Kayabuki no Sato Snow Lantern Festival
An amazing chance to see a remote, snow-covered thatched village illuminated with hundreds of lanterns.
A cheapo's guide to Japan
A cheapo's guide to Japan
A cheapo's guide to Japan
An amazing chance to see a remote, snow-covered thatched village illuminated with hundreds of lanterns.
One of the many traditional Setsubun festivals taking place across Japan, this one is unusual in that it features Geiko …
One of the best-known Setsubun festivals in Kyoto, this is a great place to drive away those evil spirits and welcome in …
A fantastic opportunity to see one of Kyoto’s most beautiful temples, with stunning plum blossom, tea ceremonies …
A fantastic chance to explore the atmospheric streets of Higashiyama with soft illuminations – this even takes …
The first of the annual Geisha performances in Kyoto, the Kitano Odori is performed by Geiko from the Kamishichen area. …
Celebrating the accession ceremony day of the temple’s deity – Emperor Kanmu in 781 in Nara, this annual …
A performance by Maiko and Geiko from different districts, also known as the dance of the capital. Begun to raise …
A horseback archery display between the trees, this is an impressive feat of skill on show in Kyoto once a year. Taking …
Located at a shrine which alas, does not exist on google maps, this is a very small local festival but has plenty of …
Also known as the Hollyhock Festival, this is one of the city’s biggest events and is a great chance to see …
Featuring the dancers of the Pontocho area, this show has it’s own specially-built theater just off Pontocho …
Approximately 50 sake brewers from around Japan will be serving 150 different varieties of nihonshu along with food from …
An annual festival taking place on the final weekend of July, this event finishes with a display of fireworks launched …
The Gion Matsuri (Gion Festival) is a month-long festival that takes place in Kyoto in July each year. The name comes …
Part of the annual peace festival, this display is as famous for its fireworks as it is the beautiful food stalls which …
The locals call it Daimonji, the celebration during the height of the O-bon festival where the city’s surrounding …
Held on in the beautiful Amanohashidate area, this event features lantern floating and fireworks for a magical evening …
This festival at the beautiful Kiyomizu temple features a colourful dance/procession through the neighbourhood of the …
The Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair is more proof that Kyoto isn’t just about old buildings and tradition. …
Continuing a tradition that has taken place at Osawa Pond next to Daikakuji since the Heian era, this event gives you …
The 17th Intercollegiate Festa is a display organised by the students of Kyoto aimed at bonding with the local community …
Bonfires, torches, shrines and gods are all out in the streets for this vibrant Kyoto festival. Taking place in Kurama, …
