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

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.

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!

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!

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.

Kyoto’s best events by month

Unforgettable events in Kyoto

Recommended autumn events in Kyoto!

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

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

Zuiki Matsuri Festival

Autumn harvest festival with unique Mikoshi decorated with vegetables

Mibu Kyogen (Mibu Dainenju Kyogen)

Enjoy Kyogen, the important intangible folk culture asset, in Mibu-dera Temple!

Kodai-ji Temple’s Special Night Entrance

Enjoy the beautiful illuminations and projection mapping show during the Special Night Entrance at Kodai-ji Temple

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Emperor Uda’s mausoleum in Kyoto near Ninna-ji Temple

Kodai-ji Temple illuminated at night is an otherwordly sight

We became real maikos at Transformation Studio Shiki

Kyoto Tower, the entrance to Kyoto, has now been visited by 31 million people!

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