Activities 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..
Culture 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.
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..
Culture 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..
Culture 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 ..
Culture 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 ..
Culture 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..