Kiyomizu-dera Spring Illuminations
To celebrate the change to spring, Kiyomizu-dera will hold a night event to brighten up the foliage.
To celebrate the change to spring, Kiyomizu-dera will hold a night event to brighten up the foliage.
The first of Kyoto's annual spring geisha performances, performed by the geiko and maiko of Kamishichen.
Tokyo-based art collective Naked once again has a hand in these stunning, seasonal illuminations.
The light-up event of the weeping cherry tree at Maruyama Park in Kyoto is a must-see annual tradition.
This annual festival features an opportunity to see geiko (the geisha of Kyoto).
A performance by the geiko and maiko of Kyoto's Miyagawachō district to welcome spring.
Celebrate spring in Kyoto with the annual Miyako Odori, a performance by Kyoto's geisha.
See geisha entertain the locals at this very small festival in Kyoto.
Gander at traditional boats floating down the river carrying musicians and performers.
50 sake brewers from around Japan will be serving 150 different varieties of nihonshu (Japanese alcohol).
This event finishes with a display of fireworks launched from a ship in the bay.
This festival is as famous for its fireworks as it is the beautiful food stalls which are illuminated at night.
Lantern floating and fireworks make a magical evening in Shimazaki Park near Kyoto.
The art collective NAKED are doing what they do best and turning another historical landmark into a fun, festival paradise.
A festival at the beautiful Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Proof that Kyoto isn't just about old buildings and tradition.