From Saturday, October 3, 2026, to Sunday, December 6, 2026, the “Zen and Ghibli” Kyoto Exhibition, organized and produced by Studio Ghibli, will be held at the [Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art, New Wing: Higashiyama Cube] (Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture). This exhibition was conceived based on the book *Zen and Ghibli*, which compiles a dialogue between Studio Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki and a Zen monk. The exhibition area, centered on the world of Director Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film, *How Do You Live?*, features famous lines and stills from Ghibli works, as well as Zen paintings and calligraphy hand-drawn by Mr. Suzuki. It is a unique, experiential exhibition that allows visitors to sense a Zen-like “perspective on life” through Ghibli works. In Kyoto, where Zen temples and Zen culture still thrive as part of everyday life, come and experience a moment of reflection on Zen alongside Ghibli.

Dates: Saturday, October 3, 2026 – Sunday, December 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Last admission: 5:30 p.m.)
Admission Fees: General Admission/College Students: 1,900 yen (1,700 yen); Middle and High School Students: 1,500 yen (1,300 yen); Elementary School Students: 1,100 yen (900 yen)
Free for preschool children
*Prices in parentheses are for advance tickets and groups of 20 or more.

On Saturday, October 3, 2026, “Sky Lantern 2026 & Shiga Prefecture Community Development Future Expo” will be held at [Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo] (Gamo District, Shiga Prefecture). This one-day-only event consists of the “Future Expo” during the day and the “Sky Lantern” event after sunset. For the grand finale, approximately 500 lanterns, each carrying the wishes of visitors, will be lit simultaneously, illuminating the night sky. The Future Expo will feature the “Shiga Prefecture Local Market,” showcasing a variety of local gourmet foods, as well as a “Working Vehicles Corner,” sports activities, animal interactions, and festival stalls—offering plenty of fun for children. Participation in the sky lantern event is available both by advance reservation and on the day of the event, with up to four people allowed per lantern. Combine your fall shopping with a chance to fully enjoy Shiga’s culinary delights and a variety of hands-on experiences.

Date and Time: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
*Start and end times vary depending on the content.
*Please note that the event may be modified or canceled depending on weather conditions. A decision on whether the event will proceed in case of rain will be made by 12:00 p.m. the day before and announced on our website and other channels.
[Sky Lantern 2026]
Registration Location: P7 Parking Lot, Special Event Venue
Lantern Pickup Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Lantern Release / 7:30 p.m.–
Participation Fee: 1,000 to 3,000 yen per bottle
*Prices vary depending on conditions.
*Please note that on-site registration may close once the event reaches capacity.
*Payment must be made in cash on the day of the event.

On Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, 2026, the “6th Bukkoji Marche ~Crafts Day~” and the “6th Bukkoji Music Day” will be held simultaneously at [Bukkoji Temple] (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture). The “6th Bukkoji Marche ~Crafts Day~,” featuring approximately 100 booths over the two days, will showcase a wide variety of handmade goods—including jewelry, fabric accessories, woodwork, leather goods, floral items, pottery, and paper goods—as well as a wide selection of sweets and food. With food trucks on site, be sure to enjoy freshly prepared delicacies under the crisp autumn sky. Also, don’t miss the “6th Bukkoji Music Day,” a live music event featuring acoustic performances! Eight artists will take the stage over the two days to liven up the venue. Admission and viewing are free for both events, so feel free to stop by.

Date and Time: October 3 (Sat) and 4 (Sun), 2026
"The 6th Bukkoji Market ~Crafts Day~"
10:00-16:00
"The 6th Bukkoji Music Day"
12:00–15:40
Fees: Free admission and viewing

The “Arashiyama Tsukidoro” light-up event is being held in the Arashiyama area through Sunday, November 8, 2026. First held last year and attracting more than 60,000 visitors, the event has been further enhanced this year. From the illumination of the “Bamboo Grove Path” to a roughly 30-meter-long bamboo corridor adorned with 1,500 bamboo balls and a fantastical mist display, visitors can enjoy an even more enchanting Arashiyama by night. The bamboo lanterns illuminating the walking path through the bamboo grove were crafted by local residents in community workshops, and the chance to admire this diverse array of creations is another highlight of the event. The venue consists of both free and paid areas, each featuring different displays, so be sure to enjoy the contrasts as you experience a uniquely Kyoto autumn evening.

Dates: Through Sunday, November 8, 2026
Prices: General admission (same-day ticket) 1,500 yen; online ticket (guaranteed admission) 2,000 yen
*Free for children 12 and under
*Same-day tickets go on sale daily at 5:50 p.m. inside the [Bamboo Grove Path] (cash only).

Through Sunday, December 13, 2026, the mystery-solving game “Naruse Walks the Mysterious Path”—a collaboration between the “Naruse Is Going to Conquer the World” novel series, set in Otsu City, and the [Lake Biwa Canal]—is being held. This hands-on game event involves purchasing a special mystery-solving kit—which includes a booklet and various items—and then visiting the actual locations to solve puzzles based on information found throughout the area. This time, the event takes the form of a tour that covers three areas—Otsu, Yamashina, and Keage—which lie along the route of the “Lake Biwa Canal Boat.” Characters from the “Naruse” series appear in the mystery-solving game, so why not give it a try while enjoying the world of the series and the scenery along the canal?

Duration: Through Sunday, December 13, 2026
Price: 2,500 yen (Includes: clear file case for carrying, booklet, puzzle-solving items, and promotional items)