Kyoto Tourism (2025)

16/07/2025

＼🎆Flowers Blooming in the Summer Night Sky - 3 Great Fireworks Shows in Kyoto Prefecture🎆／

Summer is in full swing. If you are like me, the summer heat is getting to you. Thankfully summer in Japan means fireworks! 🎆✨

Starting today, we will have three recommended fireworks events in Kyoto Prefecture for you all.🎆💓

Our first show is for all of you who like Japanese mythology and dragons♪

📍 "Amanohashidate Monjudo Ship Festival" and "Miyazu BAY Fireworks" - Kyoto by the Sea┃Miyazu City

2025/7/24 (Thu) 13:00-21:00 (Miyazu BAY Fireworks from 20:30 - about 10 minutes)
The "Monjudo Ship Festival" is held every year at Chionji Temple on July 24th. Located a short walk from Amanohashidate Station and close to the sea, this festival symbolizes summer in the Monju area, which has flourished since ancient times around the Chionji Temple Monjudo.

On the day of the ship festival and every Saturday between July 19th and August 9th, the "Miyazu Bay Fireworks" will be held at night, with 150 fireworks launched from the illuminated sands of Amanohashidate🎆✨The illumination of Amanohashidate's sands will be held from July 5th (Sat) to September 23rd (Tues., public holiday).

－－－🐉The origin of the Amanohashidate Monjudo Ship Festival🐉－－－

In the Age of the Gods, an evil dragon was rampaging on the Tango Peninsula.
It is said that Manjushri bodhisattva, who is also the guru of the dragon god, compassionately preached to the dragon for 1,000 years. The evil dragon eventually had a change of heart and became a good dragon, vowing to believe in Buddhism and protect people from now on.
The Monjudo Ship Festival is a reenactment of this legend.

On the day of the festival, a secret Buddha statue is unveiled and a Buddhist ceremony called the Manjusri-e is held from sunrise to sunset, and two impressive red and white "dragon lanterns" are unveiled!
These dragons are controlled by a total of 30 to 40 people, one after the other!

In addition, the water of the Amanohashidate Canal will be lit up, a fantastic Manto-e event will be held, and a "Dragon Lantern Cruise" will be operated to enjoy watching fireworks.

🚃Access: 3 minutes walk from Amanohashidate Station on the Kyoto Tango Railway Miyatoyo Line or 10 minutes by car from Miyazu Amanohashidate IC on the Kyoto Longitudinal Expressway

🚩Event details https://www.amanohashidate.jp/event/monjyu-dehune2025/
🚩Accommodation spots in the Sea of Kyoto area https://www.uminokyoto.jp/hotel/

*URL is also posted on Instagram highlight "Event"

Going on at the same time, there will be an event called "Amanohashidate Town Lights" every Saturday from 18:00 to 21:00 between 7/19 and 8/9! At this event you can enjoy Japanese umbrella lights at the Sanmon Gate and the station square at Chionji Temple, as well as a night cruise.

It is worth staying in the city for a few days to experience all that is going on

Don’t forget that it is summer, so please take precautions against heatstroke while enjoying the fireworks and sightseeing♪

Photos provided by Amanohashidate Tourism Association, Umi no Kyoto DMO

04/07/2025

The Aroma of Matcha Blossoms on the Tongue – A Mini Trip to Ichinosho in Kyoto 🍵
Town

Nurtured by a long history and rich natural surroundings,
Ujitawara Town, a small town in southeastern Kyoto🌱,
has sparked a revolution in Japanese tea culture.

This is the birthplace of Japanese green tea🔛

Located in Ujitawara Town, Ichinosho isone of the must-visit shops even recommended by locals in Kyoto❗️

Inside the shop, neatly arranged wooden boxes of tea leaves🌿
create a nostalgic and rustic atmosphere.
Especially eye-catching is the display of various tea leaves at the counter,
which leaves a strong visual impression🤩.

In addition to offering a wide variety of Japanese tea products,
Ichinosho’s matcha soft serve, made with stone-ground matcha, is a must-try👍🏻

The rich aroma of green tea spreads across your palate,
leaving a lingering taste that’s simply unforgettable🍦

【Ichinosho】
Address: 23 Kitadōyama, Gonokuchi, Ujitawara-chō, Tsuzuki-gun, Kyoto
Business Hours: 10:00–17:00
Closed: Tuesdays
Official Website: https://info.ichinosho.jp/

04/07/2025

＼Summer in Kyoto, Magical Moments with Water Lilies and Lotus Flowers - 4 of the Best Spots in Kyoto Prefecture/

June was over in the blink of an eye and July is here.

