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Kyoto events, Thu, Feb 18, 2027: 1 listed. Headliners: Kyoto Marathon 2027 Volunteer Recruitment. Every listing links to its official source and shows when it was last checked.

  • Hours: see detailsKyoto Marathon 2027 Volunteer RecruitmentExperiences · Miyako Messe, Nishikyogoku Sports Park and blocks along the course (venues listed on the official page) · Sakyo · IndoorsKyoto Marathon 2027 (race day 21 February 2027) is recruiting 7,000 volunteers…Until Feb 21FreeBook ahead
  • 10:00–17:0030th Anniversary: Claude Monet, 100 Years After His DeathExhibitions · Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art · Outside Kyoto City · IndoorsAll eight collection Monets shown six at a time over two terms
  • 10:00–17:00Uchujin Gokon ExhibitionExhibitions · Kyoto International Manga Museum · Nakagyo · IndoorsA special exhibition marking the Kyoto International Manga Museum's 20th…Until Feb 28 · any dayFree

Only here

Not sure what to do? Let us pick →
  • 友Meet peopleLanguage exchanges and meetups — fine to come alone→
  • 祝For the occasionWhere to go for the day that mattersBirthdayNew Year’s EveHoneymoon→
  • 知Understanding KyotoShort guidesTemple etiquetteWhich autumn night illumination to choose→
  • 難Hard-to-book list20 places that need booking aheadNext release 12/1 5:00 JST · in 20 days · Katsura, Shugakuin, Sento PalaceteamLab Biovortex Kyoto Timed tickets onlineHikiniku To Come Kyoto Priority seats open on the 1st for next month→

Explore by area

What is in each area, what is on this week, and how to get there

All venues →
  • Arashiyama & SaganoTogetsukyo & the river · Tenryu-ji & the bamboo path · North Sagano · Iwatayama & the Sagano train3 half-day routes →
  • Gion & Southern HigashiyamaKiyomizu-dera & the slopes · Gion & Yasaka · Around Kodai-ji · Chion-in & Shoren-in3 half-day routes →
  • Northern Higashiyama: Philosopher’s Path

Worth the detour

Open year-round — go whenever you like

View all 105 →

Right now: open this evening

  • Experiences · ShimogyoPokémon Center KyotoPokémon Center Kyoto is the official Pokémon shop on the 2nd floor of SUINA Muromachi (Kyoto Economic Center) at Shijo-Karasuma. It is open daily 10:00–20:00 at 78 Hakuyacho, Shijo-dori Muromachi Higashi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto. Hankyu Karasuma Station exit 26 connects directly; the subway Shijo Station and the Shijo Karasuma bus stop are also nearby. Phone: 075-353-0250.

A good day to be outside

  • Outdoors · Outside Kyoto CityHozugawa River Boat RideA traditional wooden boat down 16 km of rapids from Kameoka to Arashiyama, about 2 hours. Runs in the rain; book ahead or just turn up.Open year-roundfrom ¥6,000

Only in Kyoto

  • Experiences · ShimogyoEarly Morning Buddhist Service & Meditation at Higashi HonganjiThe temple’s daily 7:00 morning service: free, no booking, and open to anyone. The temple has an English explainer.

Make something

  • Experiences · FushimiKizakura Kappa CountryA working Fushimi brewery you can walk into: no booking, small pours of several sakes, and a free museum.

