New Year’s Eve at Yasaka Shrine
December 4, 2017 12:46 pmA traditional custom unique to Kyoto, locals receive sacred fire at Yasaka-jinja and bring it back home, spinning a piece […]
A traditional custom unique to Kyoto, locals receive sacred fire at Yasaka-jinja and bring it back home, spinning a piece […]
Allow yourself to be tempted by the sight and smell of exquisite Japanese cuisine. Traditional Kyoto dishes are on display […]
A hands-on activity for kids – pounding mochi (rice cake) to make Japanese sweets. The first 20 children under 15 […]
Twenty selected groups showcase their best performances on the central stage in the Tempozan Marketplace. Watch the special performance by […]
Explore the atmospheric, dimly lit paths of the classical neighborhoods of Sagano and Arashiyama. Temples and shrines will be opened […]
A giant open-air public hot spring bath is open for free. Located on the riverbank, the large bath is a […]
Colorful, majestic hot air balloons will rise into the sky at the Omi Shirahama bathing beach. (Adverse weather may result […]
Japanese archery will be performed to celebrate the new year. Archers wearing classical kimono shoot arrows in the Ogasawara style […]
Hear all your favorite Christmas carols played on street organs and by antique music boxes. Enjoy the crystal clear acoustic […]
Witness this curious religious event where participants shout ‘Yassai Hossai!’ while walking on red hot coals.