2010.3.12
"Yusoku-bina" Associated with Emperor
Graceful Doll Exhibition at Hokyoji Imperial Convent


2010.3.8
Kyoto City Makes "Kyoto Sakura Map 2010"
Distributed at City Hall and Tourist Information Centers


2010.3.6
East Asian Youths Learning Buddhism
Visiting Chion-in Temple


2010.3.5
Mibu-dera Temple's Main Hall Opens
Until March 22


2010.3.2
Spring Scent Embraces Plum Orchard
At Zuishin-in Temple, Yamashina


2010.3.1
"Nehanzu" Solemnly Opened to Public
At Shinnyo-do Temple in Sakyo Ward


2010.2.24
Geiko and Maiko's Gorgeous Poses
Fitting for "Miyako Odori"


2010.2.22
First Return of Judgment of Dead Pictures
Exhibition at Mibu-dera Temple


2010.2.17
Costumes Mark Spring's Arrival in Kyoto
Fitting for "Kitano Odori"


2010.2.16
Hina Doll Exhibition at Saikyoji Temple
200 Dolls in 25 Historically Valuable Sets


2010.2.13
Photo Exhibition at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Plum Blossom Festival and Deity Past and Present


2010.2.11
Red Plums Moistened with Freezing Rain
Blooming at Umenomiya Shrine


2010.2.8
Decorating Cake with Chocolate
Kyoto Transportation Bureau's Valentine's Day Service


2010.2.5
79-Year-Old Guide's Kyoto Tour in English
Disseminating Fushimi's Attractions


2010.2.5
Early-Blossoming Red Plums Bloom
Orchard Open at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine


2010.2.3
Devil Dance at Rozan-ji Temple
Driving off Worldly Desires


2010.1.31
Treasures of Lake Biwa's Western Coast
Special Exhibition in Azuchi-cho


2010.1.29
Sparkle from 400 Years Ago
Eikando's Amida-do Hall Restored


2010.1.26
Fire Drill at Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Largest Fire Prevention Water Tank Shields World Heritage


2010.1.25
Plum Blossoms and First Festival
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine


2010.1.20
Past and Present Kyoto Imperial Park
Beloved Park with Abundant Nature


2010.1.19
Floral Scent Heralds Spring
Nagahama Dwarf Plum Tree Exhibition Starts


2010.1.17
New Adults Compete in Japanese Archery
Sanjusangen-do Hall


2010.1.14
Steam Rises in Naked Dance
At Hokaiji Temple, Hino


2010.1.13
Showcasing Craftsmanship
Shinto Ritual Attire and Items


2010.1.7
Auspicious and Vigorous Paintings New Year's Special exhibition at Nijo Castle


2010.1.5
Full Moon and Winter Plum in Harmony
Giant Curtain in Kyoto's Kogeikan


2010.1.5
Praying to Improve Abacus Skill
"Hajiki-zome" Ceremony at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine


2010.1.3
New Year's Card Game
Yasaka Shrine's Spectacular Event


2010.1.2
Calligraphy Dedicated to New Year's Hopes
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine


2010.1.2
"May This Year Be a Bright One"
Kyoto's Temples and Shrines Throng with New Year Visitors


2009.12.28
Dignified Chimes in Winter Higashiyama
Chion-in Temple Bell Ringing Test


2009.12.20
Sound of Beating Tatami Mats
At Higashi Honganji and Nishi Hongwanji Temples


2009.12.18
Get Tiger Bell by Visiting Shrines and Temples
From January 1 to 15


2009.12.17
One-Day "Tiger" Open Ticket
Sold by Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau


2009.12.15
Two Jumbo Votive Pictorial Plaques Set
Nagaoka-Tenmangu Preparing for New Year


2009.12.11
"Shin" Selected as Kanji of the Year
New Administration, Record-Breaking Ichiro Suzuki...


2009.12.11
Hanatouro Begins in Arashiyama
Delicate Autumn Foliage and Night-time Togetsukyo Bridge


2009.12.7
Six Foreign Students Learn Manners of "Miko"
Orientation Meeting at Shimogamo Shrine


2009.12.5
Winter Flavor of Splashing Carp
Carp Catching at Hirosawa-no-Ike Pond


2009.12.5
Rows of Warm Light Create Festivity
Illumination Begun on Karasuma-dori Street


2009.11.28
Blue, Eco-friendly Christmas Decorations
Kawaramachi-dori Street's LED Illuminations


2009.11.28
Monks Chant as Their Bodies Sway
"Bando-bushi" Service at Higashi Honganji Temple


2009.11.25
Growl! Vigorous as Tiger in Coming Year
Gigantic Ema Already at Matsunoo Grand Shrine


2009.11.21
Zuishinin Temple: CG Fusuma Paintings
Young Artists' Work of Ono no Komachi's Life


2009.11.20
Maple Leaves Loom against Illumination
Ishiyama-dera Temple's Lighting Test


2009.11.18
Locally-Known Places for Foreign Visitors
English Page Added on Higashiyama Ward's Website


2009.11.16
500 Maples at Komyo-ji Temple
Visitors Enjoy Crimson Leaves


2009.11.14
Hikone Castle in Enlightening Blue
"World Diabetes Day" Light-Up Event


2009.11.11
Kiyomizu no Butai: Fantastic Emergence after Rain
Evening Admission Starts November 12


2009.11.7
"What Beautiful Ladies"
Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine: Kamishichiken Photos Exhibited