Coming this weekend

  • Nov 14 10:00
  • 10:00–21:00Online Japanese Classes for International Residents (Kyoto Prefectural International Center)Experiences · Kyoto Prefectural International Center · Minami · IndoorsFree online Japanese courses from the Kyoto Prefectural International Center…Until Feb 19 · any dayFreeBook ahead
  • Hours: see detailsKyoto Marathon 2027 Volunteer RecruitmentExperiences · Miyako Messe, Nishikyogoku Sports Park and blocks along the course (venues listed on the official page) · Sakyo · IndoorsKyoto Marathon 2027 (race day 21 February 2027) is recruiting 7,000 volunteers…Until Feb 21FreeBook ahead
  • 82 anytime experiences (no fixed date; check each for opening days)
    • AnytimeEarly Morning Buddhist Service & Meditation at Higashi HonganjiExperiences · Higashi Honganji · Shimogyo · Indoor & outdoorStarts daily at 7:00, about 1 hour.
    • AnytimeKizakura Kappa CountryExperiences · Kizakura Kappa Country · FushimiOpen year-round; shop 10:00–20:00, restaurant 11:30–14:40 / …
    • AnytimeRyosokuin Zazen ExperienceExperiences · Kennin-ji · Higashiyama · Indoor & outdoorOpen year-round (reservation required; choose a time slot on…
    • AnytimeteamLab Biovortex KyotoExperiences · teamLab Biovortex Kyoto · Minami · IndoorsOpen year-round; upcoming closed days: 17 Nov, 19 Nov, 15 De…
    • AnytimeChishakuin Kaikan (Shukubo)Experiences · Chishaku-in Kaikan · Higashiyama · IndoorsOpen year-round (the booking link on the official site is ac…
    • AnytimeDaisen-in Private Zazen (Daitoku-ji)Experiences · Daisen-in (Daitoku-ji) · Kita · Indoor & outdoorOpen year-round (reservation required; bookable up to the da…
      1 anytime experiences (no fixed date; check each for opening days)
      • AnytimeDemachiza (indie cinema)Performances · Demachiza · Kamigyo · IndoorsScreening schedule changes daily. Hours vary by day (e.g., 8…
        13 anytime experiences (no fixed date; check each for opening days)
        • AnytimeShigetsu: Shojin Ryori at Tenryu-jiFood · Shigetsu (Tenryu-ji shojin ryori) · UkyoOpen year-round
        • AnytimeAIN SOPH. Journey KyotoFood · AIN SOPH. Journey KYOTO · NakagyoOpen year-round
        • AnytimeIzusen Daiji-in (Daitoku-ji Temple)Food · Izusen Daijiin · KitaOpen year-round
        • AnytimeMoon and Back Ramen Bar KyotoFood · MOON and BACK Ramen Bar Kyoto · NakagyoHours 10:00–22:30 (last order 22:00). Open 7 days a week (op…
        • AnytimeMumokuteki Cafe & Foods (Kyoto)Food · mumokuteki cafe KYOTO · NakagyoOpen year-round
        • Anytimemusubi cafe (Arashiyama)Food · musubi cafe Arashiyama · NishikyoOpen year-round
        • AnytimeVeg OutFood · Veg Out Shichijo Kamogawa · ShimogyoHours (official cafe page): BREAKFAST 9:00–10:30 last order …
          9 anytime experiences (no fixed date; check each for opening days)
          • AnytimeHozugawa River Boat RideOutdoors · Hozugawa River Boat Ride Boarding Point · Outside Kyoto City · OutdoorsOpen year-round
          • AnytimeKYOTO ECO TRIP (bicycle rental, official English site)Outdoors · Kyoto Eco Trip Bicycle Rental · Minami · Indoor & outdoorOpen year-round
          • AnytimeFushimi Inari Taisha Oyama-meguri Mountain Pilgrimage LoopOutdoors · Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine · Fushimi · Indoor & outdoor
          • AnytimeKyoto Isshu Trail (official trail information)OutdoorsOpen year-round
          • AnytimeKyoto Trail Higashiyama Course Route 1: Kitashirakawa to ShugakuinOutdoors · 北白川仕伏町バス停 · Sakyo
          • AnytimeKyoto Trail Higashiyama Course, Part 1: Fushimi Inari to ImakumanoOutdoors · Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine · Fushimi · Indoor & outdoor
          • Anytime

          Kyoto tonight

          Tonight →
          See Kyoto at night518:00Toji Night Illumination18:00NAKED GARDEN NIGHTS at Higashi Honganji & Shosei-en3 places open past 21:00
          Dinner6565 places open past 21:00, 5 past midnight
          Drinks3030 places open past 21:00, 22 past midnight
          7 more shows and music →
          Ginkaku-ji & the Philosopher’s Path · Nanzen-ji & Eikando · Okazaki · Kurodani
          2 half-day routes →
        • Hozugawa River Boat RideBoat & train · Kameoka town · Hands-onSee the area →
        • Kwasan Observatory Weekend Opening: Free Tour Course (Saturdays)
          Kwasan Observatory, Kyoto University · from ¥500
        • Nov 14 10:00Nishijin Orihaku 2026: Tradition and Craft Resonating西陣織会館Indoors
        • Nov 14 10:00Uji Tea Heritage Guided Walking TourJR宇治駅前観光案内所 · Free
        • All weekend events →

