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News from Kyoto City

News from Kyoto City

  1. Kyoto Restaurant Special 2025 is coming soon

  2. Live camera broadcast of Gojozaka during Golden Week (April 26 - May 6)

  3. We added the new “Events in Kyoto” brochure (April 28 - May 11)

  4. Gion Matsuri Festival's Procession Paid Viewing Seats

  5. The "Kyoto Cherry Blossom Calendar 2025" has been updated!

  6. Parade Viewing Seat Tickets for the Aoi Matsuri Festival Procession are Available for Purchase

  7. Promotion of Kyoto City by Influencers

  8. Helpful Tips for Spring Sightseeing in Kyoto

  9. Taking the Limited Express Bus to Major Tourist Destinations in Kyoto

  10. What to do if you encounter a disaster while sightseeing in Kyoto

  11. Spring illuminations and special opening events in Kyoto in 2025

  12. Hinamatsuri Festival (March 3rd)

  13. “Haru no Odori” - Spring Dance performances by maiko and geiko in 2025

  14. Traffic Restrictions during Kyoto Marathon 2025 on February 16th

  15. The Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine area is currently very crowded

  16. The Setsubun Festival is coming soon!

  17. The 2025 Lake Biwa Canal Cruise in Spring

  18. Sharing information on tourism guidelines in anticipation of the Lunar New Year

  19. DMO KYOTO won the “Excellent Partner of the Year” award in Trip.com’s 2024 Global Partnership Awards!

  20. Real-time information on the crowding during New Year holidays

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

  22. Kyoto Autumn Leaves Calendar has been updated!

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

  24. The 59th Kyoto Winter Special Openings

  25. New Kyoto Digital Map: "Kyoto Smart Navi" has been released!

  26. “Kyoto Traveler's Promise” project has begun!

  27. Kyoto Autumn Leaves Calendar 2024 has been released!

  28. The 2024 Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession will be carried out as planned today

  29. Autumn Illumination events in Kyoto in 2024

  30. New HANDS FREE BUS has started operating in Kyoto this autumn

  31. The Latest List of Flea Markets in Kyoto 2024

  32. The Kyoto City Visitors Host - tours for first-time tourists in Kyoto

  33. Explore and protect Kyoto's historical buildings with Preserve Kyoto Gift [PR]

  34. Paid Viewing Seats for the Jidai Matsuri Festival are now available for purchase!

  35. Moon Viewing Events in 2024

  36. Paid Viewing Seats for the Jidai Matsuri Festival - on sale from September 10th!

  37. KYOMAF 2024 - Special Contents of the Biggest Anime & Manga Event in Kyoto (September 21st & 22nd)

  38. Regarding the approach of Typhoon no. 10

  39. The KYOTO CREATIVE PARK 2024 site has opened!

  40. The Lake Biwa Canal Cruise tickets are available for purchase from August 26th

  41. August 16 Tokaido Shinkansen suspended all day & please do not come to Kyoto station until operations resume

  42. Special Experiences of the Kyoto Gozan Okuribi Bonfires

  43. The 2024 Gion Matsuri Festival's Ato Matsuri (Latter Festival) Yamahoko Float Procession will be carried out as planned today

  44. To all the visitors of the Gion Festival Yoiyama and Yamahoko Procession

  45. Kyoto Marathon 2025 entries have opened!

  46. The 2024 Gion Matsuri Festival's Saki Matsuri (Early Festival) Yamahoko Float Procession will be carried out as planned today

