Written by JC Team
One of the many traditional Setsubun festivals taking place across Kyoto (and Japan), Yasaka Shrine’s version is unusual in that it features geiko — the Kyoto version of geisha.
Schedule
On the first day, there will be dance performances and bean-throwing ceremony from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. and on the second day there will be an additional Lion Dance with performances taking place between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.Early
Feb
2026
八坂神社 節分祭
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 0.6 km from Gion-Shijō Station Keihan Main Line (KH39)
- 0.7 km from Higashiyama Station Tōzai Line (T10)
- 0.8 km from Sanjō Keihan Station Tōzai Line (T11)
