KYOTO VISITOR’S GUIDE July 2026 has been published
The 399th issue of KYOTO VISITOR’S GUIDE, July 2026, has been published in print as well as New Articles have been up online
This Month’s Features:
— Kyoto’s Month of Lanterns, Music, and Living Tradition
What’s on in the Old Capital This Month
— Quiet temples, gardens, farmers & the nostalgic life of people
Shinrin-Yoku
— Slowing Down in Kyoto’s Forests
Cover photo: Hosho-yama, one of the historic Yama-hoko floats of Gion Matsuri, stands proudly beneath Kyoto’s summer sky. Adorned with lanterns and centuries of tradition, it represents the enduring spirit of Kyoto’s most celebrated festival. Each July, these magnificent floats transform the city streets, bringing to life a cultural legacy that has been cherished for more than a thousand years.