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THINGS TO DO IN KYOTO IN JUNE 2025 | Arigato Travel
If you’re in Kyoto this June, I’d say, “Lucky you!!” Whether you’re a nature lover, a history buff, or a shopping enthusiast, Kyoto has an amazing range of experiences. Throughout the month, the cultural capital of Japan buzzes with sound, color, and celebration every June. Here, we share a list of events that will add dashes of spice and adventure to your Kyoto trip this June. Kifune Matsuri Kyoto’s Kifune Shrine is the most prominent among 500 Kifune shrines across Japan. You’ll find the 1400-year-old shrine’s pristine forest setting and the sounds of the Kifunegawa River flowing nearby incredibly relaxing and meditative. The Kifunematsuri, held annually, is a prayer to Kifune, the god of water and rain, for peace and good farming weather. The golden mikoshi (portable shrine) procession in the serene forest set to loud chants by marching parishioners and worshippers is a unique experience. Immerse yourself in traditional bugaku and kagura dance performances at the matsuri (festival). Date: June 1, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 17:00 Location: Kifune Shrine, 180 Kuramakibunecho, Sakyo-kyu, Kyoto Website: https://kifunejinja.jp/ Fee: Free Kyoto Takigi Noh Immerse yourself in an ancient Japanese theatrical form, Noh, that will be on display at Kyoto’s historical Heian Jingu shrine. The melancholy of the centuries-old tales of spirits and longing told in the four Noh plays is balanced by the brevity of the Kyogen comedy. Performed after dusk on an open-air stage illuminated by the flickering lights of bonfires, this event is certain to enchant you as the shadows and lights add magic to the masked characters and lyrical sounds. Date: June 1-2, 2025 Time: 18:00 - 21:00 Location: Heian Jingu Shrine, 97 Nishitennocho, Okazaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto (exact location to be decided on the day of the event) Website: Heian Jingu Shrine & Ticketing website Fee: 4,000 - 9,000 yen Umekoji Handicrafts Market If you are looking for one-of-a-kind souvenirs, look no further. Conveniently held on the grounds near the lush green Umekoji Park, this handicrafts market, held on the first Saturday of every month, showcases unique items. With over 300 stalls manned by local artisans and vendors, there is no lack of variety and creativity in the goods on display. You can find kimonos, ceramics, lacquerware, woodwork, and a variety of other handcrafted items that will make great souvenirs for your Japan trip. Date: June 6-7, 2025 Time: 9:00 - 16:00 Location: Tedukuri Ichi, 56-3, Kankijicho, Shimogyo-kyu, Kyoto Website: Handmade market Fee: Free Tauesai (Rice Planting Festival) Taue-sai (rice planting festivals) are held every summer at several shrines across Japan. Kyoto’s version of Taue-sai is held at the iconic Fushimi Inari shrine. Apart from the traditional hand-planting of rice seedlings, you can also enjoy traditional dance and music performances. As taiko drums reverberate and beautiful Japanese women dressed in Heian-period costumes perform the ota-mai kagura dance to lilting tunes played on the shamisen (a three-stringed instrument), you will quickly find yourself transported back in time. But that's not all to find, make sure you don’t miss out on savoring Kyoto’s local delicacies that can be found in various food stalls on site! Date: June 10, 2025 Location: 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-kyu, Kyoto Website: inari.jp Fee: Free Ajisai Matsuri (Hydrangea Festival) Believed to have been established by Empress Jingu, the Fujinomori shrine hosts a Hydrangea Festival (ajisai matsuri) that boasts blooms in pink, blue, purple, white, violet, and every imaginable hue in between. As the scent of flowering hydrangeas fills the air, soak in the traditional atmosphere as locals play a spirited game of kemari, sing heartfelt songs, and recite lyrical poetry. Make sure you enjoy the hydrangea-themed food, too! Date: June 15, 2025 Time: 9:00 - 16:00 Location: Fujinomori Shrine, 609 Fukakusa Toriizakicho, Fushimi-kyu, Kyoto Website: www.fujinomorijinjya.or.jp Fee: Free Kobo-Ichi Flea Market Home to Kyoto’s tallest pagoda, Toji Temple hosts a bustling market on the 21st of each month. The temple is dedicated to Kukai, the Buddhist saint, and his life is honored on the 21st of every month, the date of his attaining nirvana. Stroll through the market to get a taste of local life and buy anything Japanese-related that you can think of. You may also see monks in their yellow robes praying and chanting sutras on the grounds. If you love shooting with your camera, you are likely to have a field day with all the colors on display. Food lovers will also find