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The best events in Kyoto

A lot happens in Kyoto during the year, from Gion Festival and temple illuminations to cosplay events.
There are so many events it might be difficult to keep track, but luckily for you Sharing Kyoto can help you!

What’s happening in Kyoto

List of Canceled Events in Kyoto for May, June & July

This is a list of all the canceled May, June and July events in Kyoto due to COVID-19.

Ways to Enjoy the Mitarashi Festival

Pray for good health and soak your feet in Shimogamo Shrine’s Mitarashi Pond. Ways to enjoy the Mitarashi Festival and nearby restaurants.

Top Kyoto events you just have to go in May and June

Coming to Kyoto in May or June? Then you have to check out these events that bring out the best of Kyoto!

The 4 Best Restaurants around the Kyo-no-Tanabata Festival!

This romantic yearly event is Kyoto’s “Kyo-no-Tanabata” festival. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the best restaurants for after you’ve enjoyed the festivities.

Up for some ice-cold beverages? Summers in Kyoto may be hot, but these five early-summer events are extremely refreshing!

Kyoto’s summers are hot already in May, but these five events offer a chance for you to feel refreshed in this old capital city of Japan!

Kyoto’s best events by month

Unforgettable events in Kyoto

Kyoto’s summer festivals! Top traditional festivals in July

Like raging fire, the traditional festivals take over Kyoto in the scorching heat of July

Kyoto Gojozaka Pottery Festival – Plenty of Pretty Plates

We checked out the Kyoto summer staple, Gojozaka Pottery Festival!

4 events for 4 seasons!

There are 4 seasons in Japan, and here are the 4 best events for each season in Kyoto!

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Upcoming events in Kyoto

Hydrangea Garden Illumination Event

In one of the best spots for hydrangeas in Kansai, Mimuroto-ji Temple in Uji, you can see the magical sight of 10,000 hydrangea flowers illuminated at night

Enmusubi jishu festival

Monthly event for good relation and marriage

Hyakumanben tedukuri ichi

Flea market offering hand made items loved by locals

Kyoto Grand Antique Fair

This Fair is Sure to Make Antique Connoisseurs Cry with Delight

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A great Noh play at Heian Jingu Shrine with bonfires

Boating in early summer in Kyoto! Half a day in Fushimi with a boat cruise on Fushimi Jikkokubune!

A “cool” Mitarashi Festival – this is how we welcome summer in Kyoto!

A “cool” Mitarashi Festival – this is how we welcome summer in Kyoto! Part 2

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