Arashiyama is a major sightseeing spot in Kyoto. Arashiyama is the perfect place to experience something out of the ordinary, visiting famous temples and eating out. Arashiyama is the perfect place to [...].
It is almost time for the rainy season to begin. Although I hate the dreariness of the rainy season, I get excited when people say "the season of hydrangeas" [...].
The temperature has been rising dramatically recently, and it is becoming more and more like spring day by day. Speaking of spring, the cherry blossoms are the best part of the season. There [...]...
From late March to April, cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Kyoto. In conjunction with the cherry blossom viewing season, Japanese confectionery shops offer seasonal cherry blossom [...].
Kyoto in spring is famous for its cherry blossoms, and if you are planning a trip to Kyoto in March or April, you may be thinking "I want to see the cherry blossoms in Kyoto! If you are planning a trip to Kyoto in March or April, you are probably thinking [...].
Peach blossoms are darker pink than someiyoshino. The best time to view them is from mid-March to late April, about the same time as the cherry blossoms [...].
Kyoto in 2023 will feel even colder than in previous years, with about 30 cm of snow in the city in late January [...].
Kyoto is often thought of as a place of cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall, but a winter trip to Kyoto is quite nice as well! Kyoto has a variety of sightseeing spots [...].
Valentine's Day will soon arrive again this year. In department stores, convenience stores, Japanese confectionery stores, and various stores in Kyoto, Valentine's Day products are [...]...
Valentine's Day is the most popular event in February! Some people who are planning a trip to Kyoto may say, "Since I'm going to Kyoto in February, I'd like to visit the [...]...
February 3 is Setsubun day every year. When we spend Setsubun day at home, we throw beans and eat ehomaki (rolls wrapped in ehoumaki, a traditional Japanese sweet made with soybeans). Among the shrines and temples in Kyoto [...].
Kyoto is a city where the temperature suddenly gets colder around the end of the fall foliage season. It often feels colder than the weather forecast says it will be, and you need to be well-protected [...].
Have you ever heard of the "Izumiyama Shichifukujin Tour" held every year on Coming-of-Age Day? This is an annual New Year's event to enjoy various views of Kyoto [...].
The year 2022 is only a few days away. The Chinese zodiac sign for 2023 is "癸卯" (癸卯). The Chinese zodiac sign is [...].
The morning and evening temperatures are getting colder and the city of Kyoto is now in winter mode. And then comes the most festive season of the year, Christmas [...].
I am sure you are all aware that Kyoto has a large consumption of bread and many high-level bakeries. Such [...].
As autumn comes to an end, the city is suddenly in Christmas mode. However, as you know, Kyoto has a strong image of Japanese style with many temples and shrines [...].
Autumn is the season of "colored leaves. In Kyoto, there are many places famous for their autumn foliage. The best time to view the autumn leaves in Kyoto is from early November to early December every year [...].
It is already the season of autumn leaves. As the red colors of the autumn leaves begin to color the streets of Kyoto, many people from all over the country come to visit the city and take a moment to [...]...
Illuminations are always a hot topic when the Christmas season arrives. Even in Kyoto, where traditional Japanese culture is rooted [...].
京都では、春と秋の年２回、文化財の特別公開が行われるのをご存じですか？正式名称を「京都非公開文化財特別公開」と […]
Autumn is deepening and Kyoto will be in its autumn foliage season at the end of November. Autumn is of course a time for viewing colorful scenery, but it is also a time for [...]...
Did you know that there is an event called the Inoko-no-Iwai (Boar Festival)? The month of the Boar (October in the lunar calendar), or November in the current [...].
Kyoto is crowded with many people during the autumn foliage season. When you visit tourist spots during the daytime, you may wonder whether you came to see the autumn leaves or people's heads [...].
The word "tsukimi dango" conjures up images of a pyramid of pure white dumplings on top of a wooden platform or sampo [...].
Although it is still hot during the day, mornings and evenings are becoming more comfortable, and signs of autumn can be felt in the city of Kyoto. The autumnal colors [...]...
Summer in Kyoto is a time of high humidity and sweltering heat. This is the season when Japanese sweets, such as kuzukiri and nishikidama, are popular and can be enjoyed with ease [...].
Ice cream is one of the things that I crave for irresistibly during the hot season. I especially love gelato! Gelato is an Italian [...].
Hana-Tezui is a hot topic of conversation these days. The gorgeous flowers look like art, and just looking at them refreshes the mind. Such hana-temizu [...].
Hello I love you I recently introduced 6 shaved ice stores in Kyoto, but as a shaved ice lover, I would like to introduce more stores [...].
Kikyo, or Chinese bellflower, has impressive petals in cool colors such as blue, white, and light purple. In Kyoto, these flowers bloom from summer to autumn, and just looking at them is refreshing [...].
Kyoto is surrounded by mountains on three sides and is also known as a basin. People say, "Kyoto is too hot in summer, so let's go there when it cools down..." [...].
Summer in Kyoto is still hot even after the Obon holidays! Have you already made your first shaved ice this year? In Kyoto, there are many sweet shops, cafes, and tea stores [...]...
The heat is getting hotter by the day, and summer has arrived in Kyoto.
The rainy season is a time when it rains day in and day out. It is hard to get in the mood every day, but the rainy season is a joyous [...]...
今回は、京都で6月にいただく和菓子をご紹介します。その名も「水無月」です。 5月下旬になると、京都の和菓子店で […]
気温がぐんぐん上がり、半袖シャツでちょうどよいくらい暑い日が出てきたこの頃の京都。明るい日差しが照りつけるなか […]
京都には季節の移り変わりを感じることができる場所が数多くありますが、こと夜景スポットと聞くと関西では六甲山やあ […]
突然ですが皆さんは京都府長岡京市が産地の京野菜をご存知ですか？春先に食べられる長岡京市の京野菜「花菜（はなな） […]
もうすぐこどもの日。端午の節句ですね。季節を感じられる和菓子といえば京都のお店はどこも力が入ります。さて、日本 […]
飛鳥・奈良時代の風雅を受け継ぎ独自の文化が栄えた京都府長岡京市は、ツツジやカキツバタの名所で知られる長岡天満宮 […]
学問の神様・菅原道真を祀っており、春は梅で有名な北野天満宮。京都でも人気の観光地ですが、「お参りが終わったら金 […]
「振り返ったらアカンで～」そんな声が聞こえてくるその場所は、嵐山の渡月橋です。お父さんお母さんがお子さんに声を […]
京都の手土産にも人気の「グランマーブル」。グランマーブルはマーブルデニッシュで有名なパン屋さんで、京都名物の抹 […]
2月中旬〜3月下旬は、京都市内各地で梅が咲くシーズンです。春が近づいていることを感じられますし、この時期に京都 […]
京都には ・祇園町 ・葵祭 ・時代祭 と呼ばれる「京都三大祭」があります。5月に上賀茂神社と下鴨神社の例祭であ […]
京都のあちらこちらで桜の花が開花してきましたね。そんな中、今年も京都では恒例になっている「二条城さくらまつり」 […]
四季折々の情景で人々を楽しませてくれる京都。中でも桜のシーズンと紅葉の季節には全国各地から多くの人々が訪れ、街 […]
3月に入り、少しずつあたたかい日が増えてきましたね。京都のあちらこちらで梅の花が見頃を迎えています。桜の名所が […]
お正月・節分が過ぎ、バレンタインも終了。そうなると次の季節行事として思い当たるのはひな祭りですね。ただ、京都で […]