Kyoto Tourism (2025)

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/

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

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

https://www.kyototourism.org/en/column/34767/
https://www.kyototourism.org/en/sightseeing/515/

$\Kyoto's Leisure and Spa Resort✨ ASOBIYUKU Kyoto Rurikei Onsen Reopens!!/Kyoto Rurikei Onsen for REST RESORT has reopene...$

16/06/2025

\Kyoto's Leisure and Spa Resort✨ ASOBIYUKU Kyoto Rurikei Onsen Reopens!!/

Kyoto Rurikei Onsen for REST RESORT has reopened this spring as "ASOBIYUKU Kyoto Rurikei Onsen"!

Located in "Woodland Kyoto”, right in the center of Kyoto Prefecture, The resort is surrounded by abundant nature and is perfect for refreshing both your body and mind.

In addition to the hot springs, it is a spot where you can enjoy various activities with your family and friends♪

Enjoy glamping or a stay in a villa surrounded by nature, while enjoying hot springs, bedrock baths, heated pools, and more. There is also a BBQ area and relaxation facilities that are available for day trips✨

Relax in their signature "Rice Bran Enzyme Bath" that will boost your immunity, improve your skin, and detoxify your body.

In the "Lantern Terrace" indoor glamping area, you can enjoy over 20,000 manga and books♪. There are also over 50 types of play equipment that both adults and children can enjoy, and even illuminations that you can enjoy all year round!

Finally, there is a restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of menus using local ingredients,

This place offers something new to experience each season and you will surely make unforgettable memories. Please come and visit us♪

*Asobiyuku Villa in the "Riverside Area" is scheduled to open in February 2026

Photos provided and interview cooperation: ASOBIYUKU Kyoto Rurikei Onsen

For more information on "ASOBIYUKU Kyoto Rurikei Onsen", please click here
https://rurikei.jp/

06/06/2025

Savor Kyoto Cuisine with the Seasons – A Culinary Journey at Kyoryori Ippuku Tei 💫

Kyoryori Ippuku Tei is located right in front of the famous autumn foliage spot, Komyo-ji Temple ⛩️.
In this relaxing, traditional Japanese setting ☺️, you can fully appreciate the essence of Kyoto cuisine.

Spring: Enjoy dishes made with Tsukahara bamboo shoots, praised as “Japan’s best.”
Summer: Delight in river delicacies like hamo (pike conger) 🐠 and catfish 🐟.
Autumn: Savor the rich aroma of matsutake mushrooms 🍄🟫.
Winter: Warm your heart and body with comforting hot pot dishes 🥘.
Here, the flavors of all four seasons take turns gracing the table,
inviting your taste buds 🤤 on a journey through the changing seasons.
In recent years, it has also become a popular venue for Japanese people to host their “Hatsushoku-en” (first meal celebration) ✨❗️

【Kyoryori Ippuku Tei】
Address: 3 Aogawakubo, Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture
Business Hours: 11:30–15:00 (L.O. 13:30), 17:00–21:30 ※Reservation only
Closed: Irregular holidays on Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Access: From Hankyu “Nagaoka-Tenjin” Station, take the Hankyu Bus to “Komyo-ji” stop, then walk about 20 minutes

https://www.kyototourism.org/en/

04/06/2025

Mitsumasa Anno × Tadao Ando × Wakuden Cuisine – A Triple-Charm Artistic Space 🌳

Nestled in the forests of Kyotango, Wakuden no Mori is a beautiful space that combines a restaurant, museum, and natural environment ✨

It’s not only the food workshop of the renowned culinary brand “Wakuden Group” 🥣, but also carries the mission of creating a sustainable forest 🌳.

Originally part of an industrial site, through tree-planting 🌲 activities and environmental restoration, it has been transformed into a lush, relaxing natural area ☺️

As you enter the gate, you’re greeted by a wide open lawn.
To the right stands the Mitsumasa Anno Museum, designed by the master architect Tadao Ando, featuring warm watercolor paintings 🖼️ by the artist Mitsumasa Anno.

Straight ahead is the Wakuden no Mori restaurant, offering refined cuisine that reflects the local flavors of the Tango region.

