Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2021
The Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair is more proof that Kyoto isn’t just about old buildings and tradition. …
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Kangetsu no Yube: Full Moon Viewing
CancelledContinuing a tradition that has taken place at Osawa Pond next to Daikakuji since the Heian era, this event gives you …
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Ujicha Ceremony
The home of green tea in Japan, the small town holds a traditional tea-jar opening ceremony on the first Sunday in …
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19th Kyoto Intercollegiate Festa
The 19th Intercollegiate Festa is a display organised by the students of Kyoto aimed at bonding with the local community …
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Saiin Kasuga Shrine Festival
A large and popular Fall festival in the heart of Kyoto with traditional parades and performances held annually on the …
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Kurama no Hi Matsuri
Bonfires, torches, shrines and gods are all out in the streets for this vibrant Kyoto festival. Taking place in Kurama, …
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Jidai Matsuri: Kyoto’s Historical Parade
CancelledWant to see a slice of Japanese history? The Jidai Matsuri—”Festival of Ages”—is one of …
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Arashiyama Momiji Festival
Celebrate the autumn leaves at this annual festival in one of the most beautiful spots of Kyoto. On the river around …
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Gion Odori
The only of the traditional Kyoto dance performances to take place every year from November 1-10, this is held at the …
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Kyoto Arashiyama Hanatouro – Illuminations
The quiet streets of Arashiyama and Sagano will be beautifully lit each evening, allowing you to explore the traditional …
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ROHM Illumination
This is Kyoto’s largest illumination with over 860,000 lights and some stunning spaces. Highlights include the …
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Okera Mairi: Old Year’s Eve at Yasaka-jinja Shrine
Want to ensure peace and prosperity for 2020? 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 Japan, this one is unusual in that it features Geiko …
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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 Hanatouro
A fantastic chance to explore the atmospheric streets of Higashiyama with soft illuminations – this even takes …
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Kitano Odori
The first of the annual Geisha performances in Kyoto, the Kitano Odori is performed by Geiko from the Kamishichen …
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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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Miyako Odori
A performance by Maiko and Geiko from different districts, also known as the dance of the capital. Begun to raise …
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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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