One of the five annual public performances put on by each of the geisha districts in Kyoto, the Kitano Odori is a chance to see the elegant dances and charming songs of Kamishichiken's geiko and maiko.

A lovely shrine located in southern Kyoto, Jōnangū is a pleasant getaway from the more crowded shrines and temples in the city center.

Omikuji fortune slips have found their newest incarnation in "okimono omikuji", fortunes placed in adorable ceramic and wooden figurines. Check out some of Kyoto's cutest foxes, birds, rabbits, and more!