Kyoto Hozugawa Trolley From March 1 to Decenmber 29 After 2 months break in winter time, Hozugawa Trolley will start its operation again from the begininng on March. Hinamatsuri at Ichihime Shrine Sat., March 3 Enjoy Japanese traditional dance performance, ancient Jyuni-hitoe Kimono, Hina teas, and more! Hozugawa River Boat Ride Opening in 2012 From March 10 Thrilling boat ride for about 16km from Kameyama to Arashiyama along with Hozugawa valley taing about 2 hours. 3,900JPY(adult) 2,500JPY(children) For more information Kyoto Marathon 2012 March 11 This is the first time full marathon to be held in Kyoto and it will be a big event as 15,000 runners participate. It may cause a traffic jam. March 11, 2012 (Sun.) Start at 8:30am from Nishikyogoku Athletic Park Official Website Early "Sakura" cherry blossoms in Kyoto Hirano Shrine is famous for early Sakura, called "Hirano sakura", with about 400 trees of 50 kinds. Visit official website for more information (Japanese site). "Sakura" Night Illumination at Nijo Castle From the end of March Enjoy a beautiful night illumination of 200 cherry blossms at Nijo Castle. Get some information about the castle in here. 400JPY to enter.