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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Let's visit Kyoto in spring! 5 activities in Kyoto during spring

The weather has warmed up again with the arrival of spring and everyone is in a joyful mood! Let's visit Kyoto and take part in its outdoor spring activities!

The 3 absolute must-go night cherry blossom illumination events in Kyoto!

Erika tells you about the three night cherry blossom events in Kyoto she likes the best!

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!

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!

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

Elegant dance performance by Maiko and Geiko on Kitano Odori

Kodai-ji Temple’s Special Night Entrance

Enjoy the beautiful illuminations and projection mapping of the Kodai-ji Temple's special nighttime light up event.

Okazaki Jikkokubune Boat Ride and Night illuminations

Springtime boat ride through canal plus cherry blossom illuminations

Kiyomizu Temple Special Night Viewing

During the time of Kiyomizu Temple Special Night Viewing the historic temple buildings are bathed in light

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Writer’s blog

Okasai Festival experience at Hirano Shrine

My first Miyako dance at Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine: Early Summer Fresh Green Maple Trees

Slip back in time to the Heian Period at Kyoto’s magnificent Aoi Matsuri Festival! [2019]

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