Through Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the “46th Top 100 Flavors for Gourmets” event is being held at [Kyoto Takashimaya S.C.] (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture). This historic event features former purchasing managers who have traveled to every corner of the country, gathering regional delicacies while engaging with the passion of the producers; this year, approximately 60 shops have come together. Under the theme “Beat the lingering summer heat with flavors from each shop,” the event features a selection of seafood, mountain delicacies, sweets, and exquisite dishes made with local ingredients. In the dine-in area, visitors can enjoy freshly prepared dishes that aren’t typically available in Kyoto. In addition, the event offers a wide range of items, including the “Mail-Order Selection” featuring trending products that change daily, bento boxes packed with local specialties, and items perfect for gifts. Take this opportunity to enjoy flavors from all over Japan at once and discover the gourmet delights that catch your eye.

Dates: Through Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. *Closes at 5:00 p.m. on the last day

Through Sunday, December 6, 2026, the “New Route Connected by Boat Stamps! Kyoto All-Around Stamp Rally” is being held, featuring a tour of eight boat-related spots located throughout Kyoto Prefecture. Boat-related facilities scattered across a wide area of the prefecture have been designated as stamp points. Participants who collect all 8 stamps will receive a commemorative “Kyoto” boat stamp set—exclusive to this rally and featuring four stamps that capture the elegant charm of Kyoto’s traditional boats (limited to the first 400 participants). Explore the prefecture from a slightly different perspective than usual and experience the charm of Kyoto’s boats and local communities throughout the region.

Dates: Through Sunday, December 6, 2026
Fees/Admission: Free
*Participants are responsible for their own transportation costs to each facility, as well as boat fares and admission fees.

Through Sunday, December 20, 2026, a collaboration event with the popular anime *Sound! Euphonium* is being held at [Nidec Kyoto Tower] (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture). In addition to character panels displayed in the observation deck, the event features merchandise sales, a stamp rally that takes visitors through the observation deck and the rest of the building, and sticker giveaways at [Tower Sand], the shopping complex inside the Kyoto Tower Building—all designed to let visitors fully immerse themselves in the world of the series. Why not combine this limited-time collaboration event with your sightseeing and stay in Kyoto?

Dates: Through Sunday, December 20, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Last admission: 8:30 p.m.)
Observation Deck Admission Fee /
Through Wednesday, September 30: Adults 900 yen, high school students 700 yen, elementary and middle school students 600 yen, preschoolers (ages 3 and up) 200 yen
Starting Thursday, October 1: Adults 1,000 yen, high school students 800 yen, elementary and middle school students 700 yen, preschoolers (ages 3 and up) 300 yen
*Business hours and admission fees are subject to change.

The “Delicious Hokkaido Autumn Fair” is being held at [JR Kyoto Isetan] (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) through Monday, September 7, 2026. This year’s event features a wide variety of gourmet items centered around corn, as well as sweets made with melons and autumnal pumpkins—a total of 52 brands and approximately 900 items. At the ramen dining area, popular Sapporo restaurants take turns featuring weekly specials, where you can enjoy dishes like miso butter corn ramen topped with cheese and scallops, as well as miso tsukemen. Don’t miss the takeout options either, including special bento boxes packed with seasonal seafood and cream puffs from long-established Western-style pastry shops. Take this opportunity to visit this limited-time event, packed with flavors unique to Hokkaido in the fall.

Phase 1: Through Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Part 2: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 – Monday, September 7, 2026
10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. *On the last day of each event, hours end at 6:00 p.m.

The “Marimekko Exhibition” is on view at the [Kyoto Museum of Culture] (Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) through Sunday, September 6, 2026. With special cooperation from [Marimekko] and the [Helsinki Museum of Architecture and Design], this exhibition features rare works from their collections and archival materials. Guided by the words of founder Armi Ratia, the exhibition explores Marimekko’s creative aesthetics and print-making techniques through dresses, artwork, and fabrics spanning various eras. Other highlights include video installations created specifically for this exhibition and collaborations with Japanese artists. Take your time to immerse yourself in Marimekko’s designs—loved across generations—and the brand’s unique charm.

Dates: Through Sunday, September 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (until 7:30 p.m. every Friday)
Closed on Mondays
*Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time for each venue.
Admission: General admission: 2,000 yen; High school and college students: 1,600 yen; Elementary and middle school students: 700 yen; Preschoolers: Free (must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)