Sunset Hill Market

Want to try out a tent sauna for free? You can reserve your spot in the tent sauna by following the link from the QR-code. The tent sauna can only take up to 4 people, if your reservation is for 2 or fewer people you may be grouped with other people. There will also be food trucks to provide …

Guardian Cat Festival 2022

This September sees the return of the Guardian Cat Festival, a celebration of these furry friends who caught the mice that could have devastated the local silk trade. Click here for the official page (Japanese Language). The main events are happening on the weekend of the 17th with some event…

1st Kyotango Dance Performace…

These newly created dances are inspired by the true stories and legends of some of the Kyotango Princesses. Tickets are 2500yen each, 1000yen for high schoolers and younger. The performance will be held on October 23rd at 2pm, doors open at 1pm. See Tango Performing Arts Theatre for full …

Giant Gingko Illumination 2021

From October 23rd to November 23rd The Giant Gingko Tree between Yuhigaura and Amino Will Have It's Autumn Illumination Switched On Near the 135° Meridian monument along Hippara Pass (National Road 178) the giant gingko tree will be lit up to highlight the beautiful shade of golden yellow …

Kimono Flea Market

The 18th Kimono Flea Market will be held at the Mineyama General Welfare Center on November 5th and 6th. It's a great way to pick up used kimono, obi (belts), and accessories at reasonable prices. Goods to be sold are being accepted between August 22nd and September 9th (except for weekends and …

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. …

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. …

Come See the Best Sunsets in …

Japan is known as the land of the rising sun, but it's also got some of the best sunsets in the world too. Kyotango is especially well known for stunning , visitors will be treated to some great sunsets when they visit. Kyotango has a long and varied coastline. Which means there are numerous bay…

Kyotango Collection Winter 20…

We are happy to announce the results of the Kyotango Collection Winter 2021 photo contest. There were two categories, the "Thank You!" prize and the "Facebook 'Like'" prize. For each category there are 5 winners. There were a lot of great entries, but not everyone can be a winner, so please enjoy t…

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 2022 – …

Cherry blossom season varies a little year by year. This year the weather is a little cooler than last year so the first bloom has been delayed. But now at the start of April we are right in the thick of it, with a full bloom expect this week. The cherry blossom is practically synonymous with "…