2009.11.6
Eikando's Treasure Exhibition
76 Items until December 6


2009.11.5
3,000 Maple Trees Emerge at Night
Eikando Illuminated from November 7


2009.11.2
Enjoyable Stroll Tracing Imperial History
Exhibition at Kyoto Imperial Palace


2009.11.1
Hikone Castle Recreated as Full Detail Model
Displayed from November 1


2009.11.1
Subtle, Profound Beauty in Dark
First Night Exhibition at Jingo-ji Temple


2009.10.27
Strolling Sites Associated with Ryoma
Kyoto City Publishes Sightseeing Map


2009.10.26
"Kyoto's Maples" Shine in Rain
Autumn Leaves at Jissoin Temple


2009.10.22
Kyoto Alive with Historical Tableau
"Jidai Matsuri" Charms Tourists


2009.10.20
Attracting Foreign Visitors with English Website
Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art


2009.10.17
Blooming Chrysanthemums Herald Autumn
Exhibition Starts at Nijo Castle


2009.10.14
"Hello Kitty" Ball-point Pens, Etc. Produced
Nishi Hongwanji Temple


2009.10.13
Geiko Elegantly Dance in Ozarae
Ponto-cho Kabu-kai


2009.10.10
Exhibition of Famous Treasures Associated with Nichiren
Opens at Kyoto National Museum


2009.10.6
Komachi's Shoes Renewed After Half Century
256 Costume Items for Jidai Matsuri


2009.10.4
Kenninji Temple as Motif
Kyoto City Renews Public Relations Posters


2009.10.4
Sightseeing Sites Crowded with Visitors
Autumn Tourist Season Arrives


2009.10.3
Special Exhibition at Uji City History Reference Library
200th Anniversary of "Tokaidochu Hizakurige" Completion


2009.9.19
"Ryokai Mandala-zu" Showed after Five Year Hiatus
To-ji Temple: from Sept. 20


2009.9.18
Colorful Flower Ceiling
Special Exhibition at Hiraoka Hachiman-gu Shrine


2009.9.18
Three Sotatsu Tawaraya Important Cultural Properties on Display
Daigoji Temple: Autumn Special Exhibition from Sept. 19


2009.9.15
Lively Blaze of "Aofudo"
At Shoren-in Temple from September 18


2009.9.12
Treasures of Shrines and Temples in Lake City
From October 10 at Otsu City Museum of History


2009.9.12
Ink Paintings from Shogun's Private Chamber
All 20 Paintings Unveiled in Nijo Castle


2009.9.4
"Senju Kanzeon Bosatsu" Unveiled after 84 Years
From October at Mimurotoji Temple


2009.9.4
Chanoyu Iron Pots Associated with Temples
Autumn Special Exhibition


2009.9.2
Insects Sing in Autumn Night
Event at Genkyu-en Garden, Hikone Castle


2009.9.1
National Treasures of 16 Shrines and Temples
Special Admission from October 13


2009.8.31
Gorgeous Elegant Autumn in Kyoto
Costume Fitting for "Gion Odori"


2009.8.22
History of Four-panel Cartoon on Show
Special Exhibition in Nakagyo Ward


2009.8.16
Crape Myrtles Colorful against Summer Sky
At Peak in Kyoto Botanical Garden


2009.8.16
Blazing Characters Mark Passing Summer
"Gozan Okuribi" Bonfire in Kyoto


2009.8.15
Prayer Flames Swirl in the Night Sky
Hanase Matsuage


2009.8.10
Emergence of "Gozan Okuribi" Bonfire on Postcards
Support Group's Production Now on Sale


2009.8.7
Kokoku Kaleidoscope of Colorful Lights
Fireworks at Lake Biwa


2009.8.6
Prayers for Ancestors' Souls and Peace
Hikone Manto Nagashi


2009.7.31
Yes, I Love Kyoto Tokyo Metro Subway Sightseeing Ads


2009.7.30
Ferry Cruising in Tango Amanohashidate Tour, Concert and More


2009.7.29
Mountain Top with Fragrant Lily Carpet Hakodateyama Ski Resort


2009.7.26
Meiji Period, British-Built Steam Engine Lifted
At Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum in September


