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
CancelledAn 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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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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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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2022 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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Gozan no Okuribi
** In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, organizers will again scale down the 2021 event significantly compared …
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Miyazu Toro Nagashi Fireworks
Held on in the beautiful Amanohashidate area, this event features lantern floating and fireworks for a magical evening …
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Sake Spring Kyoto 2022
PostponedApproximately 50 sake brewers from around Japan will be serving 150 different varieties of nihonshu along with food from …
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Kiyomizu Temple Seiryu-e Dragon Festival (Autumn)
This festival at the beautiful Kiyomizu temple features a colorful dance/procession through the neighbourhood of the …
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Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2022
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
Continuing 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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