          Coming this weekend

          • Nov 14 10:00Kwasan Observatory Weekend Opening: Free Tour Course (Saturdays)Kwasan Observatory, Kyoto University · from ¥500
          • Nov 14 10:00Nishijin Orihaku 2026: Tradition and Craft Resonating西陣織会館Indoors
          • Nov 14 10:00Uji Tea Heritage Guided Walking TourJR宇治駅前観光案内所 · Free
          All weekend events →
          AnytimeHitotsubu no Zen (Candy Zen) at Taizo-in, Myoshin-jiZen · Taizo-in Temple · Ukyo · Indoor & outdoorOpen year-round. Viewing hours 9:00–17:00 (last admission); …
        • Anytimekokoka Kids' Spaces Story TimeExperiences · Kyoto City International Foundation (kokoka) · Sakyo · IndoorsAbout six times a year; check the organiser's calendar for d…
        • AnytimeKyoto AquariumExperiences · Kyoto Aquarium · Shimogyo · Indoor & outdoorOpen year-round
        • AnytimeNintendo MuseumExperiences · Nintendo Museum · Outside Kyoto City · IndoorsOpen 10:00–20:00. Closed on Tuesdays (if Tuesday is a public…
        • AnytimeUZUMASA KYOTO VILLAGE (Toei Uzumasa Eigamura)Experiences · Toei Uzumasa Kyoto Village · Ukyo · Indoor & outdoorOpen year-round
        • AnytimeArashiyama Monkey Park IwatayamaExperiences · Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama · Nishikyo · OutdoorsOpen year-round
        • AnytimeCamellia Flower Teahouse Shared Tea CeremonyTea · Camellia Tea Ceremony FLOWER · HigashiyamaOpen every day of the year. Shared 45-minute sessions starti…
        • AnytimeDemachi Masugata Shotengai (Tamako Market anime pilgrimage)Experiences · Demachi Masugata Shopping Street · Kamigyo · Indoor & outdoorThe shopping street is always open to stroll (each shop's ho…
        • AnytimePokémon Center KyotoExperiences · Pokémon Center Kyoto · ShimogyoHours (official shop page): Monday–Sunday 10:00–20:00.
        • AnytimeTaizoin Zen Meditation for International GroupsZen · Taizo-in Temple · Ukyo · Indoor & outdoorPrivate program for foreign groups of 10 or more. Internatio…
        • AnytimeVow Renewal Plan (Hotel Okura Kyoto)Experiences · Hotel Okura Kyoto · Nakagyo · IndoorsAvailable: until December 2026 (as stated on the official pa…
        • AnytimeChion-in Wajun Kaikan (Temple Stay)Experiences · Chion-in Wajun Kaikan · Higashiyama · IndoorsOpen year-round. Check availability and bookings on the rese…
        • AnytimePuhuu — Kyoto Meeting for Foreign Women to Talk about Life in Japan (Paruyon)Exchange · Kyoto Prefectural International Center · Minami · IndoorsDates, times and venues for in-person meetings in Kyoto are …
        • AnytimeSupport Phone/Chat for Foreign Women (Paruyon)ExperiencesOpen year-round
        • AnytimeCamellia Garden Teahouse Private Tea CeremonyTea · Camellia Garden Teahouse · Ukyo · IndoorsPrivate sessions only, 50 minutes each. 8 sessions a day (10…
        • AnytimeDog run at Dog Life Support 9689Experiences · Dog Life Support 9689 · Kita · IndoorsShop hours 11:00–19:00. Dog run: last entry 17:00, use until…
        • AnytimeGion Kagai Art MuseumExperiences · 祇園花街芸術資料館 · HigashiyamaHeld regularly
        • AnytimeGroup Zen Training at Manpuku-ji, UjiExperiences · Obaku-san Manpuku-ji Temple · Outside Kyoto City · Indoor & outdoor
        • AnytimeHaha to Ko no Mori Autumn Nature Class (Kyoto Gyoen)Experiences · Kyoto Gyoen: Haha to Ko no Mori · Kamigyo · OutdoorsAutumn 2026: mid-October (mushrooms); winter: late January 2…
        • AnytimeHanazono Kaikan (Myoshin-ji Temple Lodging)Experiences · Hanazono Kaikan · Ukyo · IndoorsOpen year-round. Book stays via the link on the official sit…
        • AnytimeJapanese Knife Shop HIRAI Knife Sharpening & Handle Fitting WorkshopWorkshop · Hirai Japanese Knife Shop · Nakagyo · IndoorsHeld at the Teramachi main store or the Gion store. Sharpen …
        • AnytimeKangetsu Tea Ceremony Experience (Ninenzaka)Tea · Kangetsu Kyoto · HigashiyamaSmall-group tea ceremony in a machiya on Ninenzaka, guided i…
        • AnytimeKeibunsha IchijojiExperiences · Keibunsha Ichijoji · SakyoHours 11:00–19:00 (except the year-end period). Open every d…
        • AnytimeKissako Zen and Tea Experience (Shunkoin)Zen · Shunko-in Temple · Ukyo · IndoorsZen and tea program (120 minutes) including 20 minutes of za…
