Kifune shrine *the Tanabata illumination*

In Japan, July is kind of romantic month because of theTanabata Festival. It is often called the Star Festival. August 7th, the day of the festival, is said to be the only time when a pair of lovers, stars separated by the Milky Way, can see each other.

For the festival, Kifune Shrine does the illumination to set the mood for the Tanabata story.

                         7/1~8/15     everyday/no enter-fee./sunset~22:00

Kobodaishi birthday celebration at Toji temple

Hello everyone! How are you? Rainy season is almost there...that makes me unhappy, but!! There are more fun and interesting events in Kyoto! Now... here is a birthday celebration of KOBOTAISHI/KUKAI. Please refer to who he is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C5%ABkai Place: Toji temple Date: June 15th, 2012 Time:10:00～ Access: Kintetsu TOJI station For more information ↓↓ http://www.toji.or.jp/