Whether you want to leisurely savor the delicious local ingredients of Tango, or immerse yourself in an atmosphere where art and nature blend, this is a spot well worth visiting 👍🏻

Especially for fans of Tadao Ando, it’s a must-see 💃🏻🕺🏻

📸 Cover photo (Exterior of Wakuden no Mori) courtesy of: Tadao Ando Architect & Associates

Wakuden no Mori

Address: 764 Tani, Kumihama-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture
Restaurant Hours: 10:00–18:00 (Last Order 17:30)
Museum Hours: 9:30–17:00 (Last admission 16:30)
- Admission: Adults ¥1,000 / Junior & Senior High School Students ¥600 / Elementary Students ¥400
Closed: Tuesdays (or the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday) & Dec 29 – Jan 1
Access: Take the Kyoto Tango Railway to Kumihama Station, then transfer to the Tango Kairiku Bus and get off at Tani Industrial Park Stop, or take a taxi from the station (approx. 15 minutes)

https://www.kyototourism.org/en/

02/06/2025

A Tranquil Path Amidst Greenery – Early Summer Scenery at Komyo-ji Temple 💚

🍁Famous for its autumn foliage, Komyo-ji Temple quietly reveals a different charm during the season of fresh greenery🌿
As the summer sunlight☀️ filters through, the green maple leaves lining both sides of the approach sway in the breeze🌬️,
creating a serene scene together with the elegant stone-paved path.

Entering through the solemn main gate👣
and proceeding up the gentle slope to the left,
you’ll find a 200-meter-long approach lined with about 250 maple trees🌲.
In summer, they don fresh green leaves,
transforming the path into the “Green Maple Approach”☘️.

Along the way stands the Yakui-mon Gate, built in the early Edo period,
its rustic charm blending with the lush greenery,
making it a favorite spot for many photography enthusiasts📷.

Take advantage of the early summer days while the fresh green leaves are still vibrant,and walk along the green maple path at Komyo-ji Temple to savor a peaceful moment as the seasons shift🧡

[Komyo-ji Temple]
・Address: 26-1 Aosaijonai, Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture
・Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
・Admission: Free
・Access:
From JR “Nagaokakyo” Station, take Hankyu Bus No. 20 or 22 from the west exit bus stop No. 2, and get off at “Asahigaoka Home-mae”
From Hankyu “Nagaoka Tenjin” Station, take Hankyu Bus No. 20 or 22 from bus stop No. 2, and get off at “Asahigaoka Home-mae”

https://www.kyototourism.org/en/sightseeing/564/

30/05/2025

《🌸Springtime in Kyoto Series》Blessings Beneath the Rose Arch – Ayabe City Spring Rose Festival🌹

Every spring,
the Rose Festival held in Ayabe City is one of the region’s most anticipated events.
At the center of the garden, the “Anne’s Rose,” a symbol of peace, blooms beautifully.
The garden is adorned with a vibrant array of fragrant roses, creating a romantic floral landscape.
As you step through the entrance,you’ll be greeted by an archway woven from climbing roses.
It’s said that taking a photo here will bring happiness📸✨
During the festival, the park also features food trucks, tasty snacks, and a handmade market,making it a perfect outing for families and friends.
Before the height of summer arrives, take a trip to Ayabe City and immerse yourself in the colorful beauty of spring roses🌹

【Ayabe Rose Garden】
・Rose Festival: May 17 (Sat) – June 30 (Mon), 2025
・Address: 1-2 Kamenashi, Aono-cho, Ayabe City
・Free Admission
・Access: About a 10-minute walk from the north exit of JR Ayabe Station

https://www.kyototourism.org/en/sightseeing/535/

29/05/2025

Come to Shokado Garden in May to see the beautiful scenery and fresh greenery.
This Japanese garden is an extremely valuable garden landscape built on the mound of the Higashikurumazuka burial mound with 20,000㎡ space.
More than 40 types of bamboo and sasa (dwarf bamboo) are planted in the garden,
along with seasonal flowers such as plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, and camellias🌈
These blooms add a unique charm to the garden throughout the year.
As we enter May,
it’s the perfect time to enjoy plants like satsuki azaleas, oyama magnolias, and fresh green maple leaves.
In this season of gradually warming weather,
why not take a stroll here? 👣
Feel the refreshing breeze and lush greenery🍀 of early summer🌻

Shokado Garden
・Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
・Closed: Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday), and from December 27 to January 4
・Address: 43-1 Ominaeshi, Yawata City
・Access: Take a Keihan Bus from either “Iwashimizu-Hachimangu Station” or “Kuzuha Station” on the Keihan Line, and get off at “Oshiba / Shokado-mae” bus stop

https://www.kyototourism.org/en/sightseeing/434/

$\ 4 Great Spots for Green Maples and Hydrangeas in Kyoto - Another Kyoto /The rainy season is coming to Japan, but the g...$

23/05/2025

\ 4 Great Spots for Green Maples and Hydrangeas in Kyoto - Another Kyoto /

The rainy season is coming to Japan, but the gentle rain makes the Kyoto scenery even more fantastic. Enjoy the charms of Kyoto that can only be felt during this season by touring quiet temples and gardens, accompanied by the sound of the rain.

