On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the “Kyoto/Fushimi Sake Tasting Train @ Nakashima Station” event will be held at Keihan [Nakashima Station] (Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture). The event will feature a diverse lineup of sake from 17 Fushimi breweries, including this year’s newly brewed shinshu, nama-genshu, and daiginjo. Each attendee will receive one “Sake Tasting Voucher,” which can be exchanged for three cups of their choice from the available brands. Why not take this opportunity to enjoy the event while exploring the town of Fushimi?

Date and Time: Saturday, December 13, 2025
[Part 1] 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
[Part 2] 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
*Event ends when the alcohol runs out.
Fees: Free admission; separate ride tickets or admission tickets are required

On Saturday, December 13, 2025, one of Kyoto’s largest night markets, the “8th Kyoto Night Market,” will be held at [Oto-san Plaza] (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture). Titled “The Last Kyoto Night Market of the Year at O-Higashi-san,” this event will bring together approximately 70 vendors and feature a variety of activities to enjoy winter in Kyoto. Come enjoy an evening of fun for both adults and children alongside an outdoor market where you can savor winter delicacies and browse unique crafts.

Date and Time: Saturday, December 13, 2025, 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Rain or Shine
Admission: Free of charge

A countdown event commemorating the two-year countdown to the opening of the new [Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Cultural Center] (Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture)—scheduled to open in December 2027—will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the construction site. The event will feature a wide variety of activities for all ages, including guided tours of the construction site—which is normally off-limits to the public (reservations required). Come experience a special time that can only be found here, right at the site where preparations for the grand opening are well underway.

Date and Time: Saturday, December 13, 2025, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
*The event will take place even in light rain.
Admission: Free of charge

The “Joinas Christmas Market 2025” will be held over two days, Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14, 2025, at [Umekoji Park] (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture). In addition to the highlight event “Train Go!,” where you can ride a locomotive or the “Doctor Yellow” train and take photos, the festival offers a wealth of exciting food, fun, and hands-on experiences, including daily rotating food trucks and a space to interact with animals. With such a rich lineup, come and enjoy the holiday season to the fullest.

Date and Time: Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Light rain, cancelled in case of stormy weather.
Admission: Free of charge

On Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14, 2025, the “Marché de Noël 2025” will be held at the [Kansai Franco-Japanese Institute] (Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture), offering visitors the chance to experience a traditional French Christmas market. The venue, adorned with Christmas decorations, will feature a diverse array of vendors offering everything from a wide variety of culinary delights—such as spiced mulled wine, sweets, and bread—to accessories and other goods. Come enjoy the festive spirit unique to this time of year at this once-a-year Christmas market.

Date and Time: Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Rain or shine
Admission: Free of charge