For five lively days in January thousands throng to a small shrine in Gion to pray to Ebisu, the god of good fortune. This past January Michael Lambe of Deep Kyoto joined the bustling crowds for an in-depth look at Toka Ebisu’s traditions. Continue reading
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Kyoto Events January 2025
January sees several fascinating events happening in Kyoto. From celebrations of the New Year to the wonderful Toka Ebisu festival to raucous shrine prayers to get rich, there’s plenty of quintessentially Kyoto events to enjoy. Continue reading
Kyoto Festivals and Events
The Kyoto year is packed with interesting festivals and events. Here is a summary of Kyoto’s biggest and most interesting annual festivals and events. Continue reading
Walking In Gion
At the heart of Kyoto lies Gion, the city’s most famous entertainment district and the center of its traditional arts. Michael Lambe takes us on a daytime tour of Gion’s most famous landmarks, shops and historic sites. Continue reading
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