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

Arashiyama Hanatoro is an exciting Kyoto night event! Our report in 2019!

Sharing Kyoto's recommended events in Arashiyama Area

Going to Arashiyama? Remember to check Sharing Kyoto before your trip as we have a list of the best events for the area of Arashiyama!

Top 5 most popular events in Kyoto by Sharing Kyoto readers

The five events you definitely have to join in Kyoto, all chosen by Sharing Kyoto’s users! These were the most popular events on Sharing Kyoto.

Sharing Worlds with 20 Slides × 20 Seconds – Pechakucha Night Kyoto

Pechakucha Night Kyoto is a Kyoto based event bringing together a mass of speakers; each with unique ideas, visions, and stories! Meet new people and discover unknown worlds at Pechakucha Night Kyoto!

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

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.

How to Catch a Football Match in Kyoto with Kyoto Sanga F.C.!

The definitive guide to catching a football match in Kyoto and seeing the boys in purple, Kyoto Sanga F.C.

Mystical illumination events of Kyoto

Kyoto looks normally looks pretty, but when it’s illuminated at night the temples and shrines of Kyoto take on a completely new, mysterious look.

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Upcoming events in Kyoto

ROHM Illumination 2019

Kyoto’s largest-scale illumination lights the winter night with as many as 800,000 lightbulbs

To-ji Kobo Market

A huge turnout! The monthly bargain-hunt

Joya-no-kane (Bell Ringing on New Year’s Eve)

Bell rings 108 times, Kyoto’s most famous New Year’s event

The sounds of the pulled arrows pass through cold air at the Sanjusangendo temple

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Writer’s blog

Arashiyama Hanatoro is an exciting Kyoto night event! Our report in 2019!

Fantastic autumn illumination event at Kifune shrine

How to line up for Ruriko-in Temple’s autumn leaves

Autumn leaves at Ohara and special night entrance at Hosen-in Temple

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