Written by Lily Crossley-Baxter
Researched by Alexandra Ziminski
The Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair is proof that Kyoto isn’t just old buildings and traditions.
What happens?
Held at the Miyako Messe convention center and the International Manga Museum, this anime convention is a two-day trade show and one of the biggest such events in the Kansai region.
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 combo ticket and visit all.
Schedule 2025
The main venue is Miyako Messe/ROHM Theatre Kyoto, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closing at 4 p.m. on the 21st), with last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Venue 2, the Kyoto International Manga Museum, is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., also with last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Tickets 2025
For both venues (which is cheaper than buying separately), you can get a combo ticket for ¥2,700. Get your tickets here (from August 21). Just Miyako Messe advance tickets cost ¥1,800. If you just want to go only to the Manga Museum, you can pay for a regular admission ticket on the day, or pay ¥2,300 on the day just for the Miyako Messe venue.
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 traveling 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.- 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)
