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Hydrangea Season at Mimuroto-ji Temple 2026

Hydrangea Season at Mimuroto-ji Temple 2026

Late May - Early Jul

Each year during Japan's rainy season, Kyoto's Mimuroto-ji Temple opens their hydrangea garden, which is filled with around..

Kyoto 1 ¥1,000
Kahoen Hydrangea Festival 2026

Kahoen Hydrangea Festival 2026

Late Jun - Early Jul

During peak hydrangea season, Kyoto's Kahoen garden is set to be filled with around 10,000 hydrangea bushes in bloom.

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Tanabata and Light-up at Kodai-ji 2026

Tanabata and Light-up at Kodai-ji 2026

Early Jul

Colorful display of decorated bamboo branches in the carpark of Kodai-ji in Kyoto to celebrate the festival of Tanabata. The handmade..

Kyoto 5 ¥600
BitSummit 2026

BitSummit 2026

Mid - Late Jul

BitSummit is Japan’s standout festival celebrating independent game development, held each year in the heart of Kyoto. What be..

Kyoto ¥2,000
Gion Matsuri 2026

Gion Matsuri 2026

Jul 1st - Jul 31st

Enjoy centuries old traditions, lively parades, mouth-watering street food, and contagious fun at one of Japan’s most popular ..

Kyoto 5 Free Entry
Gion's Hassaku, Kyoto 2026

Gion's Hassaku, Kyoto 2026

Saturday - Aug 1st

The first of August is a very special day in Kyoto’s Gion neighbourhood. Named after a term which designates the first day of ..

Kyoto 1 Free Entry
Kyoto Gozan Okuribi 2026

Kyoto Gozan Okuribi 2026

Sunday - Aug 16th

Believed to be dated back to the 13th century, Gozan no Okuribi is an annual traditional event that takes place annually on August..

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