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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

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Romantic and happy winter in Kyoto!
After the autumn leaves season ends, and the calendar turns to December, it’s time in Kyoto to really start the winter preparations. In Kyoto, this means that the atmosphere turns a little bit more western from the traditional, and there are even Christmas light shows for you to see. But the most important thing has to be Christmas and the New Year’s celebrations. So come and join Vanessa on her journey to find out the most romantic restaurants and illumination events in Kyoto! It’s time to hold hands and go into the winter night of Kyoto!
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Top 5 most romantic winter illumination events in Kyoto!
Every year, come winter, there are many illumination events in Kyoto that color the city with vivid colors!
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Guide to the Romantic Kyoto Station Christmas Lights
In this article, we take an in-depth look into Kyoto Station’s romantic Christmas lights.
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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.
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Enjoy the winter of 2022 in Kyoto! Top 7 events for January and February
In this article, you can learn about the most recommended traditional events taking place in Kyoto in January and February 2022.

Kyoto’s best events by month

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Unforgettable events in Kyoto

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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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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.
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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

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Arashiyama Hanatouro
The lanterns and flowers that color Arashiyama at night
Staff Reviews
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Joya-no-kane (Bell Ringing on New Year’s Eve)
Bell rings 108 times, Kyoto’s most famous New Year’s event
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Kemari Hajime
Observe the ancient ball game of Kemari, in this annual festival to the gods
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Toka Ebisu Festival
The Main Event of Ebisu Festival is Full of Rituals in Historical Gion Area Every January
Staff Reviews
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Writer’s blog

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Arashiyama Hanatoro is an exciting Kyoto night event! Our report in 2019!
Vanessa
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Visit the Seven Gods of Fortune in the New Year! (Part 1)
Yumemi
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Visit the Seven Gods of Fortune in the New Year! (Part 2)
Yumemi
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Time to pray for wealth and prosperity at the Toka Ebisu Festival!
Vanessa
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