Upcoming Events in Kyoto
What's on in Kyoto — concerts, festivals, markets, and cultural happenings starting from today.
15 upcoming events — sorted by date
A tea ceremony experience with maiko during the Gion Festival at the historic Hachitak-an (former Kawasaki residence). Participants enjoy traditional hospitality in a culturally significant setting.
Experience traditional tea ceremony with a maiko (apprentice geisha) while celebrating the Gion Festival, one of Kyoto's most important cultural events held at the historic Hachitakuan residence.
One of Kyoto's largest and most significant annual festivals, featuring the Yoi-yama event and traditional celebrations in the Gion district.
An elegant tea gathering featuring apprentice geishas (maikos) where guests experience the atmosphere of Kyoto's famous Gion Festival in a beautifully preserved historic merchant house.
A tea ceremony experience with a maiko (apprentice geisha) at the historic Hachitakean, celebrating Gion Festival traditions in a beautifully renovated traditional house.
An exclusive tea ceremony experience with maiko (apprentice geishas) celebrating Kyoto's famous Gion Festival.
An exclusive tea gathering experience with geisha during the Gion Matsuri festival season, held at the historic Hachichikuan residence. Participants enjoy traditional tea ceremony in an authentic setting.
An annual 5-day used book market featuring secondhand books, rare publications, and collector editions.
Seasonal antique and vintage goods market held at Okazaki Park featuring collectibles and antiques.
Seasonal handicraft market at Okazaki Park featuring artisan goods and handmade items.
Seasonal handicraft and craft market at Kyoto Botanical Garden featuring artisan goods and handmade items.
Craft market event featuring handmade items and artisan goods at multiple dates in late 2026.
Autumn handicraft market at Shimogamo Shrine featuring handmade crafts and artisan goods.
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.