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News from Kyoto City

News from Kyoto City

  1. Kyoto Autumn Leaves Calendar is updated!

  2. We added the new “Events in Kyoto” (Dec 11 - Dec 24)

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

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

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

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

  7. Demonstration Project for Congestion in Autumn

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

  9. Kyoto won a Swiss Tourism Awards 2023

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

  11. NAKED GARDEN ONE KYOTO 2023

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

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

  14. Information on the 2023 Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession

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

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

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

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

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

  20. New Mind Your Manners Poster Released

  21. Autumn Leaves Calendar will be available from late October

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

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

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

  25. KYOTO EXPERIMENT 2023

  26. JR-Group revised JAPAN RAIL PASS price

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

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

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

  30. We published monthly and seasonal markets in autumn 2023

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

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

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

  34. Jidai Matsuri Festival 2023 will be held in October

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  57. The Gozan Okuribi will be carried out in 2023

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

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

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

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

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

  63. Heavy Rain Warning has been announced

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

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

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

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

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

  69. Information on the 2023 Aoi Matsuri Festival Procession

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

  71. Notice about website(March 29)

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

  73. Introducing about "Haru no Odori " in 2023

  74. Introducing about Aoi Matsuri Festival

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

  76. Gion Corner is reopening on March 13

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

  78. Traffic Information for the KYOTO MARATHON 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

  85. Information on the 2022 Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession

  86. Kyoto Travel Congestion Forecast now available in English

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

  88. Entry deadline for Kyoto Marathon 2023 approaching!

  89. Notification about the Gozan Okuribi bonfires

  90. 2022 Gozan Okuribi Schedule

  91. Cautions upon viewing the Gozan Okuribi bonfires

  92. Introducing about Jidai Matsuri Festival

  93. Introducing about Gozan Okuribi

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

  95. Introducing about NORYO YUKA & KAWADOKO

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

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

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

  99. Introducing about Gion Matsuri Festival

  100. Enjoy Kyoto with your mind at ease!

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

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

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

  104. Introducing our Street Guide article " Hyakumanben" 

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

  106. Social Media Policy

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

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

  109. Introducing our new See&Do articles!

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

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

  112. KYOTO CHERRY BLOSSOM CALENDAR 2021 Now Open!

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

  114. KYOTO AUTUMN LEAVES CALENDAR 2020 Now Open!

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

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

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

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

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

  120. Traffic Information for the KYOTO MARATHON 2020

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

  122. Kyoto Travel Chatbot is Open!

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

  124. World Masters Games 2021 coming up in KANSAI!

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

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

  127. Traffic Information for the 2019 Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession

  128. Improving Public Awareness of Manners in Kyoto

  129. Rugby World Cup 2019 Information Desk Now Open!

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

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

  132. The Kyoto Marathon 2020 is Open for Entry!

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

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

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

  136. Beware of Deers, Boars and Monkeys!

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

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

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

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

  141. Traffic Information for the Aoi Matsuri Festival 2019

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

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

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

  145. Spring #Kyotogenic Campaign on Instagram

  146. Kyoto Restaurant Winter Special 2019

  147. Traffic Information for the KYOTO MARATHON 2019

  148. 2019 Arashiyama Spring Festival

  149. Making kyoto.travel Accessible for All

  150. Japan Luxury Travel Alliance