KYOTO VISITOR’S GUIDE February 2025 has been published

The 383rd issue of KYOTO VISITOR’S GUIDE, February 2025, has been published in print as well as New Articles have been up online

This Month’s Features:

Bright signs of spring in the Old Capital

— The Tradition of “Ume” Plum Blossom Viewing

“Fu”

— Kyoto's Ancient Wheat Gluten Delicacy

Discovering the Enchanting Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple

— Off-the-beaten-path gem where history, spirituality, and nature converge

What’s on in the Old Capital This Month

— Quiet temples, gardens, farmers & the nostalgic life of people

Cover photo: Kitano Tenmangu Shrine's Main Hall, a National Treasure, stands gracefully amidst blooming ume plum blossoms. The vibrant pink flowers are believed to protect the shrine. This seasonal beauty symbolizes early spring in Kyoto,

drawing visitors to admire nature's renewal against the backdrop of traditional Japanese architecture. Photo courtesy of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine