Spring is a time to enjoy cherry blossoms in full bloom throughout Kyoto.
Elegantly attired in colorful kimono with ornamental hairpins, the maiko (apprentice geisha) add another touch of color to spring in Kyoto.
Come May there is also the vivid green of moss in the rock gardens and new leaves on the trees.

Summer in Kyoto is symbolized by the Gion Festival.
The lavishly decorated floats parade the city's main boulevards to the accompaniment of lively traditional festival music.
In this season of sharply defined shadows cast by the strong sun,
the wooden decks erected along the rivers offer a cool respite from the heat.

One of the unique pleasures of autumn is to view the harvest moon reflected on the water.
The Jidai Matsuri festival features a procession that unfolds like a historical picture scroll,
with many beautiful costumes to fascinate the eye.
In late autumn, the crimson foliage of the mountains and gardens is indescribably beautiful.

New Year's decorations offer countless opportunities to appreciate anew the exquisite craftsmanship found only in Kyoto.
Familiar scenery is completely transformed by snow into a silvery world that fills the senses.
When red and white plum blossoms appear, they tell us that spring is not far off.