We are currently introducing 4 recommended spots for water lilies and lotus flowers in Kyoto Prefecture✨

In this final installment, we want to share a temple with a paradise-like landscape♪

📍Kyoto by the Sea┃Enjoji Temple, Kyotango

Enjoji Temple is an ancient temple founded in 717 by the Indian monk Zenmui Sanzo. In the quiet grounds, there is a large ancient tree called "Shii Forest" that was selected as one of the "200 Natural Wonders of Kyoto".

The sprawling green grounds also contains a large lotus pond. This year, a bridge has been built that allows you to view the lotus pond with the main hall in the background! The sight of the many lotuses blooming against the backdrop of the temple architecture is serene, as if embodying the Pure Land.

Please come and see this extremely charming scenery.

🚃Access: Take the Tango Kairiku Kotsu bus from Mineyama Station on the Kyoto Tango Railway Miyatoyo Line to Yadabashi, then walk for 30 minutes or drive (parking available)

Photo provided by Kentaro Watari, head of the Enjoji Temple temple congregation

02/07/2025

Grand Reopening 🎉
Enjoy the perfect getaway of fun and relaxation at Kyoto Rurikei Onsen♨️
City

Opened in 2002, Kyoto Rurikei Onsen for REST RESORT was renovated and rebranded on April 24, 2025, now making its debut as Leisure & Spa Resort ASOBIYUKU Kyoto Rurikei Onsen 🎉

In addition to its popular original facilities,
the resort now features new amenities and services,
aiming to create a destination that fulfills all your needs for play🪁, accommodation🛌, healing♨️, and gourmet experiences🤤.

Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a relaxing yet enriching trip to Kyoto❓

This resort is perfect not only for family vacations, but also for fun getaways with friends👍🏻

On your next trip to Kyoto, choose a place where both kids and adults can have a great time, stay for a full day, and enjoy an unforgettable holiday💃🏻🕺🏻

📸 Some photos courtesy of: PR TIMES

【Leisure & Spa Resort ASOBIYUKU Kyoto Rurikei Onsen】
Address: 1-14 Hirotani, Ōkōchi, Sonobe-chō, Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture 622-0065
Access: From Kyoto Station, take the JR San’in Main Line or Sagano Line to JR Sonobe Station, then transfer to a free shuttle bus (approx. 30 minutes).

Advance reservation required.

01/07/2025

＼Summer in Kyoto, Magical Moments with Water Lilies and Lotus Flowers - 4 of the Best Spots in Kyoto Prefecture／

We are in the middle of sharing 4 of the best spots for water lilies and lotus flowers in Kyoto Prefecture✨

Number 3 is a must-visit for art and animal lovers♪

📍Kyoto Nishiyama┃Oharano Shrine, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City

Oharano Shrine is dedicated to Kasuga-no-Kami, the guardian deity of the Fujiwara clan. It has the nickname "Kyo-kasuga" due to its connection to Kasuga Taisha in Nara. Murasaki Shikibu, the author of The Tale of Genji, also worshiped at Oharano Shrine as the guardian deity and loved the land of Oharano. What's more, the pair of cute guardian deer, replacing the usual lions, standing guard in front of the main hall are said to be the only ones in the country!

On the temple grounds, The Koisawa Pond is filled with water lilies and the bridge crossing it makes it look like a Monet painting...♪ You can walk around the entire pond and cross the bridge to see it all from every angle.

Currently you can get the limited-time "Water Lily Goshuin" (500 yen) only available during the water lily season. You will want to get one.

The water lilies at Oharano Shrine can be enjoyed until the end of August. They bloom best in the morning, so it's recommended to visit on a morning sightseeing trip♪

🚃Access: Take a bus from JR "Mukomachi" or "Katsura-gawa" station, Hankyu "Higashi-Muko" or "Rakusaiguchi" station,

Get off at the last stop "Minami-Kasuga-cho" (about 20 minutes ride), then walk 7-8 minutes towards the mountain.

