Kiyomizu-dera Autumn Illuminations
To celebrate the changing of seasons, Kiyomizu-dera opens up in the evening three times a year (autumn, spring, and …
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Okera Mairi: Old Year’s Eve at Yasaka-jinja Shrine
Want to ensure peace and prosperity for 2023? Head to Kyoto’s Yasaka Shrine on the 31st of December for the Okera …
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Nijo-jo Castle Garden Special Opening
Usually only view-able from the stone foundation of the former castle keep, the Castle gardens are being opened to …
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Toka Ebisu Festival
This popular 5 day festival celebrates Ebisu-san, one of the seven lucky Gods of Japanese mythology, responsible for …
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Yasaka Shrine Setsubun
One of the many traditional Setsubun festivals taking place across Kyoto (and Japan), Yasaka Shrine’s version is …
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Heian Jingu Setsubun
One of the best-known Setsubun festivals in Kyoto, this is a great place to drive away those evil spirits and welcome in …
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Kayabuki no Sato Snow Lantern Festival
An amazing chance to see a remote, snow-covered thatched village illuminated with hundreds of lanterns.
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Baikasai Plum Blossom Festival
A fantastic opportunity to see one of Kyoto’s most beautiful temples, with stunning plum blossom, tea ceremonies …
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Higashiyama Hanatoro
See the atmospheric streets of Kyoto’s Higashiyama softly illuminated with thousands of lanterns at this annual …
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Okazaki Canal Boat Rides
There are countless ways to make the most of cherry blossom season in Kyoto — hanami (blossom viewing) picnics, …
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Heian Jingu Reisai Festival
Celebrating the accession ceremony day of the temple’s deity – Emperor Kanmu in 781 in Nara, this annual …
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Nijo Castle Sakura Festival
Kyoto’s Nijo Castle is already one of the the city’s top cherry blossom viewing spots, with roughly 500 …
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Miyako Odori
Celebrate spring in Kyoto with the annual Miyako Odori, a performance by geiko (the Kyoto word for geisha) and maiko …
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Yabusame Shinji
A horseback archery display between the trees, this is an impressive feat of skill on show in Kyoto once a year. Taking …
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Ninnaji Flower Festival
Kyoto’s Ninnaji Temple is famous for its cherry blossoms. Especially it’s very own variety, known as …
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Kankame-Inari Festival
Located at a shrine which alas, does not exist on google maps, this is a very small local festival but has plenty of …
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Aoi Matsuri
Also known as the Hollyhock Festival, this is one of the city’s biggest events and is a great chance to see …
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Mifune Festival
The Mifune Festival takes place on the Katsura River in Arashiyama on the third Sunday of May each year. The festival …
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Kamogawa Odori
Featuring the dancers of the Pontocho area, this show has it’s own specially-built theater just off Pontocho …
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Sake Spring Kyoto 2023
Approximately 50 sake brewers from around Japan will be serving 150 different varieties of nihonshu along with food from …
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Minato Maizuru Chatta Festival
An annual festival taking place on the final weekend of July, this event finishes with a display of fireworks launched …
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2023 Gion Festival
The Gion Matsuri (Gion Festival) is a month-long festival that takes place in Kyoto in July each year. The name comes …
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Kameoka Hozugawa River Firework Display
Part of the annual peace festival, this display is as famous for its fireworks as it is the beautiful food stalls which …
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