For the first time ever, it’s being held on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays! Enjoy Kyoto’s cool summer nights at the “15th Kyoto Night Market” / O-Higashi-san Plaza in front of Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
August 2025
Please note that events may be cancelled or postponed, and the facility may change its hours of operation or be closed for other reasons.
About 40 shops from Taiwan are gathering! The “Kyoto Taiwan Festival 2026” night market event is being held right in the heart of Kyoto—at Oto-san Square in front of Higashi Hongan-ji Temple.
The "Sylvanian Families Are Coming" event kicks off on Thursday, July 16! Featuring a large-scale diorama exhibit and photo spots / Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse
Experience a Cool Evening at a World Heritage Site! “Summer Nighttime Illumination—Ryujin Pilgrimage and Evening Foot-Soaking” / Kamigamo Shrine
Over 1,000 Sanrio character items all in one place! “HELLO KITTY’S SWEETS MARKET ~Chocolate Lovers~” / JR Kyoto Isetan
Experience the “Gion Festival” at Kyoto Station! Authentic festival music workshops and photo spots are also featured at “Gion Festival in Kyoto Station Building” / Kyoto Station Building
A Gathering of Popular Sweets & Bread! “Sweets & Bread Selection” Event Held at Kyoto Takashimaya S.C.
From accessories and home goods to art: The “Summer Time” fair, designed to help you enjoy a comfortable and fulfilling summer, is currently underway at Tsutaya Bookstore in Kyoto.
Here's Where to Go This Weekend! A Roundup of Events in Kyoto and Shiga [July 4 (Sat) – July 5 (Sun)]
A limited-quantity special menu featuring seasonal Kyoto vegetables is now available at 15 stores! The “Taste of the Season: Kyoto Vegetables Fair” is now underway / Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. [T8]
The “Marimekko Exhibition” Returns to Kyoto for the First Time in 10 Years! Experience the World of Nordic Design / Kyoto Museum of Culture
The sandy beach at [Amanohashidate] is lit up for a limited time! “Amanohashidate Town Lights” is being held / Amanohashidate
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