        • Anytimekokoka Volunteers (Kyoto City International Foundation)Experiences · Kyoto City International Foundation (kokoka) · Sakyo · Indoors
        • AnytimeKyoto City ZooExperiences · Kyoto City Zoo · Sakyo · Indoor & outdoorOpen year-round
        • AnytimeKyoto Okazaki Tsutaya BooksExperiences · Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Books · SakyoOpen year-round; in-store exhibitions and events are held ir…
        • AnytimeNatural Whetstone Museum Knife Sharpening WorkshopWorkshop · Natural Whetstone Museum · Outside Kyoto City · IndoorsKnife-sharpening lesson (about 60–90 minutes) at the Natural…
        • AnytimeNatural Whetstone Museum: Make Your Own WhetstoneWorkshop · Natural Whetstone Museum · Outside Kyoto City · IndoorsChoose a natural whetstone and prepare its surface for your …
        • AnytimeShakyo (Sutra Copying) at Shourinji TempleExperiences · Shorin-ji (Tofuku-ji) · Higashiyama · Indoor & outdoorOpen daily. Sutra-copying sessions are by phone or online re…
        • AnytimeShakyo Sutra Copying at Kennin-jiExperiences · Kennin-ji · Higashiyama · Indoor & outdoor
        • AnytimeShared Tea Ceremony Session at Tea Ceremony KotoExperiences · Tea Ceremony Koto · Kita
        • AnytimeThe Way of Zen Special Zen Temple Experience (Shunkoin)Zen · Shunko-in Temple · Ukyo · IndoorsFully private (up to 5 people per group, one group per day).…
        • AnytimeTowa Private Tea CeremonyTea · Towa Tea Ceremony · Ukyo · IndoorsFully private tea ceremony in a tea room near Ninna-ji (samu…
        • AnytimeVolunteer Japanese Lessons by KICA (Kyoto International Cultural Association)Experiences · Kyoto City International Foundation (kokoka) · Sakyo · Indoors
        • AnytimeWomen-Only Temple Lodging at RokuouinExperiences · Rokuouin · Ukyo · Indoor & outdoor
        • AnytimeYumeyakata Tea Ceremony ExperienceTea · Kyoto Kimono Rental Yumeyakata · Shimogyo · IndoorsHeld at the Gojo store (same facility as the kimono rental) …
        • AnytimeZazen Experience at Shourin-ji (Tofuku-ji Subtemple)Experiences · Shorin-ji (Tofuku-ji) · Higashiyama · Indoor & outdoor
        • AnytimeZen Temple Experiences at Entoku-in: Shakyo and ShabutsuExperiences · Entoku-in Temple · Higashiyama · Indoor & outdoor
        • AnytimeDog-Scan health check at 9689Experiences · Dog Life Support 9689 · Kita · IndoorsShop hours 11:00–19:00. A simple health check that scans the…
        • AnytimeHormesis room at 9689 (relax together with your dog)Experiences · Dog Life Support 9689 · Kita · IndoorsShop hours 11:00–19:00. A room floored with doll stones and …
        • AnytimeAsahiyaki Electric Wheel Pottery ExperienceWorkshop · Asahiyaki Sakuto-kan Pottery Studio · Outside Kyoto City · IndoorsOne-day pottery experience at Asahiyaki Sakuto-kan, a kiln i…
        • AnytimeAsahiyaki Hand-Building Pottery ExperienceWorkshop · Asahiyaki Sakuto-kan Pottery Studio · Outside Kyoto City · IndoorsOne-day pottery experience at Asahiyaki Sakuto-kan, a kiln i…
        • AnytimeAsahiyaki Pottery Painting ExperienceWorkshop · Asahiyaki Sakuto-kan Pottery Studio · Outside Kyoto City · IndoorsOne-day pottery experience at Asahiyaki Sakuto-kan, a kiln i…
        • AnytimeDog run at Dog Park Yamaguni (Keihoku)Experiences · Dog Park Yamaguni · Ukyo · OutdoorsHours 10:00–17:00 (vary by month; the official top page list…
        • AnytimeKozmoz Food Bank Volunteering (Fushimi, Kyoto)Experiences · コズモズジャパン・コズモズ関西フードバンク · Fushimi
        • AnytimeKyoto Hozu Indigo Workshop Indigo Dyeing ExperienceWorkshop · Kyoto Hozu Indigo Workshop · Outside Kyoto City · IndoorsIndigo dyeing at a workshop in Hozu-cho, Kameoka (Ryukyu ind…
        • AnytimeKyoto Prefecture Simultaneous Mountain CleanupExperiencesOpen year-round
        • AnytimeMatcha Manners Course at Fukujuen Uji Tea WorkshopExperiences · 福寿園宇治茶工房 · Outside Kyoto City
        • AnytimeNishihonganji Temple Monpo KaikanExperiences · Monpo Kaikan (Nishi Honganji) · ShimogyoA temple lodging facility open year-round. The official site…
        • AnytimeOrder-Made Proposal (Hotel Okura Kyoto)Experiences · Hotel Okura Kyoto · Nakagyo · IndoorsAvailable: all year (as stated on the official page)
