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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!

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Guide to Tackling the Arashiyama Kangetsu no Yube: Full Moon Viewing

In this article, we introduce you to how to get to and how to buy tickets to the full moon viewing, Kangetsu no Yube.

Recommended autumn events in Kyoto!

5 autumn events in Kyoto recommended by Sharing Kyoto’s writer Erika!

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.

Kyoto’s Jidai Matsuri – Festival of the Ages

The guide to one of Kyoto’s big three festivals, the Jidai Matsuri – Festival of the Ages.

Top 4 mysterious night illumination events in Kyoto in autumn!

Four different, but all mysterious, night illumination events held at Kyoto’s temples.

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

Arashiyama ukai (Cormorant fishing)

Traditional fishing method is performed in Arashiyama

Meigetsu Kangensai Festival

Adore the beautiful moonlight with Japanese court dance and music

Kangetsu-no-yube (Moon-viewing party)

Enjoy beautiful moon reflected on the surface of the river and in the sky from the boat

Shōgo-in Monzeki Temple – Special Opening Event

Shōgo-in Monzeki – A Shugendō Temple with Close Ties to the Imperial Family

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Writer’s blog

6 ways to further enjoy the elegant autumn Kangetsu no Yube moon-viewing event

Part 2: 6 ways to further enjoy the elegant autumn Kangetsu no Yube moon viewing event

The splendid Zuiki Matsuri catches the eyes of spectators

One of Kyoto's Big Three Festivals, the Jidai Matsuri reenacts 1,000 years of Japan's history!

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