Photo courtesy of Oharanojinja Shrine

30/06/2025

☀️The Beauty of Summer – Hydrangeas in Full Bloom
A Serene Hydrangea Garden – Encountering the Charm of Early Summer at Sanzen-in Temple in Ohara💕　

The spring scenery🌸 at Sanzen-in Temple in Ohara features mountain cherry blossoms and rhododendrons.
As early summer arrives, thousands of hydrangeas in vibrant shades of red, blue, purple, and white begin to bloom throughout the temple grounds❣️

Starting from mid-June, smaller hydrangea varieties bloom first, followed by mountain hydrangeas and lacecap hydrangeas.
You can even spot rare star-shaped hydrangeas😍

Thanks to the wide variety of species,
you can still enjoy the beauty of hydrangeas even into July.

From the ticket gate, pass through the Guest Hall, Imperial Hall, and Yusei Garden,
then walk deeper into the temple grounds toward the historic origin of Sanzen-in,
the Ōjō Gokuraku-in (Amida Hall), a designated Important Cultural Property👣
There you’ll find the Hydrangea Garden📌.

You may notice that many of the hydrangeas here are blue or purple.
This is because the color of hydrangeas is influenced by the pH level of the soil:

Acidic soil produces blue flowers
Neutral soil results in purple flowers
Alkaline soil leads to reddish tones
Isn’t that fascinating?😆
The paths leading to the Hydrangea Garden are well-paved,
so you can enjoy flower viewing even on rainy days without worry👍🏻

【Sanzen-in Temple Hydrangea Information】
Hydrangea Festival: June 7 (Sat) – July 6 (Sun), 2025
Visiting Hours:
・Regular: 09:00–17:00
・November 8: 08:30–17:00
・December–February: 09:00–16:30
Address: 540 Raigōin-chō, Ohara, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 601-1242
Admission Fee: Adults ¥700 / Junior & Senior High School Students ¥400 / Elementary School Students ¥150
Access: Please refer to the official website

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28/06/2025

☀️The Beauty of Summer – Hydrangeas in Full Bloom
The Oldest Hydrangea Temple in Kansai⛩️ “Tanshu Kannon-ji”

Tanshu Kannon-ji, the oldest hydrangea temple in the Kansai region, is rich in history💫
Within its grounds, you’ll find over 10,000 hydrangea plants of 100 different varieties,
which bloom beautifully during the rainy season in June☔️, adding a romantic atmosphere to the temple💕

What makes this temple truly special is the sight of roosters🐓 leisurely strolling among the blooming hydrangeas🌸,
creating a scene reminiscent of a painting by the modern Japanese artist Itō Jakuchū.
This unique and picturesque view has become a hot topic on social media😍

Would you like to see this one-of-a-kind scenery❓
Come visit Tanshu Kannon-ji and experience the poetic charm of hydrangeas❣️

📸Photo credit: photo AC

【Tanshu Kannon-ji – Visitor Information】
Hydrangea Viewing Period: Saturday, June 7 – Sunday, July 6, 2025
Address: 1067 Kannonji, Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture 620-0803
Admission Fee: Adults ¥500 / Junior & Senior High School Students ¥300 / Free for Elementary School Students and younger
Access: From JR Ayabe Station or JR Fukuchiyama Station, take a bus bound for “Kannonji,” get off at the stop, and walk about 15 minutes.
Alternatively, walk about 15 minutes from JR Isa Station.

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27/06/2025

\Summer in Kyoto, Magical Moments with Water Lilies and Lotus Flowers - 4 of the Best Spots in Kyoto Prefecture/

We have enjoyed sharing with you the best spots for water lilies and lotus flowers recently. Today, we wanted to share a great sport that is surrounded by nature!

📍Kyoto Forest┃ Hiranosawa Pond in Hiranosawa Park, Kameoka City

Hiranosawa Pond consists of three ponds, the upper pond, the middle pond, and the lower pond. It is also known as a landing spot for migratory birds.

From July to August, the lower pond is densely packed with lotus flowers, covering the pond in a sea of green and pink. You can see the whole view from the walking path "Water Bird Path"♪

In August, you may be able to see the only wild water lilies in Kyoto Prefecture in the middle pond of the park. The water lilies are an endangered aquatic plant. You have to see it with your own eyes.

🚃Access: Take the Kameoka City Furusato Bus from JR Kameoka Station to Ikejiri, then walk from there.