  47. New article introducing businesses chosen by the "Inbound Innovation Kyoto" initiative

  48. Trial period for a new interpretation service "Oyraa"

  49. Gion Matsuri Festival's Yamahoko Procession Premium Seat details have been updated

  50. Avoid heatstroke while traveling in Japan

  51. Heavy Rain Warning has been announced

  52. We have made a guide for the Gion Matsuri Yoiyama and Float Procession 2024

  53. New articles on how to prepare for sightseeing in Kyoto!

  54. Paid Viewing Seats for the Gion Matsuri Festival's Procession are sold starting today! (June 11th, Tuesday)

  55. Kyoto City Wins Swiss Tourism Award for "Best Travel Destination" [Honichi Lab Exclusive Interview]

  56. Gion Matsuri Festival's Procession Paid Viewing Seats will be available for purchase from June 11th (Tue)

  57. Kyoto Summer Special Openings 2024 will start from July 12

  58. Tourism management in Kyoto before and after Covid-19

  59. New limited express buses & increased frequency of city buses useful for sightseeing (from June 1, 2024)

  60. Heavy Rain and Flood Warning have been announced

  61. Updated Kyoto Flea Market list

  62. Three new articles on sustainable tourism businesses in Kyoto!

  63. Grand Opening of Gion Kagai Art Museum in Gion-machi

  64. Promotional video for Kyoto Tourism was aired at the Major League Baseball Game in Nationals Park

  65. The Aoi Matsuri Procession will be held as scheduled on May 15th

  66. We have updated our Food Diversity page

  67. Aoi Matsuri Procession Schedule, Route and Tickets Info (May 15th)

  68. 6 Tips on how to reach your destination smoothly from Kyoto Station

  69. We released Kyoto City Tourism promotional videos!

  70. Three new articles on comfortable access to Kyoto's famous sightseeing spots!

  71. About Golden Week and Shinkansen

  72. Two new articles on the Umekoji Area!

  73. We will be joining the Japan Addict 2024 convention!

  74. We have renewed our "Transportation page"!

  75. Tickets for paid seats at the Aoi Matsuri available for purchase starting today!

  76. Experience the Beauty of Kyoto Traditional Crafts [PR]

  77. Spring Tourism Season in Kyoto is starting!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  87. ”GYOEN project 2024” We released premium experiences

  88. Kyoto Winter Special Openings 2024 begins tomorrow

  89. Happy New Year 2024!

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

  91. Kyoto Restaurant Winter Special 2024 will reveal soon!

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

  93. This is a Message from Southern Gionmachi!

  94. Kyoto Autumn Leaves Calendar is updated!

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

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

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

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

  99. Demonstration Project for Congestion in Autumn

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

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

  102. Kyoto won a Swiss Tourism Awards 2023

  103. NAKED GARDEN ONE KYOTO 2023

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

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

  106. Information on the 2023 Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession

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

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

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

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

  111. New Mind Your Manners Poster Released

  112. Autumn Leaves Calendar will be available from late October

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

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

  115. KYOTO EXPERIMENT 2023

  116. JR-Group revised JAPAN RAIL PASS price

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

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

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

  120. We published monthly and seasonal markets in autumn 2023

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

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

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

  124. Jidai Matsuri Festival 2023 will be held in October

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  147. The Gozan Okuribi will be carried out in 2023

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

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

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

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

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

  153. Heavy Rain Warning has been announced

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

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

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

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

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

  159. Information on the 2023 Aoi Matsuri Festival Procession

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

  161. Notice about website(March 29)

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

  163. Introducing about "Haru no Odori " in 2023

  164. Introducing about Aoi Matsuri Festival

  165. Gion Corner is reopening on March 13

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

  167. Traffic Information for the KYOTO MARATHON 2023

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

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

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

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

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

  173. Information on the 2022 Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession

  174. Kyoto Travel Congestion Forecast now available in English

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

  176. Entry deadline for Kyoto Marathon 2023 approaching!

  177. Notification about the Gozan Okuribi bonfires

  178. 2022 Gozan Okuribi Schedule

  179. Cautions upon viewing the Gozan Okuribi bonfires

  180. Introducing about Jidai Matsuri Festival

  181. Introducing about Gozan Okuribi

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

  183. Introducing about NORYO YUKA & KAWADOKO

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

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

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

  187. Introducing about Gion Matsuri Festival

  188. Enjoy Kyoto with your mind at ease!

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

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

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

  192. Introducing our Street Guide article " Hyakumanben" 

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

  194. Social Media Policy

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

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

  197. Introducing our new See&Do articles!

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

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

  200. KYOTO CHERRY BLOSSOM CALENDAR 2021 Now Open!

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

  202. KYOTO AUTUMN LEAVES CALENDAR 2020 Now Open!

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

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

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

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

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

  208. Traffic Information for the KYOTO MARATHON 2020

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

  210. Kyoto Travel Chatbot is Open!

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

  212. World Masters Games 2021 coming up in KANSAI!

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

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

  215. Traffic Information for the 2019 Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession

  216. Improving Public Awareness of Manners in Kyoto

  217. Rugby World Cup 2019 Information Desk Now Open!

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

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

  220. The Kyoto Marathon 2020 is Open for Entry!

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

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

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

  224. Beware of Deers, Boars and Monkeys!

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

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

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

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

  229. Traffic Information for the Aoi Matsuri Festival 2019

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

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

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

  233. Spring #Kyotogenic Campaign on Instagram

  234. Kyoto Restaurant Winter Special 2019

  235. Traffic Information for the KYOTO MARATHON 2019

  236. 2019 Arashiyama Spring Festival

  237. Making kyoto.travel Accessible for All

  238. Japan Luxury Travel Alliance