August 2025 Events in Kyoto

Yatori no Shinji Festival

Things heat up as 60 men rush towards the center of a pond to grab a limited 50 arrow-like talismans.

Gojō Wakamiya Pottery Festival

From delicate, unglazed vessels to inventive works that combine a multitude of traditional and modern techniques, here's where to get your fill of pottery.

Fukuchiyama Fireworks

Fukuchiyama’s riverbank fireworks display packs 4,000 bursts into a sharp 33‑minute show. Summer in northern Kyoto gets a little brighter.

Kameoka Hozugawa Fireworks

This festival is as famous for its fireworks as it is the beautiful food stalls which are illuminated at night.

Kyoto Gozan no Okuribi 2025

See the mountains light up with symbolic bonfires.

Miyazu Tōrō Nagashi Fireworks

Lantern floating and fireworks make a magical evening in Shimazaki Park near Kyoto.

Kyoto Great Dinosaur Expo: A powerful giant dinosaur is coming!

Dino thrills for kids and grownups alike.

Kyoto Sky Lantern Festival

Set off your own glowing, LED-powered lantern into the night sky at this Tanabata celebration. It's easily accessible from Kyoto Station.

Tōji Temple Flea Market

Visit Tōji Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest temples, and explore the bustling Kobo-ichi Market. Held monthly, this vibrant market is an unmissable experience for visitors and locals alike.

Nijō Castle NAKED Summer Festival 2025

The art collective NAKED are doing what they do best and turning another historical landmark into a fun, festival paradise.

Tenjin-san Shrine Flea Market

Explore the Tenjin-san Flea Market at Kitano Tenman-gū, Kyoto, held on the 25th of every month.

Kyoto Kyo No Tanabata

A look at the city’s most atmospheric summer events.

Yayoi Kusama Print Works: Repetition and Proliferation

Explore Yayoi Kusama's transformative prints at this Kyoto exhibition showcasing around 330 works.