JAPANESE FESTIVALS & SEASONAL EVENTS
For 2027, we list as basic dates the festivals whose fixed annual dates can be confirmed on their official websites. Individual events, viewing seats and traffic restrictions may not have been announced yet, so be sure to check the official information. For 2026, we list event information that has been officially announced.
3 festivals, 1 fireworks festivals · as of 2026-10-11 Japan time
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FestivalKyoto · 2026
A grand festival of Heian Jingu in which about 2,000 citizens parade through the city of Kyoto in the dress of each era, from the Meiji Restoration back to the Enryaku era. Paid viewing seats are set up at Kyoto Gyoen, Oike-dori and Heian Jingu-michi.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalKyoto · 2026
At this annual festival of Yuki Shrine, people carrying burning torches parade through the village of Kurama from 18:00 until after 24:00. From 15:00 on the day, ordinary vehicles are barred and all parking lots are closed, so please use Eiden's Kurama Station.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFestivalKyoto · 2027
The festival runs from July 1 to 31 every year. The Yamahoko float processions are basically held on the 17th (Saki Matsuri) and the 24th (Ato Matsuri). For individual events and traffic restrictions in 2027, check future official announcements.
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsFIREWORKS
FireworksKyoto · 2026
The organizer has announced that it will not be held in 2026. Do not use past ticket or access information as this year's event information.
Photo: Kyoto Hozugawa Fireworks Festival official websiteColoured days have listed dates that match your filters. This does not guarantee that an event takes place on the day.
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