Festivals in Kyoto

192 festivals are on in Kyoto from Thursday 29 October to Friday 27 November 2026. The busiest day is Sunday 1 November, with 43 on.

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Listed: 192 festivals
Dates: 29 October to 27 November 2026
Free entry: 45 of 192
For kids and families: 10 of 192
Most listed areas: Higashiyama (19), Kyoto Station (18) and Arashiyama (10)
Busiest day: Sunday 1 November (43)
Sources: The organisers' and venues' own pages

All 192, by week

29 Oct to 4 Nov

Byodo-in Orin Bell Sound Gathering Thu 29 Oct · Saisho-in, Byodo-in, Uji
Five-storey pagoda opening and Daigo-ichi at Daigo-ji Thu 29 Oct to Tue 29 Dec · Daigo-ji, Fushimi
Shibutani Road to Seikan-ji and Kiyomizu-dera Toribeno walk (Higashiyama B) Thu 29 Oct to Wed 23 Dec · Otani Honbyo, Higashiyama
Yokosai Chrysanthemum Poetry Rite at Kitano Tenmangu Thu 29 Oct · Kitano Tenmangu
104th Ryukoku Festival at Fukakusa Campus Fri 30 Oct to Sun 1 Nov · Ryukoku University Fukakusa Campus, Fushimi
Higashiyama Night Walk guided by Heritage Hub Kyoto Fri 30 Oct to Wed 30 Dec · Matsubara-bashi Park, Higashiyama
Matsubara-dori old shrines and temples walk (Shimogyo A) Fri 30 Oct to Sat 19 Dec · Bukko-ji, Shijo-Karasuma
79th Toka Festival at Kyoto Women's University Sat 31 Oct to Mon 2 Nov · Kyoto Women's University, Higashiyama
Arashiyama Small Forest Connect Fes (Nishikyo Connect) Sat 31 Oct · Hankyu Arashiyama Station riverside plaza
Autumn Kamigyo Tea Gathering at Amida-ji Sat 31 Oct · Amida-ji, Imperial Palace
Become a Buddha Costume Workshop at Ryukoku Museum Sat 31 Oct to Sun 1 Nov · Ryukoku Museum, Kyoto Station
Chakabuki tea tasting and Genji-ko talk at Takumi no Yakata Sat 31 Oct · Kyoto Tea Association Hall, Uji
Doshisha Clover Festival Sat 31 Oct to Sun 1 Nov · Doshisha University Kyotanabe Campus
Eiden Matsuri at the Eizan Shugakuin Depot Sat 31 Oct · Eizan Electric Railway Shugakuin Depot
GRID KYOTO: Kyoto Town Culture Festival 2026 Sat 31 Oct · Kyoto City Hall front plaza, Kawaramachi
Halloween at Uji Botanical Park Sat 31 Oct · Uji City Botanical Park
Halloween Night Sat 31 Oct · Rakusene, Rakusei New Town, Nishikyo
Higashiyama Ward Fureai Hiroba 2026 Sat 31 Oct · Higashiyama Ward Office complex
Kabu to Kuwa no Himitsukichi Sat 31 Oct · Rakusene, Rakusei New Town, Nishikyo
Kyoto Marathon Running Park Sat 31 Oct · Nishikyogoku General Sports Park
Kyoto Seika University Kino Festival (Kinosai) Sat 31 Oct to Sun 1 Nov · Kyoto Seika University, Iwakura
