November 2025
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The largest Jizo statue in Ky…
Every November 23rd, locals in Kyotango dress Heiji Jizo—Kyoto’s tallest stone guardian deity—in a straw hood and coat weighing 60kg. A unique tradition that marks the arrival of winter.Nearby, a local farmer's market sells locally grown fruits and vegetables, and also original drip coffee with a H…
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Hippara Pass – Giant Gi…
A large ginkgo tree, over 50 years old, stands near the Central Meridian Tower at Hikkara Pass in Amino Town, Kyotango City. On autumn nights, its golden glow is illuminated, creating a fantastical scene. This giant ginkgo tree is located along the Kyoto Tango Railway tracks,making it a popular …
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