2009.7.24
Wind Bell Festival along Approach to Fushimi Inari Shrine
Until August 2


2009.7.24
Spectacular! 840 People March thru Ancient Capital
Gion Festival's Hanagasa Junko


2009.7.17
Portable Shrines Gather at Exciting Climax
Gion Festival's Shinko-sai Ritual


2009.7.17
Floats Gorgeously Perform "Tsujimawashi"
Gion Festival: 130,000 Gather along Streets


2009.7.16
Grand Goeido Hall Re-emerges
Higashi Honganji Temple: Restoration Completed


2009.7.13
Solemn "Shasan-no-Gi" at Yasaka Shrine
Gion Festival "Sacred Child" Prays


2009.7.11
Large Flowers in Night Sky; Live Broadcast Online
Uji River Fireworks' First Official Website


2009.7.11
Night Parade of 100 Demons in Higashiyama
Paintings from Kodaiji Temple Exhibited


2009.7.5
"Taihei-no-Mai" Colorful Performance
Gion Festival's Naginata Hoko "Kippu-iri" Ceremony


2009.7.4
♪How about a Mantis' Written Oracle?
New Song for Gion Festival's Toro Yama


2009.7.1
Kodaiji Temple Art Collection
Higashiyama Exhibition


2009.6.20
Yaaa, Hit That Snake!
"Takekiri-eshiki" at Kurama-dera Temple


2009.6.19
"Sweets and Hidden Cafes" Special Feature
Kyoto City Distributes "Leaf mini" Vol.2


2009.6.18
Fireworks at Lake Biwa on August 7
This Year's Concept is "Roaming in Nature"


2009.6.15
Gion Festival "Sacred Children" Await Riding Horses
Goto and Yagi Selected


2009.6.13
Early Summer View of Bellflowers
Chinese Bellflowers Blooming at Tentokuin Temple


2009.6.12
Hydrangeas Shine in Darkness
Illumination from June 13 at Mimurotoji Temple, Uji


2009.6.8
Imanishi Follows Father as Sacred Child of Naginata Hoko
With Miyashita and Fukada's Assistance at Gion Festival


2009.6.7
Early Summer Charm of Cool Water Lilies
Full Bloom at "Mizunomori" in Kusatsu, Shiga


2009.6.7
Thankfulness for Living Creatures: Maiko Release Goldfish
Gion Hojo-e Rite


2009.5.29
Gion Festival's Procession Booking Starts
By Kyoto City Tourist Association from June 2


2009.5.27
9,000 Flowers Color Early Summe
Umenomiya Taisha Shrine: Japanese Irises Now in Bloom


2009.5.27
Paintings and Statues Show "Fudo" Faith
50 Buddhist Items at Enryakuji Temple


2009.5.26
Uji's Powdered Tea Dough and Burdock Filling
Randen Special: Kyoto-Style Steamed Pork Buns


2009.5.25
Golden Buddha Sent in Appreciation
Gift from Thailand to Myoshinji Sub-Temple


2009.5.22
Different Culture on Screens and Scrolls
Yamamoto Taro Exhibition Starts


2009.5.18
Poppies Add Early Summer Color
Flower Garden in Otsu City


2009.5.18
High Schoolers in Elegant Costumes
Tarobo-no-miya Shrine: "Otaue Taisai"


2009.5.18
Tracing the History of Kyoto Ware
Excavated Ceramics Exhibition


2009.5.15
Pomp-filled Court Parade in Kyoto
Aoi Festival in Courtly Atmosphere


2009.5.10
Consecration Ceremony for Restored Mandala
At Kongourinji Temple


2009.5.10
Freshly-colored Maple Foliage
Ruriko-in Temple in Sakyo Ward


2009.5.4
Solemn "Misogi-no-gi"
Shimogamo Shrine


2009.5.3
Cheers for Every Shooting in Fresh Green Field
Valiant "Yabusame Shinji" at Shimogamo Shrine


2009.5.1
Opening Day of "Noryo Yuka" on Kamo River
Gion's Festive Music Adds Beauty


2009.4.27
"Amida Sanzon-zo" Statues First Public Show
At Shinko-in Temple from May 1


2009.4.22
Setting Up Noryo Yuka on Kamo River
First Year with Landscape Guidelines


2009.4.18
"Hikone Byobu," Elaborately Depicts "Kyo no Yuri"
Exhibition Starts at Hikone Castle Museum


