The Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair is more proof that Kyoto isn’t just about old buildings and tradition.
What happens?
Held at the Miyako Messe convention center as well as the International Manga Museum, it’s a two-day trade show/market/festival and one of the biggest such events in the Kansai region. There is a free stage which is accessible to all ticket holders, while the KYOMAF stage requires aditional reservations.
There will be traditional arts workshops, a character cafe, a cosplay area, a job fair, and the Kyoto International Manga Awards. Be sure to check which location is hosting each event — or you can purchase a joint ticket and visit both.
The opening hours for Miyako Messe are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (4 p.m. on Sunday).
How to get there
The closest metro stop is the Higashiyama station on the Tozai line — it’s 15 minutes from Kyoto Station with a change at Karasumaoike costing ¥260. Alternatively you can catch buses 110, 100, or 206 straight there. If you’re travelling from Tokyo we have some tips on the best routes.
Accommodation
Kyoto certainly has plenty of hotels to choose from — and we have a great selection to get you started. If you want to stay close to the fair, then consider the Hotel Marufuku which has compact rooms and smart but friendly communal spaces or the Gion Hanna Stay which is similar but a tad pricier. Hostel Wise you can try the Haruya which is basic but friendly or the Guest House Gajyun. Just in case you’re looking to push the boat out, the Kiraku Kyoto Higashiyama is an all-out luxury stay with traditional Japanese elements mixed with Western comforts.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.-
Adults:
Advance sales: ¥1,600
- 395 m from Higashiyama Station Tōzai Line (T10)
- 0.8 km from Sanjō Keihan Station Tōzai Line (T11)
- 0.9 km from Sanjō Station Keihan Main Line (KH40)
