KYOTO VISITOR’S GUIDE August 2024 has been published
The 378th issue of KYOTO VISITOR’S GUIDE, August 2024, has been published in print as well as New Articles have been up online
This Month’s Features:
— The enchanting allure and nearby spots
— A delightful Kyoto summer experience
Obon: Respecting the Spirits of Ancestors
— A Buddhist-based custom of Japan
What’s on in the Old Capital This Month
— Seasonal and Traditional Events and Museums Guide
Cover Photo: From August 2nd to 18th, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to Michizane Sugawara, the deity of scholarship, culture, and the arts, hosts the Kitano Lantern and Tanabata Light-up (sunset to 20:00). The shrine grounds are beautifully illuminated with the soft glow of lanterns and adorned with colorful traditional Tanabata decorations.
Photo courtesy of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine; For more information, see their ad on pg 1 and back cover.