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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

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 beginning summer in Kyoto is fun too! Traditional festivals of Kyoto in May

The weather is getting warmer, and many traditional festivals and events await you in Kyoto!

The most interesting temple flea markets of Kyoto

There are flea markets at Kyoto’s temples and parks every day. From antiques to handicrafts, I’m going to introduce 5 markets where you can try to find treasures.

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.

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’s best events by month

Unforgettable events in Kyoto

4 events for 4 seasons!

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

Top 3 weirdest festivals in Kyoto

There are peculiar festivals called “weird festivals” in Kyoto that have their own special customs. These festivals are called the “three weird festivals of Kyoto” and they are something extremely Japanese you won’t forget.

Three biggest festivals of Kyoto

In the historic city of Kyoto there are three famous festivals that have been celebrated for hundreds, even thousands of years. Sometimes called “Three big Kyoto festivals”, these festivals are Aoi Festival, Gion Festival, and Jidai Festival, and they are famous world-wide.

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Upcoming events in Kyoto

Kitano Tenmangu Aomomiji Special Exhibition

See the beautiful green maple leaves of the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

Kifune Festival

The Kifune Shrine’s most important festival of the year

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

Kyoto Grand Antique Fair

This Fair is Sure to Make Antique Connoisseurs Cry with Delight

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Writer’s blog

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine: Early Summer Fresh Green Maple Trees

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

A great Noh play at Heian Jingu Shrine with bonfires

My favorite wooden floats of the Gion Festival

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