intl | ページ 2 | ヤギの京都観光案内/KYOTO GOAT BLOG

Yamaboko Junko 2023: All the Yamahoko floats in Gion matsuri 祇園祭すべての山鉾・辻回し英語で解説

In this article, you can learn all 36 Yamahoko floats of Gion Matsuri festival with their "Tujimawashi" videos and short tips. The information of their Goshuin stamps and souvenirs are also available.

2020.06.19

Gion Matsuri Festival

How to build Yamahoko float? Gion matsuri festival 2024

Hoko tate 鉾建て(Yamahoko buidling) In Yamahoko/ Yamaboko parade in Gion matsuri festival, we can see 4 kinds of Yamahoko f...

2018.08.04

For International ReadersGion Matsuri Festival

TAKAYAMA COME BACK SPECIAL 2022 in Gion Matsuri!!! 祇園祭鷹山英語で説明

Takayamma is one of the long-lost Yamahoko floats in Gion matsuri. In 2022, it will come back to the parade for the first time in 196 years.

2022.06.26

For International ReadersGion Matsuri Festival

Gion matsuri 2023: Mikoshi, portable shrine, guide 祇園祭の神輿英語で説明

Gion matsuri is famous for Yamaboko floats but the most important thing is Mikoshi, or porptable shrine. In this article, I'll show you the history, importance of it.

2019.07.10

For International ReadersGion Matsuri Festival

Gion Matsuri festival 2023: Kuze Komagata Chigo, the most important figure 久世駒形稚児英語で説明

Kuze Komagata Chigo is the most important figure in Gion Matsuri festival. Without him, Gion Matsuri cannot be accomplished.

2020.07.20

Gion Matsuri Festival

Gion Matsuri festival 2023: Yumiya cho Samurai armor exhibition 弓矢町武具飾英語で解説

Yumiyacho Bugukazari, the exhibition of Samurai Armors takes place for 3 days in Yumiya-cho district. In ancient times, the residents wore them and lead Mikohi (portable shrine) of Gion Matsuri. They don't attend the Matsuri but we can enjoy the armors today.

2020.05.14

For International ReadersGion Matsuri Festival

Gion Matsuri 2023: Chinowa Kuguri at Ekijinja Nagoshi Sai 疫神社夏越祭英語で説明

Gion Matsuri is completed with Ekijinja Nagoshi Sai on 7/31. We visit the shrine to give prayer, to do Chinowa Kuguri and to make Chinowa amulet.

2023.07.30

For International ReadersGion Matsuri Festival

Yamhoko parade 2021 canceled in Gion Matsuri

Yamahoko Parade of Gion Matsuri 2020 was cancelde due to COVID-19. In this article, you can learn a history of the parade and Yamahoko with descriptions of all the Yamahoko in the parade.

2020.04.27

For International ReadersGion Matsuri Festival

Gozan Okuribi and Obon 2023 in Kyoto 五山送り火英語で説明

In Obon, we wave our good-bye to the deceased ancestors with Gozan Okuribi. In this article, I'll show you what is Gozan Okuribi, Obon, and their history.

2020.08.25

For International Readers

Breaking report on Kawazu Zakura, the earliest bloom Sakura in Kyoto 3/30/2024: Miosame 河津桜開花状況英語で説明

The report of 2024 on Kawazu Zakura, the earliest bloom Sakura in Kyoto. We can find some of them in Ichijo Modori bashi bridge, Toji, Unryuin, and Philosopher's path.They go into full bloom around mid-March.

2022.02.03

Sakkura/Cherry blossom

Zen garden or Karesansui? 枯山水庭園英語で説明

"Zen garden" sounds strange for us. It is a Karesansui (garden). In this post, we learn what Karesansui is overviewing a short history of it.

2023.06.12

For International ReadersZen temples

The Rock Garden of Ryoanji hides religious syncretism in Japan

The Zen garden/Rock Garden of Ryoanji temple is one of the most famous gardens in Japan. In this article, we learn about the religious syncretism (Shinto, Buddhism) it hides behind.

2022.02.22

For International Readers禅寺Zen templesおすすめ記事

The best Zen gardens/Karesansui in Kyoto: Top 10

In this article, you can learn about top 10 Zen/Karesansui gardens in Kyoto with a short introduction of these gardens. Shodenji, Ryoanji, Komyoin, and other important gardens.

2019.08.25

For International ReadersZen templesおすすめ記事

Saihoji/ Kokedeara/Moss temple guide: 西芳寺英語で説明

In this post, you can learn about the meaning of the Zen garden of Saihoji, a.k.a. Kokedera or Moss temple.

2022.06.15

For International ReadersZen temples

Sennichi Mairi in Kiyomizu-dera temple 2023: 清水寺千日詣り英語で説明

Sennnichi Mairi is a way to visit Shito shrines and Buddhist temples to make our important wish come true. Kiyomizu-dera temple offers us with special one.