plenty to please them. Date: June 21, 2025 Location: 1 Kujo-cho, Minami-kyu, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Website: https://www.toji.or.jp/en/index.html Fee: Free Yayoi Kusama Special Exhibition Enjoy the works of eminent Japanese artist and printmaker Yayoi Kusama this summer at Kyoto’s Kyocera Museum of Art, which will feature over 330 of Kusama’s vibrant artworks known for their use of playful patterns, including polka dots and nets, combined with everyday motifs, such as pumpkins and grapes. As you wander through the exhibition and admire her famed “Pumpkin” and “Love Forever” series, you’ll feel as though you have entered the creative mind of one of Japan’s contemporary art pioneers. Date: All through June 2025 Time: 10:00 - 18:00 Location: Kyocera Museum of Art, 124 Okazaki Enshoji-cho, Sakyo-kyu, Kyoto Website: kyotocity-kyocera.museum/en/exhibition/20250425-20250907 Fee: 500 - 2,200 yen Sakuraya Kijima Retrospective If you are unable to enjoy the outdoors in Kyoto due to Tsuyu (the rainy season) this June, the Saga Arashiyama Museum’s Sakura Kijima retrospective may just be the right event for you. Showcasing some of the Kyoto Master’s realistic works depicting nature in all its beauty, the exhibition brings the outdoors alive within the walls of the museum. Known for his expressive painting style, the exhibition is likely to delight art lovers with a soft spot for Monet and beyond. Date: All through June Time: 10:00 - 17:00 Location: Saga Arashiyama Museum, 11 Munobabacho, Sagatenryuji, Ukyo-kyu, Kyoto Website: https://www.samac.jp/exhibition/detail.php?id=61 Fee: 300 - 2,000 yen Washoku Special Exhibition Step into the centrally located Museum of Kyoto and find yourself transported to the streets of Edo as yatai food carts and stunning replicas of food items tell the story of washoku, traditional Japanese cuisine that represents a balanced meal, with “wa” standing for harmony as well as Japanese. Celebrating a decade since washoku was included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, the exhibition blends science, history, and sensory delight. And the bonus is that photography is allowed, so don’t forget your camera! Date: All through June Time: 10:00 - 18:00 (until 19:30 on Fridays) Location: The Museum of Kyoto, 623-1 Higashikatamachi, Sanjyo-Takakura, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto Website: https://www.bunpaku.or.jp/exhi_special_post_en/20250426-0706/ Fee: 600 - 1,800 yen Kyoto Restaurant Special Expo To coincide with the Osaka Expo, over 150 restaurants located across Kyoto are offering visitors the opportunity to have a special dining experience with a focus on Kyoto delicacies. Don’t miss the chance to try a kaiseki or an omakase course and savor Kyoto’s gourmet foods, such as hamo (conger), saba-zushi (mackerel sushi), Kyo-tsukemono (Kyoto pickles), yudofu (boiled tofu), and yatsuhashi (sweet rice dough cakes). And, if the expo has left you wanting even more, why not try one of our food tours too? Date: All through June Location: In restaurants across Kyoto Website: https://krws.kyoto.travel/en/ A Summer to Enjoy in Kyoto Every city, prefecture, and region in Japan has its own unique set of festivals. In Kyoto, the “City of a Thousand Shrines,” there’s a temple and a shrine on every street, and when it comes to festivals and events, Kyoto has plenty of them. (Check out our blog here to know more about Kyoto’s three big festivals.) Though the cherry blossom season comes to a close in April, nature in Kyoto does not disappoint June visitors, either. Let the heady scents of azaleas, hydrangeas, irises, and lotuses in full bloom lead you down Kyoto’s temple paths. The summer is also a great time to step out and enjoy the markets held outdoors. But if you are forced to stay indoors due to the rains in Kyoto, then you can always immerse yourself in artistic experiences at its museums or dine at one of the numerous restaurants serving up “oishii” dishes. With so much to see and do, there is no end to the fun and cultural immersion that can be found in the month of June whilst discovering the streets of Kyoto! Featured Photo Credit: Yanhao Fang Ready to see more of what summer has to offer across Japan? Check out our Summer Food Tours for a summertime adventure you'll never forget!
Minor Hotels Expands UAE Footprint with Addition of Palm West Beach Property
Article - Minor Hotels Expands UAE Footprint with Addition of Palm West Beach Property - Minor Hotels has signed a strategic hotel management agreement with Seven Tides for a property on Palm West Beach in Dubai. The new addition, effective from August 2025, includes 273 hotel keys and 287 serviced apartments, making Minor Hotels the largest operator on the Palm's Trunk.
