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Kyoto
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Kyoto
Most Popular Hotels in Kyoto:
Karasuma-Takatsuji, Higashi-Iru//Shimogyo-Ku, 600-8096
413 Itsutsuya-Cho Rokkaku Kudaru, 604-8118
36 Nishi-Hiraki-Cho, Takano. Sakyo-Ku, 606-8103
17 Saiin Sanzo-Cho Ukyo-Ku, 6150021
Aoi Matsuri (Hollyhock Leaf Crest Festival), May, one of Kyoto's largest festivals, with a big parade on May 15 from the Imperial Palace via at the Kamigamo and Shimogamo shrines
Mifune Matsuri, May, boat festival on the Oi River.
Takigi Noh Performance, Jun, Noh theatre performance in torchlight at night by the Heian shrine
Gion Matsuri, Jul, Japan's most famous festival takes place in downtown Kyoto, lasts for a month and includes the beautiful Yama-boko Junko parade on 17 July
Daimonji bonfire, Aug, a massive bonfire forming a pattern on the hillsides of Mt Nyoigadake that can be seen from all over Kyoto when it gets dark
Jidai Matsuri, Oct, the Festival of the Ages, with a big procession through the city to the Heian shrine
Okera Mairi, Dec, at traditional New Year's ritual where people pray for good health in the New Year, Yasaka shrine
Tours of Kyoto
Kyoto Full-Day Sightseeing Tour including Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple - Starting from £71.63 per person
Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Kyoto including Nijo Castle - Starting from £77.81 per person
Nara Afternoon Tour of Todaiji Temple, Deer Park and Kasuga Shrine from Kyoto - Starting from £40.76 per person
Kyoto Morning Tour - Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace - Starting from £34.58 per person
Kyoto Afternoon Tour - Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizu Temple - Starting from £34.58 per person
Most Popular Hotels in Kyoto:
Karasuma-Takatsuji, Higashi-Iru//Shimogyo-Ku, 600-8096
413 Itsutsuya-Cho Rokkaku Kudaru, 604-8118
36 Nishi-Hiraki-Cho, Takano. Sakyo-Ku, 606-8103
17 Saiin Sanzo-Cho Ukyo-Ku, 6150021
Aoi Matsuri (Hollyhock Leaf Crest Festival), May, one of Kyoto's largest festivals, with a big parade on May 15 from the Imperial Palace via at the Kamigamo and Shimogamo shrines
Mifune Matsuri, May, boat festival on the Oi River.
Takigi Noh Performance, Jun, Noh theatre performance in torchlight at night by the Heian shrine
Gion Matsuri, Jul, Japan's most famous festival takes place in downtown Kyoto, lasts for a month and includes the beautiful Yama-boko Junko parade on 17 July
Daimonji bonfire, Aug, a massive bonfire forming a pattern on the hillsides of Mt Nyoigadake that can be seen from all over Kyoto when it gets dark
Jidai Matsuri, Oct, the Festival of the Ages, with a big procession through the city to the Heian shrine
Okera Mairi, Dec, at traditional New Year's ritual where people pray for good health in the New Year, Yasaka shrine
Mifune Matsuri, May, boat festival on the Oi River.
Takigi Noh Performance, Jun, Noh theatre performance in torchlight at night by the Heian shrine
Gion Matsuri, Jul, Japan's most famous festival takes place in downtown Kyoto, lasts for a month and includes the beautiful Yama-boko Junko parade on 17 July
Daimonji bonfire, Aug, a massive bonfire forming a pattern on the hillsides of Mt Nyoigadake that can be seen from all over Kyoto when it gets dark
Jidai Matsuri, Oct, the Festival of the Ages, with a big procession through the city to the Heian shrine
Okera Mairi, Dec, at traditional New Year's ritual where people pray for good health in the New Year, Yasaka shrine
Tours of Kyoto
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