
Kiyomizu Temple Seiryu-e Dragon Festival (April)
Watch a dynamic procession featuring a massive dragon puppet at the Seiryu-e Dragon Festival in Kyoto.
Watch a dynamic procession featuring a massive dragon puppet at the Seiryu-e Dragon Festival in Kyoto.
To celebrate the change to spring, Kiyomizu-dera will hold a night event to brighten up the foliage.
Discover handmade treasures and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere at Kyoto’s Umekoji Handicrafts Market, a monthly gathering of artisans and creators.
For just a short window in late March and early April, the sakura in Gion's Shirakawa area are illuminated.
The light-up event of the weeping cherry tree at Maruyama Park in Kyoto is a must-see annual tradition.
A 1.4 km stretch of cherry trees in full bloom, food stalls serving seasonal bites, and a riverside path perfect for a slow stroll under the petals.
Tokyo-based art collective Naked once again has a hand in these stunning, seasonal illuminations.
Step under the flowers and shake off bad luck at Kyoto’s Yasurai Festival, one of the city’s three most unusual traditional celebrations.
Kyoto is no stranger to spectacular sakura views, but Toji Temple's nighttime atmosphere is something else entirely.
This annual festival features an opportunity to see geiko (the geisha of Kyoto).
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.
A performance by the geiko and maiko of Kyoto's Miyagawachō district to welcome spring.
Explore the Tenjin-san Flea Market at Kitano Tenman-gū, Kyoto, held on the 25th of every month.
Broaden your plant-based horizons at the Kyoto Vegan Gourmet Festival.
Celebrate spring in Kyoto with the annual Miyako Odori, a performance by Kyoto's geisha.
The Kamo Kurabeuma Horse Racing Ritual at Kamigamo Shrine is an ancient celebration featuring sacred horse races and traditional rituals.
Kyoto's Kōdai-ji Temple features one of the city's most stunning springtime illuminations, complete with projection mapping and Zen vibes.
Kyotophonie brings a diverse lineup of music and art performances to Kyoto this spring.
This international photography festival around Kyoto is a great way to discover compelling photography from Japan and around the world.
See geisha entertain the locals at this very small festival in Kyoto.