2022.08.08

For International Readers清水寺KiyomizuderaNight Illumination

Daikokuten at Kiyomizudera temple：清水寺の出世大黒天英語で説明

Passing through Todorokimon gate of Kiyomizudera, we catch a glimpse of a Kawaii statute. He is Shusse Daikokuten, a Buddhist deity who welcomes the visitors of the temple for over 500 years.

2022.08.23

For International ReadersKiyomizudera

The stage of Kiyomizudera temple: Its construction and Tobiochi Gankake 清水寺の舞台英語で説明

The main hall and the stage of Kiyomizudera are over a valley, constructed in Kakezukuri (懸造) method.People used to jump off the stage to make their wishes come true.

2023.01.22

For International ReadersKiyomizuderaおすすめ記事

Toji temple autumn leaves night illumination 2022

Toji provides us with autumn leaves night illumination and special night visit to Kodo hall in 2022. We can admire so-called "3-D mandala" at night.

2022.10.31

For International ReadersAutumn Leavesおすすめ記事

Rurikoin in Fresh Green Aomomiji 2024: 瑠璃光院青もみじ英語で説明

Rurikoin is one of the most underrated place to admire Aomomiji (Maple leaves in fresh green) though it established its reputation as a place to enjoy autumn leaves butIn this post, I'll show you how amazing it is.

2022.04.25

For International Readers

Kyoto guide: Top 10 sites to visit and annual events and festivals

I'll show you the sites not to be missed: 5 popular ones and 5 underrated ones. On the latter part, you can see popular annual events in Kyoto. Enjoy the ones you would like. 合掌

2022.05.25

For International Readersおすすめ記事

Fushimi Inari Taisha fact 1: Thousands of Torii, Fox, and history 伏見稲荷英語で説明

In this post, you can learn about Fushimi Inari Taisha ; Its history, Senbon Torii gates, foxes, and Oyama meguri-tour.

2018.02.27

For International ReadersFushimi Inariおすすめ記事

Fushimi Inari facts 2: Why foxes? 伏見稲荷のキツネさん英語で説明

Foxes in Fushimi Inari Taisha are messengers of the deity enshrined there. In this post, I'll show you why they are there. 合掌

2023.09.03

For International ReadersFushimi Inariその他

Fushimi Inari facts 4: The history over 1300 years 伏見稲荷の歴史英語で説明

Fushimi Inari Taisha has a history of over 1300 years. In this post, I'll show you it in chronical order. 合掌

2023.09.14

For International ReadersFushimi Inari

Fushimi Inari Taisha hike, a.k.a. Oyama Meguri 伏見稲荷お山めぐり英語で説明

In Fushimi Inari hike, known as "Oyama Meguri" in Japanese, we visit the sacred mountain to find what Japanese people believed through thousands of years.

2023.09.15

For International ReadersFushimi Inari

Night illumination in Kyoto ALL YEAR LONG!!! 京都のライトアップ年間情報英語で説明

In Kyoto, we can enjoy night illuminations all year long. Sakura, Aomomiji, Matsuri, and Autumn leaves in four seasons. In this post, I'll show you all of them for a starting point. 合掌

2023.08.27

For International ReadersSakkura/Cherry blossomAutumn LeavesNight Illumination

Kyoto Transport Guide with Route map: Getting around with city bus subways and trains.

In this post, I'll show you the ways to take Kyoto transport: Kyoto city bus and the routes to avoid crowded buses subways and trains.

2023.06.04

For International Readers

What is Mizukagami, a.k.a., reflection 水鏡につき英語で説明

Mizukagami is a reflection on water, especially pond. In this post, I'll show you what it is and the idea hiding behind it. 合掌

2023.11.12

その他

Migoro, the best time to enjoy Sakura and Autumn leaves 見頃につき英語で説明

In this post, I'll tell you the meaning of Migoro, the best time to enjoy/admire smth, of Ume/plum blossoms, Sakura/cherry blossoms, Aomomijis, and autumn leaves. 合掌

2023.11.03

For International ReadersSakkura/Cherry blossomAutumn Leaves

Kurama no Himatsuri/ Himatsuri in Kurama 2023: History, schedule, must-sees 鞍馬の火祭英語で説明

In this post, I'll show you the ways to enjoy Kurama no Himatsuri/ Himatsuri in Kurama, Short history, schedule, must-sees and so on. 合掌

2023.10.11

For International ReadersNight Illumination

Awata Matsuri2023: Schedule and must-sees

Awata Matsuri is one of the most underrated Matsuri in Kyoto though Kenbokos have something to do with Yamaboko floats of Gion Matsuri. In this post, I'll show you the schedule of 2023 and must-sees. 合掌

2023.09.26

For International Readers