Diamond Triangle and Beyond | Rangan Datta
Around 80km north-east of Bhubaneswar and on the way to Paradeep lies a collection of three Buddhist sites of Udaygiri, Ratnagiri and Lalitgiri, popularly known as the Diamond Triangle. Apart from the three sites there are over half a dozen Buddhist sites in this region
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Grupo Presidente Celebrate Opening of InterContinental Presidente Monterrey
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, proudly introduces InterContinental Presidente Monterrey in alliance with Grupo Presidente. Located in Monterrey's San Pedro Garza García neighborhood, the hotel is a minimalist retreat that feels worlds apart from its bustling urban surroundings. Designed by Francesc Rifé Studio in Barcelona, InterContinental Presidente Monterrey beautifully juxtaposes its considered, contemporary style, quietly decadent touches, and modern amenities with a stunning mountain backdrop. The hotel's striking façade has been thoughtfully crafted from metal and mobile wooden panels to protect the property from the sun's intensity while still inviting in plenty of natural light. Inside, the use of natural materials like wood and stone have been carefully selected to create a refined, relaxing atmosphere. Leanne Harwood, SVP and Managing Director of Luxury & Lifestyle Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: "As we open the doors to InterContinental Presidente Monterrey with our trusted partners at Grupo Presidente, we are excited to enchant guests with an inspired setting, world-class dining experiences and the personalized service for which InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has been celebrated for more than 75 years. This hotel is a remarkable addition to our portfolio of luxury properties, bringing a sense of discovery to the modern luxury traveller." Braulio Arsuaga Losada, General Director of Grupo Presidente, stated: "We are thrilled to return to this destination with the InterContinental brand, a benchmark of contemporary luxury, in one of the fastest-growing areas in Nuevo León and the country. InterContinental Presidente Monterrey is our most ambitious project to date, and we take pride in bringing it to fruition alongside our partners at IHG Hotels & Resorts. Over the years, we have built a relationship based on mutual trust, friendship and a commitment to the national tourism industry, which is now renewed with this opening". An Urban Oasis InterContinental Presidente Monterrey's 293 guestrooms, including 25 expansive suites, have been meticulously curated to create harmonious, tranquil spaces for guests. Each guestroom has been outfitted with the highest quality finishes, including solid walnut and Gris Rochelle marble from Italy as well as furniture imported from Spain, while bathrooms feature luxurious amenities and rainfall showers. When ready to turn in for the night, guests can take in the sweeping views of the vibrant San Pedro Garza García neighborhood as well as the Sierra Madre de Chipinque mountains in the distance from their guestroom's floor-to-ceiling windows with automated curtains. Culinary Excellence The hotel's three dining destinations welcome visitors with an enticing combination of national and international flavors that tempt all tastes and palates: - Lilōu: With its sophisticated setting, Lilōu is a modern tribute to the tradition of all-day dining in cities like New York, London and Paris. Featuring a menu of elevated international dishes, Lilōu is poised to stand out among the best restaurants in Monterrey. - Epicentro: Celebrating the innovation and legacy of the original Epicentro at InterContinental Presidente Mexico City, this latest outpost of the gin and tonic-focused cocktail bar welcomes guests with inspired cocktails in an intimate atmosphere complemented by exemplary service that reflects the warm hospitality and spirit of Northern Mexico. - Chapulín: Due to open in April and drawing from the heritage of its predecessor in Mexico City, Chapulín celebrates the history and flavors of Mexico. The menu offers a tour that highlights the work of the Mexican fields and seas, honoring those who cultivate each. With a seafood bar, a clay comal and the aroma of embers, guests can traverse through the regions of Mexico, from north to south. Inspired Experiences Monterrey, Mexico's second largest economy, is an international business hub cradled between the breathtaking Cerro de la Silla, Sierra Madre de Chipinque and Cerro de las Mitras mountains. With a central location near the city's shopping and cultural destinations, corporate headquarters for global organizations, medical centers and educational institutions, InterContinental Presidente Monterrey is ideal for business and leisure travelers alike. At all InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, colleagues across the globe serve as cultural connecters, helping guests embrace and explore cities and local neighborhoods. Bringing to life the Insider Expertise of InterContinental Presidente Monterrey is The Concierge, on-hand to facilitate cultural exploration. Guests will be introduced to in-the-know discoveries and bespoke experiences, such as the Barrio Antiguo Old Quarter, Cumbres de Monterrey National Park and the Museum of Contemporary Art of Monterrey. Guests of InterContinental Presidente Monterrey can also enjoy an array of on-property offerings. Those seeking calm and rejuvenation can visit the hotel's Ikal Spa featuring a menu of relaxing massages and facials created to revitalize body and mind. Additional hotel amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, a business center equipped with the latest technology, dry cleaning service as well as a Club InterContinental lounge combining personalized service and exclusive privileges to elevate the stay experience. Events & Occasions Spanning over 1,600 square meters across two floors, InterContinental Presidente Monterrey's modern and versatile meeting and event spaces offer a perfect setting for an array of corporate or social events with capacity for up to 1,500 guests. Tailored for high-end meeting and event planners, each of the hotel's four elegantly appointed spaces features spectacular views from expansive windows that invite in natural light and is equipped with LED architectural lighting, high-speed internet and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment. With 227 open and 101 pipeline hotels globally,* InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, the world's first and largest international luxury hotel brand, continues to open doors to fascinating places and fresh perspectives. InterContinental Presidente Monterrey is the sixth property operated by Grupo Presidente in alliance with the InterContinental brand and is IHG's fifth InterContinental to open in the Americas in the past two years, following InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa in the Caribbean, InterContinental Seattle Bellevue outside Seattle, InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk in Texas and InterContinental Indianapolis in Indiana.