About 2,000 Japanese irises of 200 varieties are in full bloom at Heian Jingu Shrine in Kyoto City. The garden has a temporary bridge over the pond at this time of year.

At 36 meters tall, the three-story tower’s top level offers a 360-degree view of Kyoto. It was designed by Chuta Ito, an architect who was also involved in the construction of Heian Jingu ...

parading from the Kyoto Imperial Palace to Heian Jingu. “It would be hugely detrimental to the operation of the festival if it was canceled for a third straight year,” said Keiji Yamada ...

KYOTO -- The Jidai Matsuri, one of the three major festivals in the ancient Japanese capital and a colorful autumn event, was held on Oct. 22. Some 2,000 people dressed in costumes from eras ...