing our new article: “The future of Kyoto tourism discussed with international Kyoto residents– Part 1 & Part 2”

  110. Introducing our new article: “What is most important in making the maintenance and utilization of a cultural property compatible with each other?”

  111. We have started publishing newsletter for Media and Agents!

  112. The 2022 Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession will be carried out as planned today

  113. "KYOTO AUTUMN LEAVES CALENDAR 2022 " now open!

  114. Information on the 2022 Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession

  115. Kyoto Travel Congestion Forecast now available in English

  116. Boarding reservations for this autumn’s Lake Biwa Canal Cruise have started!

  117. Entry deadline for Kyoto Marathon 2023 approaching!

  118. Notification about the Gozan Okuribi bonfires

  119. 2022 Gozan Okuribi Schedule

  120. Cautions upon viewing the Gozan Okuribi bonfires

  121. Introducing about Jidai Matsuri Festival

  122. Introducing about Gozan Okuribi

  123. The 2022 Gion Matsuri Festival will be carried out as planned (Ato Matsuri, or Latter Festival: Yamahoko Float Procession)

  124. Introducing about NORYO YUKA & KAWADOKO

  125. The 2022 Gion Matsuri Festival will be carried out as planned (Saki Matsuri (Former Procession): Yamahoko Float Procession)

  126. Introducing our new article: “The Experience of Accommodating the Food-Culture Diversity of Inbound Tourists Leading to a New Success”

  127. We ask all visitors to Gion Matsuri Festival ’s Yoiyama evenings and the Yamahoko Float processions

  128. Introducing about Gion Matsuri Festival

  129. Enjoy Kyoto with your mind at ease!

  130. Kyoto shrines and temples open to morning prayers and visits

  131. Introducing our Sustainable Activities article "Sustainable Beauty from Kyoto"

  132. Introducing our Art&Crafts article "Ecrin, a Button Shop"

  133. Introducing our Street Guide article " Hyakumanben" 

  134. "Kyoto cherry blossom calendar 2022" now open!

  135. Social Media Policy

  136. The Current Situation Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kyoto

  137. Introducing our Street Guide article " Daiei-dori Street" 

  138. Introducing our new See&Do articles!

  139. 【Entry period extended!】Online Kyoto Marathon 2022 supported by OMRON・WACOAL

  140. "Kyoto autumn leaves calendar 2021" now open!!

  141. KYOTO CHERRY BLOSSOM CALENDAR 2021 Now Open!

  142. 【NEW】Introducing our new video on Kyoto’s hospitality traditions: “Kyoto’s Promise: Enhance Your Well-being”

  143. KYOTO AUTUMN LEAVES CALENDAR 2020 Now Open!

  144. 【Notice】Canceled Event Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): The Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession 2020

  145. 【Notice】Canceled Event Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): The Yamahoko-Junko parades of floats of the Gion Matsuri Festival2020

  146. 【Notice】Canceled Event Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): The Aoi Matsuri Festival 2020

  147. 【NEW】Announcing the Opening of the New Kyoto Official Travel Guide Website!

  148. Regarding the Japan Visitor Hotline for Tourist Information or Assistance in the Event of Accident or Emergencies, Including the Novel Coronavirus.

  149. Traffic Information for the KYOTO MARATHON 2020

  150. 【Important Notice】Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia has Occurred in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China

  151. Kyoto Travel Chatbot is Open!

  152. Kyoto Arashiyama Hanatouro 2019 – The Pathway of Blossoms and Light

  153. World Masters Games 2021 coming up in KANSAI!

  154. Introducing a new video on the hot springs of Kyoto City!

  155. The 2019 Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession will be carried out as planned today.

  156. Traffic Information for the 2019 Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession

  157. Improving Public Awareness of Manners in Kyoto

  158. Rugby World Cup 2019 Information Desk Now Open!

  159. The Booking Website for Kyoto Jidai Matsuri Festival 2019 is Open!

  160. The 2019 Gion Matsuri Festival will be carried out as planned (Ato Matsuri, or Latter Festival: Yamahoko Float Procession.)

  161. The Kyoto Marathon 2020 is Open for Entry!

  162. Traffic Information for the 2019 Gion Matsuri Festival - Ato Matsuri, or Latter Festival: Yamahoko Float Procession

  163. The 2019 Gion Matsuri Festival will be carried out as planned (Saki Matsuri, or Pre-Festival: Yamahoko Float Procession.)

  164. Traffic Information for the 2019 Gion Matsuri Festival - Saki Matsuri, or Pre-Festival: Yamahoko Float Procession

  165. Beware of Deers, Boars and Monkeys!

  166. Information Concerning the G20 Osaka Summit (Late June 2019) (Updated)

  167. Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2019 (KYO-MAF)

  168. The Booking Website for Kyoto Gion Matsuri Festival 2019 is Open!

  169. The Aoi Matsuri Festival 2019 will be carried out as planned.

  170. Traffic Information for the Aoi Matsuri Festival 2019

  171. A New Service ‘Hop on hop off Bus’ in Kyoto “SKY HOP BUS KYOTO”

  172. Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art Renewal Opening on March 21, 2020

  173. The Booking Website for Kyoto Aoi Matsuri, 2019 is Open!

  174. Spring #Kyotogenic Campaign on Instagram

  175. Kyoto Restaurant Winter Special 2019

  176. Traffic Information for the KYOTO MARATHON 2019

  177. 2019 Arashiyama Spring Festival

  178. Making kyoto.travel Accessible for All

  179. Japan Luxury Travel Alliance