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This month's events

The temples and shrines in Kyoto have been keeping their rituals and events from the olden days.
They are traditional, sacred and a pleasant experience. We'd like to introduce them every month.
They are worth to visit during your stay.

october 2012 Highlight events in Kyoto

October 6th ~8th

Mibu Kyogen

This is a unique kyogen which is related to the Buddhism and famous throughout Japan. The performers wear mask […]

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October 22nd, Monday

Jidai matsuri Festival and Kurama Hi matsuri Festival

October is a month of change in Kyoto; text by Steve Cooke The weather changes from the balmy late summer of S […]

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October 20th ~ 22nd

Antique Festival on Teramachi Street

Teramachi Street (between Marutamachi and Oike), located to the south of the Imperial Park, is lined with many […]

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October 10th, Wednesday

Nashinoki Shrine Autumn Festival

This is an annual festival of a rustic and tranquil shrine located near the east side of the Imperial Palace. […]

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October 20th ~ November 25th

Nijo Castle Autumn Festival (Autumn Festa 2011)

October 20th, Maiko welcome the guests at the entrance of the castle. October 20th ~ 27th, Castle tour while r […]

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October 21st, Sunday

Kasakake Shinji Event (Archery on horseback)

“Kasakake” Ritual is the traditional archery on the horse began in the 8th century. You can see th […]

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October 21st, Sunday

Saigu procession

In ancient time, the custom was to select one princess to serve the god of ise Shrine in Mie Prefecture where […]

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October 31st ~ November 4th

Imperial Palace open to public

It is a good chance in autumn to enter without a reservation or your passport. It’s free of charge.

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October 22nd

Jidai matsuri Festival and Kurama Hi matsuri Festival

October is a month of change in Kyoto; text by Steve Cooke The weather changes from the balmy late summer of S […]

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October 20th ~ 22nd

Antique Festival on Teramachi Street

Teramachi Street (between Marutamachi and Oike), located to the south of the Imperial Park, is lined with many […]

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Events Schedule

Flea Markets

  • Every 4th Sunday
  • Kamigamo Shrine
  • Handicraft market in peaceful and quiet grounds of the shrine.
  • Every 15th
  • Chion-ji Temple
  • 8:00-16:00
  • Kyoto's biggest monthly market of handmade goods and crafts.
  • Every 21st
  • To-ji Temple
  • 7:00-16:30
  • Known as Kobo-san, Kyoto's largest market for all kinds of antiques, tools and so on.
  • Every 25th
  • Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
  • 7:00-16:30
  • Known as Tenjin-san, a popular flea market at one of Kyoto's major shrines. Antiques, food, tools and so on.

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