Written by JC Team
This festival at the beautiful Kiyomizu-dera Temple features a colorful dance procession through the neighborhood of the “Blue Dragon” (it’s a green dragon, but green is often called blue in Japanese).
What happens?
The dragon is said to drink the water from the Otowa waterfall which is beneath the main hall of the temple.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.Mid
Oct
2026
青龍会
Free
- 1.5 km from Keage Station Tōzai Line (T9)
- 1.5 km from Kiyomizu-Gojō Station Keihan Main Line (KH38)
- 1.5 km from Misasagi Station Tōzai Line (T8)
Typical weather at this time:
High: 26 ºC
Low: 19 ºC