Momiji Matsuri at Yokawa, Mt Hiei Sat 31 Oct to Mon 23 Nov · Yokawa car park special venue, Enryaku-ji, Otsu
Nagaokakyo Garasha Festival 2026 Sat 31 Oct to Sun 8 Nov · Katsuryuji Castle Park and central Nagaokakyo
Oh-Uryuyama Festival at Kyoto University of the Arts Sat 31 Oct to Sun 1 Nov · Kyoto University of the Arts, Ichijoji
Otani Kids Campus Autumn Festival Smile School Sat 31 Oct · Otani University, buildings 4 and 5, Demachiyanagi
Special viewing of the inner sanctum of Yokawa Chudo Sat 31 Oct to Mon 23 Nov · Yokawa Chudo, Enryaku-ji, Otsu
Takao Mononoke Yuzan Yokai Halloween Sat 31 Oct · Takao area
Yawata Halloween Daisakusen Sat 31 Oct · Yodogawa Riverside Park, Wari-zutsumi Area, Yawata
Yawata Halloween Daisakusen 2026 (Yawaharo) Sat 31 Oct · Yodogawa Riverside Park, Sewaridzutsumi, Yawata
72nd Citizens' Grand Tea Gathering at Nijo Castle Sun 1 Nov to Sun 8 Nov · Nijo Castle
Daihannya-e sutra reading at To-ji Sun 1 Nov to Tue 1 Dec · To-ji, Kyoto Station
Flower offering ceremony at Fushimi Inari (November) Sun 1 Nov · Fushimi Inari Taisha
Genzanji morning porridge at Bishamon-do Sun 1 Nov · Bishamon-do, Yamashina
Heian court dress and maiko dress-up experience at Nishijin Textile Center Sun 1 Nov to Wed 31 Mar · Nishijin Textile Center, Nijo
Higashikujo Madang Sun 1 Nov · Former Toka Elementary School, Kyoto Station
Inoko-sai at Goo Shrine Sun 1 Nov · Goo Shrine, Imperial Palace
Itabori Kobo Daishi opening at Jingo-ji Sun 1 Nov to Sat 7 Nov · Daishi-do, Jingo-ji, Takao
Juya Memorial Service and Autumn Gathering at Chion-ji Sun 1 Nov · Hyakumanben Chion-ji, Demachiyanagi
Kamiu-sai brewing prayer rite at Matsuo Taisha Sun 1 Nov · Matsuo Taisha, Arashiyama
Keihoku Hometown Festival 2026 Sun 1 Nov · Former Keihoku Daiichi Elementary School, Ukyo
Ken-chan Festival Kyoto Machizukuri Festa Sun 1 Nov · Umekoji Park, Shichijo entrance plaza, Kyoto Station
Koten no Hi Cultural Experience Event Sun 1 Nov · Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design, Okazaki
Kuni-kyo Tenpyo Festival and Kamo Festival Sun 1 Nov · Kuni Palace Site, Kizugawa
Kyoto Kanji Explorers: Kanji Games and Quiz Sun 1 Nov · Ritsumeikan University Kinugasa Campus, Igakukan 1F, Kinkakuji
Oyamazaki Yama Fes 2026 Sun 1 Nov · Art & Technology Village Kyoto, Oyamazaki
Ritsumeikan University Kinugasa Festival (Kinugasa Saiten) Sun 1 Nov · Ritsumeikan University Kinugasa Campus, Kinkakuji
Shoten fair day at Rokuharamitsu-ji Sun 1 Nov to Wed 16 Dec · Rokuharamitsu-ji, Higashiyama
