KYOTO

From Kiyomizu's amazing architectural feats to the meaning behind its name, there are a few interesting facts about this famous Kyoto temple you might want to know before you visit!

While the Kyoto area is known for its green tea, why not take it to the next level with a green tea parfait?

These incredible events are sure to get you fired up about summertime in Japan!

Enjoy a brilliant light festival in 'Tadasu no Mori' at Shimogamo Shrine!

'Toro nagashi' is a ceremony in which paper lanterns are released into the water, typically floating down rivers to guide the spirits of the dead back to the other world.

Held throughout the entire month of July, Kyoto's Gion Matsuri is the most famous festival in all of Japan.

Spend your summer the Kyoto way by participating in two traditional summer events with great cultural significance!

The rainy season brings gray clouds and inclement weather to Kyoto each June, but all that moisture leaves Saiho-ji moss temple glimmering like an emerald!