By using this site, you agree to the use of cookies.
See our privacy policy for more information. This site uses machine translation, so content is not always accurate. Please note that translated content may differ from the original English page.

News from Kyoto City

News from Kyoto City

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

  2. Events in Kyoto Jun 12 - Jun 25, 2023

  3. Heavy Rain Warning has been announced

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

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

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

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

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

  9. Information on the 2023 Aoi Matsuri Festival Procession

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

  11. Notice about website(March 29)

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

  13. Introducing about "Haru no Odori " in 2023

  14. Introducing about Aoi Matsuri Festival

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

  16. Gion Corner is reopening on March 13

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

  18. Traffic Information for the KYOTO MARATHON 2023

  19. JOYA NO KANE(Bells for the New Year)

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

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

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

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

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

  25. Information on the 2022 Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession

  26. Kyoto Travel Congestion Forecast now available in English

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

  28. Entry deadline for Kyoto Marathon 2023 approaching!

  29. Notification about the Gozan Okuribi bonfires

  30. 2022 Gozan Okuribi Schedule

  31. Cautions upon viewing the Gozan Okuribi bonfires

  32. Introducing about Jidai Matsuri Festival

  33. Introducing about Gozan Okuribi

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

  35. Introducing about NORYO YUKA & KAWADOKO

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

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

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

  39. Introducing about Gion Matsuri Festival

  40. Enjoy Kyoto with your mind at ease!

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

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

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

  44. Introducing our Street Guide article " Hyakumanben" 

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

  46. Social Media Policy

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

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

  49. Introducing our new See&Do articles!

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

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

  52. KYOTO CHERRY BLOSSOM CALENDAR 2021 Now Open!

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

  54. KYOTO AUTUMN LEAVES CALENDAR 2020 Now Open!

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

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

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

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

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

  60. Traffic Information for the KYOTO MARATHON 2020

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

  62. Kyoto Travel Chatbot is Open!

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

  64. World Masters Games 2021 coming up in KANSAI!

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

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

  67. Traffic Information for the 2019 Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession

  68. JR-West’s “Kansai Area Pass” will Become More Convenient for Tourists to Kyoto

  69. Improving Public Awareness of Manners in Kyoto

  70. Rugby World Cup 2019 Information Desk Now Open!

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

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

  73. The Kyoto Marathon 2020 is Open for Entry!

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

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

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

  77. Beware of Deers, Boars and Monkeys!

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

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

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

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

  82. Traffic Information for the Aoi Matsuri Festival 2019

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

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

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

  86. Spring #Kyotogenic Campaign on Instagram

  87. Kyoto Restaurant Winter Special 2019

  88. Traffic Information for the KYOTO MARATHON 2019

  89. 2019 Arashiyama Spring Festival

  90. Making kyoto.travel Accessible for All

  91. Japan Luxury Travel Alliance