Shuuki Gokoui-sai (Autumn Change of Garments Ritual) Sun 1 Nov · Kifune Shrine, Kibune
SUNSET SUNDAY at Kyoto City Hall Square Sun 1 Nov · Kyoto City Hall Square, Kawaramachi
Tomyo Kamimukae Lantern Welcome at Imamiya Shrine Sun 1 Nov · Imamiya Shrine, Kitano
Triple One (111th Anniversary) Scout Gathering Sun 1 Nov · Umekoji Park, lawn plaza and open-air stage, Kyoto Station
Yamasei Festa 2026 at Yamashina Youth Activity Centre Sun 1 Nov · Kyoto City Yamashina Youth Activity Centre
Shinkyogoku and Teramachi old shrines and temples walk (Nakagyo) Mon 2 Nov to Thu 24 Dec · Yasaka Shrine Otabisho, Kawaramachi
47th Joyo Industry Festival Tue 3 Nov · Bunka Parc Joyo
Kuga Shrine mikoshi procession Tue 3 Nov · Kuga Shrine, Kitano
Kurama-dera Prayer for Peace Tue 3 Nov · Kurama-dera
Kyokusui no En (Autumn) at Kitano Tenmangu Tue 3 Nov · Kitano Tenmangu
Meiji-sai Tue 3 Nov · Kifune Shrine, Kibune
Meiji-sai at Kamigamo Shrine Tue 3 Nov · Kamigamo Shrine, Demachiyanagi
Monthly Gan-Daishi Goma Service at Rozan-ji Tue 3 Nov to Thu 3 Dec · Rozan-ji, Imperial Palace
Ogura Shrine Autumn Festival Tue 3 Nov · Ogura Shrine, Oyamazaki
Special Kids Festa Kyoto Tue 3 Nov · Miyako Messe, Okazaki
Third Ingen Zenji Grand Tea Gathering Tue 3 Nov · Manpuku-ji, Uji
Truck Festa 2026 Tue 3 Nov · Kyoto Pulse Plaza, Takeda
Monthly memorial service at Ninna-ji Reiwa Amida-do Wed 4 Nov to Fri 4 Dec · Reiwa Amida-do, Ninna-ji, Kinkakuji
Michigan Halloween Fair 2026 on Lake Biwa Thu 22 Oct to Sat 31 Oct · Michigan Cruise, Otsu Port
OKAZAKI PARK STAGE 2026 Sat 3 Oct to Sun 1 Nov · ROHM Theatre Kyoto, Okazaki
Kaikai Yokai Festival at Toei Kyoto Studio Park Sat 12 Sept to Sun 29 Nov · Toei Kyoto Studio Park, Uzumasa
Wazuka Tea Fields Tour by Green Slow Mobility Sat 4 Apr to Sun 29 Nov · Ishidera tea fields, Wazuka, Kizugawa
Autumn Jusan-mairi at Horin-ji Thu 1 Oct to Mon 30 Nov · Kokuzo Horin-ji, Arashiyama
Autumn Leaves Stamp Rally at Nijo Castle Fri 23 Oct to Sun 6 Dec · Nijo Castle
Kyoto Fushimi Jikkokubune canal boat cruise Thu 22 Oct to Sun 6 Dec · Boarding point behind Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, Fushimi
Lake Biwa Canal Boat, Autumn Season Fri 2 Oct to Sun 6 Dec · Biwako Canal boat, Okazaki
Nijo-jo Matsuri 2026 Daytime Events Fri 23 Oct to Sun 6 Dec · Nijo Castle
Shichi-Go-San Visits at Matsuo Taisha Thu 1 Oct to Sun 6 Dec · Matsuo Taisha, Arashiyama
Hari-kuyo needle memorial at Horin-ji Sun 8 Feb to Tue 8 Dec · Kokuzo Horin-ji, Arashiyama

