Hanami– Cherry Blossom Viewing

Since olden time, Japanese people have enjoyed viewing cherry blossoms in full bloom every year.

Getting with family members, friends and colleagues, people have an outdoor party and enjoy drinking and eating under the beautiful cherry blossoms.

Maruyama Park and Hirano Shrine are particularly popular for Hanami in Kyoto. 

Odori– Dance show in Kagai

Spring is the season of the elegant dance show in some Kagai (the Geiko and Maiko districts in Kyoto).

The show is called “Odori” and it is one of the unusual occasions when people can experience elegant dance performances by Geiko and Maiko in each Kagai.

Many overseas visitors come to enjoy the show.