Here are 4 of our favorite spots for green maples and hydrangeas in Kyoto Prefecture to get you started♪

Nariai-ji Temple - Kyoto by the Sea (top left of image)
This famous temple in Miyazu City stands as if watching over Amanohashidate. Its spectacular vermilion and gold five-story pagoda is impressive. The panoramic observation deck on the temple grounds is home to Cafe Bijin Saryo, where you can enjoy tea and sweets along with the spectacular view♪

Access: After getting off at Amanohashidate Station on the Kyoto Tango Railway, take a taxi for about 25 minutes or a boat, cable car, and mountain climbing bus for about 50 minutes

Ryuonji Temple - Woodland Kyoto (center right of cover)
Ryuonji Temple in Nantan City, as its name suggests, sits among quiet mountains.
The temple grounds and the approach to the temple are characterized by the rows of maple trees. During this time of year, the paths are lined by the fresh green leaves of the trees, surrounding you in refreshing greenery!

Access: Get off at Sonobe Station on the JR Sagano Line, 5 minutes walk from "Nie" bus stop on the Keihan Kyoto Kotsu Bus Sonoshin Line.

Yoshiminedera Temple - Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove (bottom of cover)
Located in Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, this temple is said to bring good luck and protection from misfortune. In the vast temple grounds, the Hakusan Hydrangea Garden contains around 8,000 hydrangeas. From the hilltop, you can get a great panoramic view of Kyoto city. Not only is it beautiful on sunny days, but on rainy days, the hydrangeas seem to float amongst the mist.

Access: About 15-20 minutes by taxi from JR Mukomachi Station or Hankyu Higashi-Muko Station/Hankyu Nagaoka Tenjin Station (approximately 3,000 yen).

*Until May 31, 2025 you can also take the following bus route↓
Get off at JR Mukomachi Station or Hankyu Higashi-Muko Station, take Hankyu Bus No. 66 (bound for Zenbouji) for 30 minutes, then walk for 8 minutes from the last stop, Zenbouji

Mimurotoji Temple - Kyoto Tea Country (center left on cover)
Mimurotoji Temple in Uji City is an ancient temple that was established during the Nara period and is located on the mountainside north of the Uji River. The garden on the south side of the temple is filled with over 20,000 hydrangeas, creating a beautiful view that fills every nook and cranny of the temple. It is a charming place where you can enjoy colorful hydrangeas while taking a leisurely stroll.

Access: 15 minutes walk from Mimuroto Station on the Keihan Uji Line, or take a bus or taxi from Uji Station on the JR Nara Line.

Photos provided by Amanohashidate Fuchu Tourism Association, Nantan City Tourism Association , Mimuroto Temple
Reporting cooperation: Yoshiminedera

・Visit The Kyoto Tourism Federation website for more great hydrangea spots♪
☞https://www.kyototourism.org/en/column/34767/

05/05/2025

《Spring Exploration of Kyoto Series》
"Sai no Kami no Fuji" wisteria is in full bloom City
After the cherry blossoms fall, wisteria flowers take over.
The light purple color of the petals is called “wisteria color".
Wisteria flowers hanging down from trellises are elegant and attractive.
Now is the best time to see them. ❗️
Sainokami no Fuji in Fukuchiyama City is about 1,200 years old.
It blooms from late April to early May every year.
The 30 meter square trellis of vines transforms into a purple waterfall, elegant, romantic, and breathtakingly beautiful.
There is also a small shrine under the vine trellis. ⛩️
This shrine is dedicated to “Sai no Kami,” a guardian deity of travel safety and childbirth.
Don't forget to visit the shrine when you come to view Wisteria flowers and pray for travel safety.

【"Sai no Kami no Fuji", wisteria】
Best viewing time: Late April - early May
Address: Minamiarichi, Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City
Access: Oe Station (Kyoto Tango Railway Miyafuku Line)
→Minami-ariji Bus Stop(Fukuchiyama city Bus Nikash*ta Line,15 min from Oe Station)
→ "Sai no Kami no Fuji", wisteria（walk for 20 min from Minami-ariji Bus Stop)

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