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…

Getting Through Japanese Immi…

Having returned to Japan after the Christmas holidays I thought it would be good to share my experience going through Japanese Immigration. Hopefully this guide will help make your journey as smooth as possible. Japan's immigration policies and system have changed quite a bit in the last yea…

Kyotango Covid-19 News Update

While Covid-19 travel restrictions have been largely relaxed in Japan, there is always the potential for sudden changes. As such we encourage anyone considering a holiday in Japan to look carefully at the requirements for entry, and rules to follow while in Japan. For those currently in Japan we…

Visit Kyotango Brochure

Please view or download our 2022 brochure below. Visit Kyotango English BrochureDownload …

Kumihama Doll Festival

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

Komachi Park Doll Festival

The dolls festival sometimes called girls day, is a celebration of daughters, and there are few places more appropriate to celebrate this than in Komachi Park. They will be displaying the dolls in the "Komachi House" from February 5th to March 5th. Komachi Park is open from 9:30am to 3:30pm …

Kyotango Swiss Village Don-Do…

The "Don-Don" Snow Park in the Swiss Village in Kyotango is open this winter for snowy fun for all ages. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and national holidays you can enjoy snow tubing with family and friends, try skying or snowboarding on the adjacent course and small children can enjoy the chibi…

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…