2009.4.17
First Exhibition of Shakyamuni Triad
At Tofuku-ji Temple from April 18


2009.4.16
"Shibazakura" in Full Bloom
Lake Biwa Shore Awash with Color


2009.4.13
Makiko Sen Selected as "Saio-dai" of Aoi Festival
Oldest Daughter of Head of Tea Ceremony: Urasenke School


2009.4.10
Jakuchu's Richly-colored "Sakyamuni Triad" Displayed
Well-known Treasures Exhibited at Shokoku-ji Temple


2009.4.8
"Godai Myo-o" Lined Up for First Time in 57 Years
Starting April 9 at Daikaku-ji Temple


2009.4.6
Bleacher Tickets for "Aoi Festival"
Reservation Accepted from April 7


2009.4.4
"Jidai Matsuri" "Nanko Joraku-retsu" Costumes Displayed
An Array of Helmets, Armor and Weaponry


2009.4.3
Gorgeous Dance
"Kyo Odori" Eve


2009.3.25
Significance of Over 1,100-Year History
Special Spring Exhibition at Daigo-ji Temple


2009.3.29
Lovely Dance of Komachi Legend
"Hanezu Odori" at Zuishinin Temple


2009.3.27
Kiyomizu-dera Temple Illumination Test
Too Early to View Cherry Blossoms


2009.3.24
An Exquisite Array of Kyoto's Traditional Crafts
Spring Exhibition at Syokado Art Gallery


2009.3.24
Important Cultural Assets' Exhibition
Special Spring Opening of Shokoku-ji Temple


2009.3.23
Calligraphic Works and Artifacts of Myoshinji School
Kyoto National Museum


2009.3.20
Alluring Cherry Blossoms at Night
Nijo Castle Illumination


2009.3.13
Flickering Lights in Ancient Capital's Spring
Higashiyama "Hanatouro"


2009.3.12
Vividly Colored "Hana no Tenjo"
Special Exhibition at Hiraoka Hachimangu Shrine


2009.3.8
Two-year Hiatus to Make Transition
Kyoto City Half Marathon


2009.3.8
Early-blooming Cherry Trees Flutter in Sunshine
In Fushimi


2009.3.4
Special Opening of Kyoto Imperial Palace from April 23
First Opening of Kogogutsunegoten in 3 1/2 Years


2009.3.3
Prayer for Health with Elegant "Nagashi-bina"
Seasonal Peach Festival at Shimogamo Shrine


2009.3.2
Array of Imperial Court Related Sculptures and Paintings
"Jotei Nyoin no Bunka" Exhibition at Sennyuji Temple


2009.2.28
Brand-New Maiko Gallery
Yasaka Hall


2009.2.23
Emperor and Empress Doll Positions
Old and Modern Styles in Kyoto


2009.2.21
Taxis Signs Show "Kyoto"
Unique Designs Well-Received


2009.2.13
Special Opening of Kinkaku-ji's Hojo until March 18


2009.2.12
Women's Fundoshi a Hot Seller
More than Double the Projected Sales


2009.2.8
National Treasures of Miidera Temple
Special Exhibition at SUNTORY MUSEUM of ART


2009.2.6
"Shinran Sama" Character Towels Sold
Nishi Hongwanji Temple Includes Message


2009.2.6
Blooming Japanese Plums Herald Spring
Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine's Plum Garden Opens to Public


2009.2.2
"Oni Yaro!" Devils and Economic Decline Driven Away
Sacred Rite at Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine


2009.2.1
Smoking Steam Locomotive Runs
Kita Biwako-go Special Service


2009.1.29
Enjoy Special Winter Exhibition of Buddhist Images
Kyoto City Tourist Association Issues Guidebook


2009.1.24
Like an Elegant White Dragon
Snow-covered Amanohashidate


2009.1.23
Fukuchiyama Seibi Selected for First Time
Hikone Higashi Achieves Senbatsu "21st Century Selection"


2009.1.23
111 Works by Successive Generations of Kano School Painters
Exhibition at Jotenkaku Museum of Shokoku-ji Temple


2009.1.18
New Adults Vie for Japanese Archery Skill
"Toshiya" at Sanjusangen-do Hall


2009.1.16
"O Ushi-sama": Ox Netsuke Charms in Vogue
Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine


2009.1.16
Special Opening at Hogonin Temple



2009.1.13
Monkeys Relax in Hot Water
Kyoto Zoo: "Hot Spring" at Pool


2009.1.11
Aged Tree Branches' Distinctive Shapes
Nagahama and Asai Bonbai Exhibitions Begin


2009.1.4
"Kemari Hajime" Kicks Off at Shimogamo Shrine
Court Tradition Reenacted


2009.1.3
"Karuta Hajime" in Heian Court Costumes
Visitors Entertained at Yasaka Shrine


2009.1.2
Dreams and Wishes into Brush Strokes
New Year's Calligraphy


2009.1.1
Wishing for a Better Year through Ox Power
Worshippers Throng Kitano Tenmangu Shrine