        • AnytimeSaturday Japanese Class at Fushimi Youth Action CenterExperiences · 京都市伏見青少年活動センター · Fushimi
        • AnytimeShakyo Sutra Copying at Koshoji Temple, UjiExperiences · 仏徳山 興聖寺 · Outside Kyoto City
        • AnytimeTANGO OPEN CENTER Handkerchief Dyeing ExperienceWorkshop · TANGO OPEN CENTER · Outside Kyoto City · IndoorsFacility inside the Tango Textile Industry Association proce…
        • AnytimeTea Ceremony Experience at Tondaya, Nishijin Museum of LivingExperiences · Tondaya (traditional merchant house) · Kamigyo · Indoors
        • AnytimeTemae Experience at Murin-anExperiences · 無鄰菴 · Sakyo
        • AnytimeTemae Experience at Taihoan Uji Municipal Tea HouseExperiences · 宇治市営茶室 対鳳庵 · Outside Kyoto City
        • AnytimeTrial Zazen at Koshoji Temple, UjiExperiences · 仏徳山 興聖寺 · Outside Kyoto City
        • AnytimeWomen-Only Bedrock Bath at Fushimi Chikara no YuExperiences · Fushimi Chikara-no-Yu · Fushimi
        • AnytimeWomen-Only Bedrock Bath Room “Shu” at Kyoto Manyo no YuExperiences · Kyoto Takenosato Onsen Manyo no Yu · Nishikyo
        • AnytimeWomen-Only Fitness at Curves Karasuma MarutamachiExperiences · カーブス 烏丸丸太町 · Nakagyo
        • AnytimeWomen-Only Hot Yoga & Machine Pilates at LAVA Kyoto SanjoExperiences · ホットヨガスタジオLAVA 京都三条店 · Nakagyo
        • AnytimeWomen-Only Machine Pilates at pilates K Kyoto Shijo KarasumaExperiences · pilates K 京都四条烏丸店 · Shimogyo
        • AnytimeWomen-Only Machine Pilates at Pilates Mirror Shijo KarasumaExperiences · ピラティスミラー 四条烏丸 · Shimogyo
        • AnytimeWomen-Only Machine Pilates at Rintosull Kyoto EkimaeExperiences · マシンピラティススタジオ Rintosull 京都駅前店 · Shimogyo
        • AnytimeYumekikyu Japanese Class (Joyo International Exchange Association)Experiences · 城陽市国際交流協会 · Outside Kyoto City
        • AnytimeKyoto Art Center Volunteer StaffExperiences · Kyoto Art Center · Nakagyo · Indoors
        • AnytimeKyoto City Library VolunteersExperiences · 京都市図書館 · Nakagyo
        • AnytimeKyoto City Youth Activity Centers Volunteer ProgrammeExperiences · 京都市青少年活動センター · Nakagyo
        • AnytimeKyoto Hannaryz Home Game Volunteers (2026-27 Season)Experiences · にっしんでんきアリーナ京都(京都市体育館) · Ukyo
        • AnytimeKyoto Prefectural International Center Disaster-Time Foreigner SupportersExperiences · Kyoto Prefectural International Center · Minami · Indoors
        • AnytimeKyoto Sanga F.C. Matchday Volunteers (Support Staff)Experiences · サンガスタジアム by KYOCERA · Outside Kyoto City
        • AnytimeKyoto University Hospital Volunteers (Outpatient & Library)Experiences · 京都大学医学部附属病院 · Sakyo
        • AnytimeSecond Harvest Kyoto Food Bank Volunteers (Individuals)Experiences · セカンドハーベスト京都 · Fushimi
        • AnytimeTeahouse in a Sea of Light, teamLab Biovortex KyotoExperiences · teamLab Biovortex Kyoto · Minami · IndoorsOpens Friday 20 November 2026; opening hours as announced by…
        • AnytimeUji City International Association Volunteers (Event Supporters & Japanese-Language Support)Experiences · 宇治市国際交流協会 · Outside Kyoto City
        • AnytimeWanko Deli & Cafe Rui (matching meals for dogs and owners)Meal · Wanko Deli & Cafe Rui · Nakagyo · IndoorsHours 12:00–20:00. Closed on Mondays and irregularly (the of…
        • AnytimeFalafel GardenFood · Falafel Garden · Sakyo · IndoorsOpen year-round
        • AnytimeVegan Ramen TowzenFood · Towzen · Sakyo · IndoorsOpen year-round
        • AnytimeVegan Ramen ZEN SHOKAKUFood · Shokaku Noodle Kyoto · NakagyoOpen year-round
        • AnytimeParking Cafe ReUnion (sit with your dog on the wood deck)Meal · Parking Cafe ReUnion · Ukyo · Indoor & outdoorHours 10:00–17:00; closed irregularly (closure days are anno…
        • Anytimecafe planet (dog-friendly vegan cafe by the Kamo River)Meal · Cafe Planet · Kamigyo · IndoorsHours 9:00–18:00 (last order 17:50). Closed on Wednesdays an…
        • Kyoto Trail Keihoku Course: Hosonoguchi Satoyama Route with a Farmstay NightOutdoors · 細野口バス停 · Ukyo
        • AnytimeKyoto Trail Kitayama Western Course: Takagamine via Sawa-no-ike and Takao to KiyotakiOutdoors · 鷹峯源光庵前バス停 · Kita
        • AnytimeKyoto Trail Nishiyama Course: Kiyotaki to ArashiyamaOutdoors · 清滝バス停 · Ukyo
        • Koyo · 20 Oct–13 Dec

