Upcoming Events in Kyoto
What's on in Kyoto — concerts, festivals, markets, and cultural happenings starting from today.
14 upcoming events — sorted by date
An annual 5-day used book market featuring secondhand books, rare publications, and collector editions.
A major sumo wrestling tournament held in Kyoto, featuring professional rikishi (wrestlers) competing in traditional sumo bouts.
Seasonal antique and vintage goods market held at Okazaki Park featuring collectibles and antiques.
A special nighttime viewing event at Tō-ji Temple featuring illuminated displays of the main hall, lecture hall, and three-dimensional mandala artwork.
Seasonal handicraft market at Okazaki Park featuring artisan goods and handmade items.
Craft market event featuring handmade items and artisan goods at multiple dates in late 2026.
Seasonal handicraft and craft market at Kyoto Botanical Garden featuring artisan goods and handmade items.
Autumn handicraft market at Shimogamo Shrine featuring handmade crafts and artisan goods.
Special viewing of the national treasure "Choju-giga" (Scroll of Frolicking Animals and People) at the UNESCO World Heritage Kosanji Temple.
An exclusive private cultural performance featuring a maiko dancer on a traditional Noh stage, showcasing classical Japanese performing arts.
A sustainable craft workshop where participants create incense using upcycled matcha at a temple in Uji, combining traditional skills with environmental awareness.
A hands-on workshop where visitors create their own homemade ume liqueur souvenir at a CHOYA experience center, combining traditional liqueur-making with sustainable practices.
An intimate sushi-making workshop in small groups where participants learn traditional sushi preparation techniques from experienced instructors.
A guided walking tour of the iconic Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine led by DMO Kyoto, exploring this historic religious site and its hidden features.