5 Nov to 11 Nov

Juya-e service at Chion-in Thu 5 Nov to Fri 6 Nov · Chion-in, Gion
Ojuya Nembutsu Services at Shinnyo-do Thu 5 Nov to Sun 15 Nov · Shinnyo-do, Ginkakuji
Hankyu line sightseeing walk in Muko Fri 6 Nov · Starts at Higashi-Muko Station east gate
MATSURI CROSSING Kyoto x Brasil Fri 6 Nov to Sun 8 Nov · Oto-san Hiroba and the Higashi Honganji monzen area, Kyoto Station
Monthly memorial service for founder Shobo at Daigo-ji Fri 6 Nov to Sun 6 Dec · Daigo-ji
Arashiyama Momiji Matsuri Sat 7 Nov to Sun 8 Nov · Oi River above Togetsukyo Bridge, Arashiyama
Benzaiten fair day at Rokuharamitsu-ji Sat 7 Nov to Mon 7 Dec · Rokuharamitsu-ji, Higashiyama
Deer Antler Cutting in Nara Sat 7 Nov to Sun 8 Nov · Rokuen deer enclosure, Kasuga Taisha, Nara
Fair memorial fireworks, third launch, Kameoka Sat 7 Nov · Near Kameoka Sports Park
Guided walk: Yawata secret tales and Hashirii-mochi sweets (7 and 8 Nov) Sat 7 Nov to Sun 8 Nov · Starts at Keihan Iwashimizu-hachimangu Station, Yawata
Kyoto Monozukuri Fair 2026 Sat 7 Nov · Kyoto Pulse Plaza, Takeda
Kyoto Tachibana University Festival (59th Tachibana-sai) Sat 7 Nov to Sun 8 Nov · Kyoto Tachibana University, Yamashina campus
Nishikyogoku Nishi Children's Hall Festival 2026 Sat 7 Nov · Nishikyogoku Nishi Children's Hall and elementary school piloti, Takaragaike
Ohitaki-sai and Onikku Kouin Taisai Sat 7 Nov · Kifune Shrine, Kibune
Ryoma Yosakoi 26 Sat 7 Nov to Sun 8 Nov · Muromachi Koji Plaza, Kyoto Station Building
Science Festival for Youth, Kyoto Sat 7 Nov · Kyoto City Youth Science Centre and Kyoto Ecology Center, Fushimi
Shoho Children's Hall Festival Sat 7 Nov · Shoho Elementary School Gymnasium, Minami
Stargazing nights at Koyama Observatory, Kyoto Sangyo University Sat 7 Nov to Sat 12 Dec · Koyama Observatory, Demachiyanagi
Tsukuru Mori 2026 art, craft and world music festival Sat 7 Nov to Sun 8 Nov · Owl no Harappa, Keihoku
Backyard tour of the fan-shaped train shed at Kyoto Railway Museum Sun 8 Nov · Kyoto Railway Museum, Kyoto Station
Chagenkyo Festival in Wazuka Sun 8 Nov · Wazuka Sports Park, Kizugawa
COSJOY Cosplay Event Sun 8 Nov · Kyoto International Manga Museum, Shijo-Karasuma
Goma fire prayer at Bishamon-do Sun 8 Nov to Mon 28 Dec · Bishamon-do, Yamashina
Hitaki-sai Fire Festival at Fushimi Inari Sun 8 Nov · Fushimi Inari Taisha
Hokoji and Toyokuni Shrine Hideyoshi legacy walk (Higashiyama C) Sun 8 Nov to Mon 28 Dec · Ushiwaka Hiroba, Higashiyama
Kanikakuni-sai Tea Gathering in Gion Sun 8 Nov · Kanikakuni stone, Gion Shirakawa
Kodomo no Rakuen Acorn Festival Sun 8 Nov · Takaragaike Kodomo no Rakuen
Minami Ward Fureai Festival 2026 Sun 8 Nov · Karahashi Saiji Park, Kyoto Station
Monthly goma fire ritual at Jingo-ji Sun 8 Nov to Sun 13 Dec · Myoo-do, Jingo-ji, Takao
Monthly zazen at Tenryu-ji Sun 8 Nov to Sun 13 Dec · Yuun-an, Tenryu-ji, Arashiyama
Morning Buddhist culture lecture at Kiyomizu-dera Sun 8 Nov to Sun 27 Dec · Kiyomizu-dera, Higashiyama
Morning zazen at Nanzen-ji Sun 8 Nov to Sun 27 Dec · Nanzen-ji, Ryuenkaku, Okazaki
Senkokai zazen morning at Kennin-ji Sun 8 Nov to Sun 13 Dec · Kennin-ji, Gion
Sunday dharma talk at Chion-in Sun 8 Nov to Sun 13 Dec · Chion-in, Gion
Tea offering ceremony at Kozan-ji Sun 8 Nov · Kaizan-do, Kozan-ji, Takao
Yugiri Memorial Service Sun 8 Nov · Seiryo-ji, Arashiyama
Yuima-kai Zazen at Shokoku-ji Sun 8 Nov to Sun 13 Dec · Shokoku-ji, Imperial Palace
Genji Monogatari Kawaranoin and Gojo old shrines walk (Shimogyo B) Mon 9 Nov to Sat 26 Dec · Matsubara-bashi Park, Higashiyama
Kaso Shrine Autumn Festival at Yoshida Shrine Wed 11 Nov · Kaso Shrine, Yoshida Shrine, Ginkakuji

