
Higashiyama Hanatouro
A fantastic chance to explore the atmospheric streets of Higashiyama with soft illuminations – this even takes …
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 …
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 …
The Mifune Festival takes place on the Katsura River in Arashiyama on the third Sunday of May each year. The festival …
The Mifune Festival takes place on the Katsura River in Arashiyama on the third Sunday of May each year. The festival …
Featuring the dancers of the Pontocho area, this show has it’s own specially-built theater just off Pontocho …
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 …
** In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, organizers will scale down this year’s event significantly ** …
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 colorful 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 home of green tea in Japan, the small town holds a traditional tea-jar opening ceremony on the first Sunday in …
The 18th Intercollegiate Festa is a display organised by the students of Kyoto aimed at bonding with the local community …
A large and popular Fall festival in the heart of Kyoto with traditional parades and performances held annually on the …
Bonfires, torches, shrines and gods are all out in the streets for this vibrant Kyoto festival. Taking place in Kurama, …
Want to see a slice of Japanese history? The Jidai Matsuri—”Festival of Ages”—is one of …