Tango Kingdom New Year’…

Welcome the New Year at Roadside Station Tango Kingdom! Tango Kingdom "Shoku no Miyako" is one of the largest roadside stations in Western Japan and this year they are hosting a countdown to bring on 2025! There will be food, drinks, karaoke, live performances to kick off the night and, of co…

Omiya Road Park Winter Illumi…

The Omiya Road Park is based at the "entrance" of Kyotango making it a great place for some welcoming illuminations. All of the lights are on every night between 5pm and 9pm, with the lights on the embankment on until 11pm. The illumination will last until January 31st. Event Details Da…

Mitsumasa Anno Art Museum Win…

Introducing the new exhibitions at the Mitsumasa Anno Art Museum this Winter! At Mitsumasa Art Museum, explore the new winter exhibitions: "Laura in the Little House" (小さな家のローラ) and "Views in and around Kyoto City" (洛中洛外). "Laura in the Little House" Based on the book of the same nam…

Swiss Village Don-Don Snow Pa…

Wintertime fun at Swiss Village! Enjoy Snow tubing and other snow activities - fun for all ages! The restaurant at the Ski Slope will be offering a limited seasonal menu. All-you-can-slide (Snow Tube) for 2,000 yen, Snow Shoes for 2,000 yen and more items available to rent upon entry …

21st Annual Kumihama Doll Fes…

The Kumihama Doll Festival starts in January. Centered around the Inaba Family Merchant House, the shops and houses of Kumihama will be displaying their traditional dolls in front windows and entries. The whole town will be turned into an art gallery. This event takes place every year. Click her…

Tango Morning Market

Every Sunday from 8:00-10:00 Bounty from the sea and mountains, along with hand made goods will be on display. Make sure you hurry, when it's gone it's gone!

Kumihama Station Morning Mark…

The Kumihama Station Morning Market will not be held in January or February. Every Sunday from 9:00-11:00. Fresh local produce and delicious hand made side dishes are available for sale. But you`d better hurry as supplies are limited. …

ENJOY KYOTO – Special F…

This spring the ENJOY KYOTO magazine publised a special issue featuring areas around Kyoto Prefecture. Kyotango featured in it twice! First, the incredibly talented artisan swordsmiths at Nippon Genshosha, and next the stunning emerald green sea and beaches which can be enjoyed in Kyotango. …

Konpira Hand-Made Market

Every 3rd Sunday of the month we hold the "No Rush Hand-Made Market". Everyone is welcome to bring their hand made products. Whether you want to sell, display, or just enjoy a chat, please come down and have a look. …

Spring Flower Tour – Ky…

With spring just around the corner and the cherry blossoms just starting to bud, now seems like the perfect time to introduce the many 'flowerful' sites to enjoy in Kyotango, with our spring flower tour. A Spring Flower Tour While most of the locations on this tour have been introduced in oth…

Cherry Blossoms 2024 – …

Update March 25th: The first cherry blossoms are going to be a little later than forecast. The cold snap earlier in March has delayed them by probably about a week. In Kyoto city they are expecting first blooms on the 26th, and Kyotango is usually about a week later than Kyoto. So the end of the we…

Cherry Blossom Viewing in Kyo…

One of Japan's most famous symbols is the Sakura, or cherry blossom. When they bloom in spring people flock to parks to picnic under the flowers. They call this hanami (flower viewing), and it makes a great reason for a picnic with friends and family. Timing for the Best Blooms Antici…