12 Nov to 18 Nov

Ainame-sai at Kamigamo Shrine Fri 13 Nov · Kamigamo Shrine, Demachiyanagi
Daiyuyu Oil Offering at Kannonji (Yamazaki Shoden) Fri 13 Nov to Mon 16 Nov · Kannonji, Oyamazaki
Jion-e memorial at Kiyomizu-dera Fri 13 Nov · Kiyomizu-dera, Higashiyama
Kyoto Racecourse Happy Paddock at Kyoto Station Fri 13 Nov to Sat 14 Nov · Kyoto Station Building 2F, north side of the North-South Passage
Sutra copying sessions at Chion-in Fri 13 Nov to Fri 25 Dec · Chion-in, Gion
Urushi no Hi memorial service at Horin-ji Fri 13 Nov · Kokuzo Horin-ji, Arashiyama
Hitaki-sai Fire Festival at Imahie Shrine Sat 14 Nov · Shin-Hiyoshi Shrine, Higashiyama
Imamiya-sha Hitaki-sai at Yoshida Shrine Sat 14 Nov · Yoshida Shrine, Ginkakuji
LOTUS WEEKEND 2026 at Shojoke-in Sat 14 Nov to Sun 15 Nov · Shojoke-in, Imperial Palace
Momiji Week at Yanagidani Kannon (Yokokuji) Sat 14 Nov to Sun 6 Dec · Yanagidani Kannon, Nagaokakyo
Nishijin Weaving Craft Expo 2026 Sat 14 Nov to Sun 15 Nov · Nishijin Textile Center, Kitano
Nishijin-ori Haku 2026 Sat 14 Nov to Sun 15 Nov · Nishijin Textile Center
Nishikyo Hiroba in Rakusai Sat 14 Nov · Around Rakusene, Rakusai
Satoyama Culture Festival at Kamigamo Sat 14 Nov · Kyoto University Field Science Education and Research Center, Kamigamo Experimental Station
Tea Experiences at Shokado Garden and Museum Sat 14 Nov to Sun 15 Nov · Shokado Garden and Art Museum, Yawata
Uji River Cormorant Fishing 100th Anniversary Ceremony Sat 14 Nov · Uji City Cultural Center, Small Hall
Annual Festival at Kawai Shrine, Shimogamo Sun 15 Nov · Shimogamo Shrine, Demachiyanagi
Autumn fire rite at To-ji Sun 15 Nov · To-ji, Kyoto Station
Joyo Hot Air Balloon Festa 2026 Sun 15 Nov · Joyo Gori Gori Hill
Kamo Seven Stones and Castle Stones Guided Tour (November) Sun 15 Nov · Nijo Castle
Kizugawa Kinotsu Festival Sun 15 Nov · Kizugawa City Central Gymnasium
Little Shimogyo Sun 15 Nov · Kyoto Station Building 2F, north side of the North-South Passage
Mi-gawari Fudo Saito Goma Fire Rite at Hoju-ji Sun 15 Nov · Hoju-ji, Higashiyama
Ryoma Festival Sun 15 Nov · Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine, Higashiyama
Seika Festival Sun 15 Nov · Keihanna Commemorative Park, Seika
SEIKA Subculture Festa 2026 Sun 15 Nov · Kyoto Prefectural Keihanna Hall, Seika
Shichi-go-san festival at Heian Jingu Sun 15 Nov · Heian Jingu, Okazaki
Sutra copying at Daigo-ji Sun 15 Nov to Sun 20 Dec · Daigo-ji, Fushimi
Sutra copying at Nanzen-ji Sun 15 Nov to Tue 15 Dec · Nanzen-ji, Ryuenkaku, Okazaki
Ochiba-ki memorial with tea offering at Kiyomizu-dera Mon 16 Nov · Kiyomizu-dera, Higashiyama
Ohitaki-sai at Kyoto Ebisu Shrine Mon 16 Nov · Kyoto Ebisu Shrine, Higashiyama
Shinran's Day at Nishi Hongan-ji Mon 16 Nov to Wed 16 Dec · Nishi Hongan-ji, Kyoto Station
Kannon fair day at Rokuharamitsu-ji Tue 17 Nov to Thu 17 Dec · Rokuharamitsu-ji, Higashiyama
Kannon fair days at Kiyomizu-dera Tue 17 Nov to Fri 18 Dec · Kiyomizu-dera, Higashiyama
Kannon-e service at Ninna-ji Kannon-do Wed 18 Nov to Fri 18 Dec · Kannon-do, Ninna-ji, Kinkakuji
Kannon-ku service at Bishamon-do Wed 18 Nov to Fri 18 Dec · Bishamon-do, Yamashina

