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

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!

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.

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!

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!

4 events for 4 seasons!

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

Kyoto’s best events by month

Unforgettable events in Kyoto

5 events in Kyoto where you get to see geisha

There are many events in Kyoto where you can see beautiful maiko and geisha. I have five events, from ones where you can see maiko dance to ones where you can drink beer with them!

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.

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

Kifune Festival

The most important festival of the year in Kifune Shrine

Kitano Tenmangu Aomomiji Festival

See the beautiful green maple leaves at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

Kyokusui no Utage

Poets write tanka poems in a beautiful garden in an elegant event

Yabusame-shinji

One of the main features in Shimogamo Shrine before Aoi Matsuri

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Writer’s blog

A report from the frontlines of Aoi Matsuri, a festival with a history of over 1000 years!

We went to the beer garden at the Kyoto Tower!

Gion Matsuri in Kyoto, and especially the Yamahoko procession is something you just have to see!

Spring Special Entrance to Kodai-ji Temple and Bateira-art exhibition by Baron Yoshimoto and Katsuya Terada!

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