Photo provided by Kameoka City Tourism Association

26/06/2025

Kyoto Restaurant Special 2025 😋　 City

During Kyoto’s gourmet event,renowned venues such as traditional ryotei, restaurants, and hotels that represent Kyoto’s culinary culture are offering limited-time special menus🍽️.

The “Kyoto Restaurant Special 2025” is currently underway, featuring exclusive dishes at special prices.
The event runs until Sunday, July 6🔚.

This special campaign commemorates the Osaka-Kansai Expo, which began on April 13 💃🏻🕺🏻.

Participating restaurants span from Kyoto City to the entire Kyoto Prefecture,
giving both domestic and international visitors
a chance to enjoy everything from traditional Kyoto cuisine to diverse local food culture🤤.

At the same time, visitors can also experience Kyoto’s local ingredients and traditional craftsmanship firsthand👍🏻.

Additionally, by filling out a survey, you’ll have a chance to win a QUO Card Pay🛒 gift voucher—
1,000 winners will be selected by lottery.

If you're visiting Kyoto, don’t miss out on this event👋🏻

📎 For more details, please visit the official website:
🔎 https://krws.kyoto.travel/

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26/06/2025

\Summer in Kyoto, Magical Moments with Water Lilies and Lotus Flowers - 4 of the Best Spots in Kyoto Prefecture/

Hello everyone! The summer heart has arrived!

What better way to cool off than to enjoy water lilies shining in the morning dew and lotus flowers quietly swaying in the breeze. Water lilies close their flowers in the morning, so you can see them and avoid the summer heat at the same time!

The fantastic scenery is sure to relax both mind and body.

Starting today, we want to introduce four of our favorite spots for enjoying water lilies and lotuses around Kyoto prefecture ✨

Our first recommendation is a great place to not only enjoy water lilies, but plants of all kinds.

📍Suikei-en in Keihanna Commemorative Park, Seika-cho, Kyoto

Suikei-en is a circular Japanese garden inspired by the landscape of a village in the Yamashiro area where Seika-cho is located. The garden includes dynamic stone arrangements and waterfalls.

Water lilies can be seen in one corner of the “Suikeien Tan” where you will find terraced waterbeds full of aquatic plants including lotuses. In summer, you can enjoy hydrangea, fireflies in the shade of trees, Japanese honeysuckle, and hibiscus towards the end of the rainy season.

Until June 29th, there will be an exhibition of yokai-themed traditional Kyoto crafts as part of the Keihanna Expo (see 4/14 post). After that, from July 29 to August 29, there will be a special summer vacation exhibition, "Mushimushi Grand Craft Final!

*Admission fee is required.

🚃Access: 9 minutes by bus from JR Shukusen Station or Kintetsu Shin-Housono Station, or 18 minutes by bus from Kintetsu Gakken Nara Tomigaoka Station

🚩Event details: https://keihanna-park.net/events/

Photo courtesy of Keihanna Memorial Park

25/06/2025

☀️The Beauty of Summer – Hydrangeas in Full Bloom
100,000 Dreamlike Hydrangeas Blooming 🌈 Maizuru Natural Culture Park Hydrangea Garden 2025 Coming Soon!

📌Located in northern Kyoto Prefecture,Maizuru Natural Culture Park is one of the most famous hydrangea spots in the Kansai region👍🏻
This year’s hydrangea season will be held grandly from June 10 to June 30.

Let’s step into the sea of flowers👣
and embrace the vibrant colors of early summer❣️

Covering a vast area of 34.7 hectares,
the park will showcase up to 100,000 hydrangea plants during the blooming season😍
With shades of blue, purple, white, and pink interwoven,it creates a boundless, dreamlike floral landscape.

After being gently bathed in rain🌧️,the hydrangeas shine with a soft glow,romantic and elegant, as if you’ve entered a beautiful secret garden✨❗️

Here, away from the hustle and bustle,you can feel the tranquility and romance of nature.
Let’s immerse ourselves in this hydrangea paradise together💫💕

📸Photo Credit: PR TIMES

【Maizuru Natural Culture Park – Hydrangea Garden Info】
Opening Period: June 10–30, 2025
Hours: 09:00–17:00 (Last entry at 16:00)
Admission: Adults ¥500 / Elementary & Junior High Students ¥250
Access: About 30 minutes by Kyoto Kotsu Bus from JR Higashi-Maizuru Station toward Kobashi

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