19 Nov to 25 Nov

Hitaki-sai fire festival at Jonangu Fri 20 Nov · Jonangu, Fushimi
Kyoto University November Festival (NF) Fri 20 Nov to Mon 23 Nov · Kyoto University Yoshida Campus, Demachiyanagi
Oyamazaki Omotenashi Annuale Fri 20 Nov to Sun 22 Nov · Throughout Oyamazaki town
Taiya eve service at To-ji Fri 20 Nov to Sun 20 Dec · To-ji, Kyoto Station
Autumn Hoshoan Tea Gathering Sat 21 Nov · ICC Kyoto, Iwakura
Autumn special viewing of Torakoan at Ikkyu-ji Sat 21 Nov to Wed 2 Dec · Shuon-an Ikkyu-ji, Kyotanabe
Hachimangu fire rite at To-ji Sat 21 Nov to Mon 21 Dec · To-ji, Kyoto Station
Hoonko memorial services at Higashi Hongan-ji Sat 21 Nov to Sat 28 Nov · Higashi Hongan-ji, Kyoto Station
Kobori Enshu School Autumn Tea Gathering at Entoku-in Sat 21 Nov to Wed 25 Nov · Entoku-in, Higashiyama
Mieiku service at Ninna-ji Miei-do Sat 21 Nov to Mon 21 Dec · Miei-do, Ninna-ji, Kinkakuji
Private special visit to Hokyo-ji (Doll Temple) Sat 21 Nov · Hokyo-ji, Imperial Palace
Tea Experiences at Shokado Garden and Museum Sat 21 Nov to Mon 23 Nov · Shokado Garden and Art Museum, Yawata
Autumn memorial service at Nishi Hongan-ji Sun 22 Nov to Mon 23 Nov · Nishi Hongan-ji, Kyoto Station
Kashihara Post Town Walking Tour (Nishikyo Ward 50th anniversary) Sun 22 Nov · Kashihara Honjin and the old Sanin Road, Katsura
Nishiki no Tenjin-san Autumn Festival Sun 22 Nov to Wed 25 Nov · Nishiki Tenmangu, Kawaramachi
Awata Shrine Niiname and Hitaki festival Mon 23 Nov · Awata Shrine, Okazaki
Brush Memorial Service at Shokaku-an Mon 23 Nov · Shokaku-an, Tofuku-ji
Fureai Yamashina Ward Festival 2026 (Ward 50th anniversary) Mon 23 Nov · Yamashina Central Park
Hikari no Genji Monogatari Art Festival Mon 23 Nov · Miyako Messe, West 2F Art and Craft Gallery, Okazaki
Hitaki-sai Fire Rite at Shinsen-en Mon 23 Nov · Shinsen-en, Nijo
Jusu Kuyo (Prayer Bead Memorial Service) at Sekizan Zen-in Mon 23 Nov · Sekizan Zen-in, Shugakuin
Kodomo Hoonko Gathering for Families at Higashi Hongan-ji Mon 23 Nov · Higashi Hongan-ji, Kyoto Station
Niiname-sai Mon 23 Nov · Kifune Shrine, Kibune
Niiname-sai at Heian Jingu Mon 23 Nov · Heian Jingu, Okazaki
Niiname-sai at Kamigamo Shrine Mon 23 Nov · Kamigamo Shrine
Niiname-sai at Kifune Shrine Mon 23 Nov · Kifune Shrine, Kibune
Niiname-sai at Kitano Tenmangu Mon 23 Nov · Kitano Tenmangu
Niiname-sai at Matsuo Taisha Mon 23 Nov · Matsuo Taisha, Arashiyama
Niiname-sai at Yoshida Shrine Mon 23 Nov · Yoshida Shrine, Ginkakuji
Niiname-sai Harvest Rite at Shimogamo Shrine Mon 23 Nov · Shimogamo Shrine, Demachiyanagi
Niiname-sai harvest thanksgiving at Fushimi Inari Mon 23 Nov · Fushimi Inari Taisha
Ohitaki-sai Fire Rite at Seimei Shrine Mon 23 Nov · Seimei Shrine, Imperial Palace
Winter Solstice Festival at Takara-dera Mon 23 Nov · Hoshaku-ji, Oyamazaki
Rokuamida Ennichi at Amida-do Tue 24 Nov to Thu 24 Dec · Kiyomizu-dera, Higashiyama
Betsuji Nenbutsu-e at Chion-in Wed 25 Nov to Fri 25 Dec · Chion-in, Gion
Monthly Engi-nichi service at Nagaoka Tenmangu Wed 25 Nov to Fri 25 Dec · Nagaoka Tenmangu, Nagaokakyo
Nishiki Tenmangu Autumn Grand Festival Wed 25 Nov · Nishiki Tenmangu, Kawaramachi
Nurekami Daimyojin Grand Festival at Chion-in Wed 25 Nov · Chion-in, Gion
Omuro 88 Temples Goma fire ritual at Ninna-ji Wed 25 Nov to Fri 25 Dec · Banrei-do, Ninna-ji, Kinkakuji

26 Nov to 27 Nov

151st Doshisha EVE Thu 26 Nov to Sat 28 Nov · Doshisha University Imadegawa and Muromachi campuses, Imperial Palace
Ochatsubo Tea Jar Procession and Kuchikiri Ceremony at Kitano Tenmangu Thu 26 Nov · Kitano Tenmangu

Good to know

How many festivals are on in Kyoto in the next 30 days?

192 festivals are on in Kyoto from Thursday 29 October to Friday 27 November 2026.

Which day has the most festivals?

Sunday 1 November 2026, with 43 on that day.

Where in Kyoto are most of them?

The areas with the most listings are Higashiyama (19), Kyoto Station (18) and Arashiyama (10).

Are any of them free?

45 of the 192 are free entry, according to their organisers' pages.

Where does Roam Kyoto get these listings?

From the organisers' and venues' own pages, never from aggregators or resale sites. Each listing links to its source, and the list updates with every daily rebuild of the site.

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