Jonan-gu Weeping Plum and Camellia Festival
This is what Kyoto in early spring is all about. Witness weeping plum and camellia blossoms at the city's Jonan-gu Shrine.
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Kyoto Hanezu Dance and Plum Festival
An enchanting festival with a dark backstory. Witness beautiful plum blossoms and a solemn dance at the Hanezu Odori Dance Festival in Kyoto.
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Kitano Odori
The first of Kyoto's annual spring geisha performances, performed by the geiko and maiko of Kamishichen.
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Kiyomizu-dera Spring Illuminations
To celebrate the change to spring, Kiyomizu-dera will hold a night event to brighten up the foliage.
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Kiyomizu Temple Seiryu-e Dragon Festival (April)
Watch a dynamic procession featuring a massive dragon puppet at the Seiryu-e Dragon Festival in Kyoto.
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Gion Shirakawa Evening Cherry Blossom Illuminations
For just a short window in late March and early April, the sakura in Gion's Shirakawa area are illuminated.
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Maruyama Park Weeping Cherry Tree Illumination
The light-up event of the weeping cherry tree at Maruyama Park in Kyoto is a must-see annual tradition.
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Yodogawa Park Cherry Blossom Festival
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.
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Nijo Castle Sakura Festival 2026
Tokyo-based art collective Naked once again has a hand in these stunning, seasonal illuminations.
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Imamiya Shrine Yasurai Festival
Step under the flowers and shake off bad luck at Kyoto’s Yasurai Festival, one of the city’s three most unusual traditional celebrations.
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Kyoto Toji Temple Cherry Blossom Illuminations
Kyoto is no stranger to spectacular sakura views, but Toji Temple's nighttime atmosphere is something else entirely.
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Heian Jingu Reisai Festival
This annual festival features an opportunity to see geiko (the geisha of Kyoto).
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Kyo Odori
A performance by the geiko and maiko of Kyoto's Miyagawachō district to welcome spring.
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Kyoto Vegan Gourmet Festival Spring
Broaden your plant-based horizons at the Kyoto Vegan Gourmet Festival.
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Miyako Odori Geiko Performance
Celebrate spring in Kyoto with the annual Miyako Odori, a performance by Kyoto's geisha.
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Kamo Kurabeuma Horse Racing Ritual
The Kamo Kurabeuma Horse Racing Ritual at Kamigamo Shrine is an ancient celebration featuring sacred horse races and traditional rituals.
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Kōdai-ji Temple Spring Illuminations
Kyoto's Kōdai-ji Temple features one of the city's most stunning springtime illuminations, complete with projection mapping and Zen vibes.
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Kyotographie International Photography Festival
This international photography festival around Kyoto is a great way to discover compelling photography from Japan and around the world.
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Kyotophonie Borderless Spring Festival
Kyotophonie brings a diverse lineup of music and art performances to Kyoto this spring.
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