          Autumn leaves this season

          Colour so far10/30: 25 of 78 places started, 0 at peak
          See which
          Lit tonight6 places17:30Heian JinguBook ahead6 places10 Nov–10 DecEnko-ji TempleWhat changed39 in all →

          In seasonSpring on the calendar, but still the coldest part of the year in Kyoto’s basin. Pack a heavy coat, scarf and gloves; light snow is possible.

          Browse by themeFamily-friendly40Rain OK29Vegetarian & vegan65Halal18Gluten-free21Cat cafés8Markets24Craft workshops43Tea ceremony24Zazen & meditation28Anime & manga19Hiking14Off the map20Language & cultural exchange23Volunteering23Women only17All themes →
          Browse by themeFamily-friendly40Rain OK29Vegetarian & vegan65Halal18Gluten-free21Cat cafés8Markets24Craft workshops43Tea ceremony24Zazen & meditation28Anime & manga19Hiking14Off the map20Language & cultural exchange23Volunteering23Women only17All themes →

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          Daily Kyoto (dailykyoto.com) is a day-by-day guide to Kyoto for visitors and foreign residents, organised by the questions you ask — tonight, this week, with kids, in the rain. In English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese; each listing links its official source and shows when it was last checked.

          581venues
          across 11 wards of Kyoto
          488events
          360 still ahead or running · 105 open any day
          100%with an official source
          from 238 organizer and venue sites
          94%checked this week
          last check: Nov 10

          If we cannot find an official source, we leave it out. How we checkEach listing is checked against the official page of the organizer, venue or government body and re-read regularly. Anything we cannot read or that no longer matches is taken down until a person has checked it again.

          Year’s End Special · 2026–27

          Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Hatsumode: what to book, what to queue for

          Late December to early January is Kyoto’s busiest and hardest-to-book stretch. Below is what the venues have officially announced; what they have not, we say so.

          1. in 40 daysChristmas20 Dec – 27 Dec 2026Lights, concerts and dinners — what to book first13 official listings
          2. in 47 daysNew Year’s Eve27 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027Joya-no-kane bells: getting there and home24 official listings
          3. in 52 daysHatsumode (first shrine visit)1 Jan – 3 Jan 2027Hours and rules at shrines and temples, 1–3 Jan8 official listings