Featured Events
Kyoto ; Philosopher's Path
31 Mar - 15 Apr 2010 (annual)
Kyoto's most famous spot for the annual ritual of hanami (cherry blossom viewing), Philosopher's Path is a shady trail along a small canal. In keeping with Kyoto's refined image, this is a gentle affair of couples walking hand in hand.
Kyoto ; Kamigamo Shrine
May 2010 (annual)
Step back in time at Kyoto's Aoi Matsuri - a graceful procession colourfully replicating Imperial celebrations of days gone by. More than 400 people dressed in period costumes follow behind beautifully decorated ox-drawn carriages in the area around the Kamigamo Shrine.
Kyoto ; Arashiyama
May 2010 (annual)
During Mifune Matsuri, a procession of lavishly decorated boats carrying costumed courtiers, musicians and dancers makes its way down the Oi River in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto. The spectacle re-enacts the Imperial Boating Party of the Heian period (794-1192).