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Default event search: Nov 4, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026

  1. 01Date index

    Nov 4 — Dec 428 scheduled datesScheduled today

    Seika Yamaga 140th Anniversary Exhibition

    Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art

    Nearest station: Subway Higashiyama · 8 min walk

    Time: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

    Official site
    See scheduled dates

    A textile retrospective bringing rockets and Tokyo Tower into traditional craft.

  2. Nov 4 — Nov 8Closing soon

    Dreamlike Arashiyama Moonlight Path

    Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

    Nearest station: JR Saga-Arashiyama · 10 min walk / Randen Arashiyama · 10 min walk / Hankyu Arashiyama · 15 min walk

    Time: 6:00–9:00 PM

    Official site

    Around 1 km of bamboo paths lit by handcrafted lanterns and immersive art installations.

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Kitano Tenmangu Tanabata FestivalOkazaki Park Free Market
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Kitano Tenmangu Tanabata FestivalTo-ji Rag and Flea MarketShosei-en Rōfū-tei Special OpeningDaigo-ji Manto-eShimogamo Shrine Nagoshi RitualLake Biwa Great Fireworks FestivalRokudo Chinno-ji: Rokudo MairiGojo Wakamiya Pottery FestivalRokuharamitsu-ji Manto-eIbaraki Benten Fireworks FestivalHeian Rakuichi
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Kitano Tenmangu Tanabata FestivalShosei-en Rōfū-tei Special OpeningKiyomizu-dera Sennichi MairiRokudo Chinno-ji: Rokudo MairiGojo Wakamiya Pottery FestivalRokuharamitsu-ji Manto-eMibu-dera Mibu Rokusai NenbutsuHeian NEO MarcheZest Oike NEO MarcheShimogamo Shrine Summer Used Book FairFukuneko MarcheFukuchiyama Fireworks FestivalHeian NEO MarcheIchinenzaka and Ninenzaka Evening LanternsHanase Matsuage Fire FestivalYoshinogawa Summer Fireworks FestivalChion-ji Handicraft Market
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Shosei-en Rōfū-tei Special OpeningKitano Tenmangu Tanabata FestivalKiyomizu-dera Sennichi MairiShimogamo Shrine Summer Used Book FairIchinenzaka and Ninenzaka Evening LanternsGozan no OkuribiArashiyama Floating LanternsMiyazu Lantern Floating and Fireworks FestivalFukuneko MarcheHeian Antique MarketYoi Kobo at Daikaku-jiTo-ji Kobo MarketKyoto Rokujizo PilgrimageSBI Maihanabi
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Shosei-en Rōfū-tei Special OpeningKyoto Rokujizo PilgrimageKamigamo Handicraft MarketHirogawara Matsuage Fire FestivalTenjin-san MarketOkazaki Park Free MarketHigashi Hongan-ji NEO MarcheAdashino Nenbutsu-ji Sento Kuyo
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Shosei-en Rōfū-tei Special OpeningAdashino Nenbutsu-ji Sento KuyoUmenomiya Taisha Saga Emperor Festival
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  1. Ended30Sep 30, 2026

    Aug 5, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026

    Shosei-en Rōfū-tei Special Opening

    Seasonal moment

    A normally closed reception building with screens by Takehiko Inoue depicting Shinran’s life.

    Opening hours
    10:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Address
    Shosei-en Garden
    Nearest station
    Station details on official site
    Admission
    ¥1,200 total for adults: ¥700 garden admission plus ¥500 special opening.
    Reservation
    No reservation required; go directly to reception.
    Official site
  2. Ended30Aug 30, 2026

    Aug 29, 2026 — Aug 30, 2026

    Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Sento Kuyo

    Festival & ritual

    Stone memorials and candlelight create a solemn Saga-Arashiyama evening.

    Opening hours
    5:30–8:30 PM
    Address
    Adashino Nenbutsu-ji
  3. Ended30Aug 30, 2026
  4. Ended29Aug 29, 2026

    Aug 28, 2026 — Aug 29, 2026

    Higashi Hongan-ji NEO Marche

    Craft & market

    Convenient to combine with Kyoto Station and Higashi Hongan-ji.

    Opening hours
    10:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Address
    Plaza in front of Higashi Hongan-ji
  5. Ended26Aug 26, 2026

    Aug 1, 2026 + 1 listed dates

    Okazaki Park Free Market

    Craft & market

    Easy to combine with Heian Jingu and the museums of Okazaki.

    Opening hours
    10:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Address
    Okazaki Park
  6. Ended25Aug 25, 2026

    Craft & market

    A Kyoto classic for antiques, traditional items, textiles and miscellaneous goods.

    Opening hours
    7:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Address
    Kitano Tenmangu
  7. Ended24Aug 24, 2026

    Festival & ritual

    About 1,000 torches illuminate the valley in a highly local fire festival.

    Opening hours
    From 8:30 PM
    Address
    Hirogawara Shimono-cho
  8. Ended23Aug 23, 2026

    Aug 22, 2026 — Aug 23, 2026

    Kyoto Rokujizo Pilgrimage

    Festival & ritual

    A citywide pilgrimage associated with prayers for health and protection.

    Opening hours
    5:00 AM–10:00 PM
    Address
    Jizo temples across Kyoto
  9. Ended23Aug 23, 2026

    Craft & market

    A scenic shrine setting for browsing handmade stalls at a slower pace.

    Opening hours
    9:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Address
    Kamigamo Shrine
  10. Ended22Aug 22, 2026

    Aug 22, 2026

    SBI Maihanabi

    Seasonal moment

    A modern event combining stage performances and fireworks.

    Opening hours
    From 7:15 PM
    Address
    Sennan, Osaka Prefecture
  11. Ended20Aug 20, 2026

    Festival & ritual

    Lanterns and Buddhist chanting create a quiet memorial observance.

    Opening hours
    5:30–8:00 PM
    Address
    Daikaku-ji
  12. Ended19Aug 19, 2026

    Craft & market

    Browse vintage objects, antiques and small collectibles.

    Opening hours
    9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Address
    Okazaki Park
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