Festivals Aoi Matsuri Festival 2026 Friday - May 15th The Aoi Matsuri is one of the oldest and most celebrated festivals in Japan. So much so, the word “Matsuri” originally referre..
Culture ARATA 2026: Art Exhibition in Kyoto 2026 May 14th - May 17th This exhibition in Kyoto features artists from across Japan connected through a correspondence master’s program at Kyoto Unive..
Culture KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival 2026 Apr 18th - May 17th The KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival is an annual event held in Kyoto over four weeks. The theme for 2018 is "Up",..
Culture The Star Festival 2026 May 16th - May 17th The Star Festival has been running since 2012, and takes place at Stihl no Mori in Kyoto. The two-day event allows visitors to camp..
Culture BitSummit 2026 May 22nd - May 24th BitSummit is Japan’s standout festival celebrating independent game development, held each year in the heart of Kyoto. What be..
Culture Kyoto Nippon Festival 2026 Feb 1st - May 24th The Kyoto Nippon Festival brings art, performance and seasonal beauty together at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Since its launch, the..
Culture Modern Urban Life and Takehisa Yumeji 2026 Mar 28th - Jun 21st The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto is set to host a special exhibition titled Modern Urban Life and Takehisa Yumeji – Th..