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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Special Exhibition - Tōfuku-ji: Monumental Zen Temple of Kyoto

Discover Japanese history and art at a special exhibition of the treasures of Tōfuku-ji Temple, revealing the rich cultural heritage of Kyoto’s Zen Buddhist culture

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''Kintsugi" workshop - Learn from a nationally recognized master craftsman

An old but new technique that expresses the Japanese sense of beauty (acceptance of imperfection) and the spirit of valuing things

Experience the Authentic Kyoto Culture

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Heian Raku Ichi Market

Heian Raku Ichi Market – A massive crafts market just outside the Heian Jingu Shrine

Chion-in Temple Special Night Viewing

Special Night Viewing at Chion-in Temple takes place twice a year, in spring and autumn

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Unforgettable events in Kyoto

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.

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.

Mysterious night illumination events in Kyoto in autumn!

Here are some spots in Kyoto where you can see the night illumination events held at Kyoto in autumn.

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Upcoming events in Kyoto

Experience the Authentic Kyoto Culture

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

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

Special Exhibition - Tōfuku-ji: Monumental Zen Temple of Kyoto

Discover Japanese history and art at a special exhibition of the treasures of Tōfuku-ji Temple, revealing the rich cultural heritage of Kyoto’s Zen Buddhist culture

Daitoku-ji Kohrin-in Special Opening Event

A famous Japanese rock garden that symbolizes the Chinese mountain of immortals

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Grand Tour of Uji

Kodai-ji Temple illuminated at night is an otherwordly sight

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

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

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