Mitsumasa Anno Art Museum Aut…

This Autumn enjoy the new exhibitions at the Mitsumasa Anno Art Museum! At Mitsumasa Art Museum, explore the new autumn exhibitions: "German Forest" (ドイツの森) and "Anne of Green Gables" (赤毛のアン). The latter commemorates 150 years since the birth of Lucy Maud Mongomery, the original author of "An…

Guardian Cat Festival 2024

Calling all Cat Lovers! This September experience the Guardian Cat festival in Mineyama Mineyama's annual Komaneko Matsuri (Guardian Cat festival) is not to be missed if you are a fan of our feline friends. Based in Mineyama-cho, the centre of Tango Chirimen Silk production, this festival un…

Tango Noh Theatre

The Tango Performing Arts Theater will be hosting a Noh performance, Japan's classical dance theater. The performance will feature famous Noh actors such as Yoshimasa Kanze, and Mansai Nomura. Date: Sunday 29th September Time: 1:30pm (doors open at 1:00pm) Location: Kyoto Prefecture…

Kimono Flea Market

A Kimono Flea Market will be held at the Mineyama General Welfare Center on November 2nd and 3rd (Saturday and Sunday). It's a great way to pick up used kimono, obi (belts), and accessories at reasonable prices. Even if you don't have occassions to wear a full kimono, many people are experimenti…

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!

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. …

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. …

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…

Where to Go When it Snows in …

When it snows, and how long it stays in Kyotango can be a little unpredictable. Some years the snow sticks around for weeks, and some years it barely snows at all. But when it does snow there are a lot of truly beautiful sights, and great activities to try out. Between late December and early Ma…