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Kahoen Hydrangea Festival 2026

Kahoen Hydrangea Festival 2026

Late Jun - Early Jul

During peak hydrangea season, Kyoto's Kahoen garden is set to be filled with around 10,000 hydrangea bushes in bloom.

Kyoto
Tanabata and Light-up at Kodai-ji 2026

Tanabata and Light-up at Kodai-ji 2026

Early Jul

Colorful display of decorated bamboo branches in the carpark of Kodai-ji in Kyoto to celebrate the festival of Tanabata. The handmade..

Kyoto 5 ¥600
BitSummit 2026

BitSummit 2026

Mid - Late Jul

BitSummit is Japan’s standout festival celebrating independent game development, held each year in the heart of Kyoto. What be..

Kyoto ¥2,000
Gion Matsuri 2026

Gion Matsuri 2026

Jul 1st - Jul 31st

Enjoy centuries old traditions, lively parades, mouth-watering street food, and contagious fun at one of Japan’s most popular ..

Kyoto 5 Free Entry
Gion's Hassaku, Kyoto 2026

Gion's Hassaku, Kyoto 2026

Saturday - Aug 1st

The first of August is a very special day in Kyoto’s Gion neighbourhood. Named after a term which designates the first day of ..

Kyoto 1 Free Entry
Kyoto Gozan Okuribi 2026

Kyoto Gozan Okuribi 2026

Sunday - Aug 16th

Believed to be dated back to the 13th century, Gozan no Okuribi is an annual traditional event that takes place annually on August..

Kyoto
Miyagawacho Beer Garden 2026

Miyagawacho Beer Garden 2026

Mid Jul - Late Aug

The Miyagawacho Beer Garden is a rare occasion where you can enjoy beer, daily specialities served by neighboring restaurants, and..

Kyoto 4 ¥5,000
Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair 2026

Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair 2026

Late Sep

The Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair (KYO-MAF) is an annual event that showcases the talent in the animation and graphic novel..

Kyoto 3 Free Entry

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