In seasonWinter on the calendar, but peak autumn colour in reality. Cool days, cold nights: a warm coat and scarf.

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All day
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Kyoto Modern Architecture Festival

Runs Oct 31 – Nov 8
New · From ¥2,000
Morning
06:00

Ohara Wai-Wai Morning Market

Runs Oct 18 – Jan 10
New · Free
06:00

Myōshin-ji Ichizankai Monthly Zazen

Runs Nov 8 – Jan 8
New · Free
06:30

Nanzen-ji Dawn Zazen

Runs Oct 25 – Dec 13
New · Free
07:30

Kennin-ji Senkōkai Monthly Zazen

Runs Nov 8 – Jan 10
New · Japanese only
09:00

Inaba-yakushi Handicraft Market

Runs Nov 8 – Jan 8
New · Free
09:00

Tenryū-ji Sunday Zazen

Runs Nov 8 – Jan 10
New · Free
10:00

KYO-TOMODACHI Sunday English Cafe

Runs Oct 18 – Dec 27
New · Reservation required
10:00

Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu

Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
New · ¥1,000
Evening
Ongoing · 12
17:00

Autumn Special Night Viewing

Runs Oct 23 – Dec 13
New · ¥800
18:00

Toji Night Illumination

Runs Oct 31 – Dec 13
New · ¥1,000
18:00

NAKED meets Nijo Castle 2026

Runs Oct 23 – Dec 5
New · ¥2,000
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GEAR: Non-verbal Theatre

Runs Oct 13 – Nov 12
New · ¥3,800
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Kyoto PIA Film Festival 2026

Runs Nov 5 – Nov 8
New · ¥1,200
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Jewelry: Whose Dreams?

Runs Oct 24 – Jan 17
New · Family-friendly
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Kyoto University Museums Special 7: ‘University Treasures — Craftsmanship Showcase’

Runs Oct 24 – Dec 20
New · ¥500
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Ryōkan: The Man and His Zen

Runs Sep 12 – Nov 8
New · ¥2,000
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Special Autumn Exhibition: Art and History of To-ji Five-storied Pagoda

Runs Sep 20 – Nov 25
New · ¥600
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Special Exhibition ‘Kan’ei: Beauty Nurtured by Peace’ — 400th Anniversary of the Kan’ei Imperial Visit

Runs Oct 13 – Nov 15
New · ¥1,800
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Special Exhibition: The Tale of Genji — Radiance of the Imperial Court

Runs Oct 6 – Nov 29
New
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Special Opening of the First Floor of the Five-storied Pagoda

Runs Oct 31 – Dec 13
New · ¥1,200
Anytime · 72Experiences with no fixed date: zazen, tea, hikes…