Culture Gozan no Okuribi (Mountain Bonfire) Sunday - Aug 16th Believed to be dated back to the 13th century, Gozan no Okuribi is an annual traditional event that takes place annually on August..
Miyagawacho Beer Garden Mid Jul - Late Aug The Miyagawacho Beer Garden is a rare occasion where you can enjoy beer, daily specialities served by neighboring restaurants, and..
Culture Seiryu-e Dragon Festival Mid Sep The Seiryu-e festival is held every spring and autumn near Kiyomizu-dera. The Seiryu or blue dragon is believed to be a guardi..
Culture Kyotographie Sep 19th - Oct 18th Kyotographie 2019 is held in Kyoto from April 13th to May 12th, with VIBE as this year's theme.
Festivals Ohitaki Fire Festival Kifune Shrine Early Nov The annual Ohitaki Fire Festival at Kifune Shrine uses its spiritual powers to banish bad sprits and cleanse impurities of the people..
Activities Kiyomizu-dera Autumn Illumination Mid Nov - Early Dec Autumn foliage is lit up at night at Kiyomizu-dera
Traditional Karuta Hajime New Year's Card Game Early Jan At New Year in Japan's former capital of Kyoto, Karuta Hajime is an annual event where a popular traditional card game is played..
Culture Kemari Hajime in Kyoto Early Jan Kemari Hajime in Kyoto: a traditional New Year event at Shimogamo Shrine, where men in period costume play an ancient traditional..