All themes
Pick a theme to see what you can go to now, with notes on how it works.
For whom
- Rain OK29 to go to nowKyoto experiences that work when it rains — indoor workshops, museums, tea rooms and covered sights, checked against organizers' pages.
- Family-friendly21 to go to nowKyoto events that work for kids and parents — workshops, hands-on museums and family days, checked against organizers' pages.
- Vegetarian & vegan13 to go to nowPlant-based meals, shōjin ryōri and vegetarian-friendly experiences in Kyoto, checked against the organizer's own pages.
- Off the map6 to go to nowEvents you will not find on official tourism sites — small live houses, temple zazen, local meet-ups and studio open-hours, checked against the organizer's own page.
- Women only2 to go to nowEvents that are explicitly for women only, per the organizer.
Interests
- Craft workshops9 to go to nowHands-on craft workshops in Kyoto — pottery, dyeing, weaving, kintsugi and more.
- Zazen & meditation8 to go to nowZazen, sutra copying and meditation sessions at Kyoto temples, many with English guidance.
- Language & cultural exchange7 to go to nowLanguage exchanges and international meet-ups in Kyoto, mostly for people who live here.
- Hiking5 to go to nowHiking trails and guided walks around Kyoto — Kurama–Kibune, Mt. Atago, Mt. Hiei and the Kyoto Isshu Trail.
- Volunteering4 to go to nowVolunteer opportunities in Kyoto open to foreign residents — clean-ups, shrine and community projects.
- Anime & manga3 to go to nowAnime and manga events, museums and pilgrimage spots around Kyoto.
- Flea & antique markets3 to go to nowMonthly flea and antique markets at Kyoto temples and parks.
- Tea ceremony1 to go to nowTea ceremony experiences in Kyoto — from beginner sessions in machiya to temple tea rooms.