Category: Sightseeing

Maple Ritual at Jinushi Shrine in Kiyomizudera Temple

2016年11月22日2016年11月22日 by kennyblink360

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If you are in Kyoto now (November 23rd 2016), go to Jinushi Shrine to see the Maple Ritual. This ritual is to appreciate the autumn harvest and pray for family safety and business prosperity. A Miko (shrine maiden) will perform some traditional shinto dance called Kagura with maple leaves. The…

Flea Market can be the Best Shopping Spot in Kyoto

2016年11月12日2016年11月11日 by kennyblink360

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If you are in Kyoto (November 15th 2016 (actually every 15th)), visit Chionji Temple, also known as Hyakumanben to experience one of the best flea markets in Kyoto. This market can be the best place to seek unique souvenirs and gifts, since almost all of the stores sell hand-made goods…

Fall Illumination Season has Begun in Kyoto 2016

2016年11月11日 by kennyblink360

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[caption id="attachment_2428" align="alignleft" width="640"] Shoren-in Temple Illumination[/caption] If you are in Kyoto now (- the beginning of December 2016), do plan to visit at least one or two illumination spots in Kyoto. Spring and Fall are believed to be the best time to visit Kyoto, and if you are lucky…

Go to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine for Maple Illumination

2016年11月9日2016年11月9日 by kennyblink360

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If you are in Kyoto (- December 4th 2016), go to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine to see the beautifully-lit red maples. There are many illumination events in this season. Kitano Tenmangu's illumination is known to be more traditional in a way, since they tend to use the existing assets such as…

Miyako Light 16 Kyoto Traditional House Illumination

2016年11月7日2016年11月4日 by kennyblink360

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If you are in Kyoto now (November 11th - 13th 2016), go to Nishijin area in Kyoto to see the unique illumination event, which focuses on the traditional houses called Machiya. At this event, Miyako Light 16, many Machiya houses in Nishijin area such as on the Kamishichiken street and…

Ikenobo Flower Arrangement Art Collection

2016年11月6日2016年11月4日 by kennyblink360

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[caption id="attachment_3262" align="alignleft" width="640"] Ikenobo Flower Arrangement Art[/caption] If you are in Kyoto now (November 9th - 14th 2016), go to a Takashimaya department store or an Ikenobo Kaikan building to see the traditional flower arrangement collection provided by Ikenobo. Ikenobo is the biggest flower arrangement sect in Japan, whose…

Christmas Illumination at Kyoto Station & Underground

2016年11月4日 by kennyblink360

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If you are in Kyoto now (November 5th - December 25th), go to Kyoto station and underground area of the station to see the Christmas illumination. Since Japan has no tradition to celebrate the Thanksgiving, we will move to the Christmas right after the Halloween. And you will be able…

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