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Koetsu-ji, a Buddhist temple in the north west Kyoto, flourished as a village of artists, and the heart of tea ceremony was named after Honami Koetsu, a master of arts.

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all-day Kodai-ji Temple/ Evening illumin...

Kodai-ji Temple/ Evening illumin...

Oct 19 – Dec 9 all-day

Kodai-ji Temple’s garden has a pond with autumn trees planted around it. During the fall leaf season, the area is lit up, creating a magical atmosphere with the bright colors of trees reflected in the pond. Lit up : Sunset to 22:00 during the period. Admission : 600yen Access : 15-minute walk from Gion-Shijo station…

all-day Ofusa Kannon Rose Festival/ Nara

Ofusa Kannon Rose Festival/ Nara

Oct 19 – Nov 30 all-day

In spring and autumn when the temple’s roses are in full bloom, Visitors can enjoy about 2,300 varieties of roses and smell their fragrances while strolling through the temple grounds. Date : May 15 to June 30 and October 19 to November 30 every year Open: 7:00 to 17:00 Admission : Free Location : Ofusa…

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all-day Heijyokyo Tenpyo Festival Autumn...

Heijyokyo Tenpyo Festival Autumn...

Oct 20 – Oct 21 all-day

The World Heritage site Heijo Palace in the ancient capital of Nara is about to celebrate autumn with an ancient ceremony. “Heijokyo Tenpyo Festival Autumn” which decorate the autumn of Heijokyo trace, titled newly as “Mitsuki Umashi Festival” from this year There are also stalls with food and activities for the kids. Hours : 10:00…

all-day Sakai Matsuri Festival/ Osaka

Sakai Matsuri Festival/ Osaka

Oct 20 – Oct 21 all-day

The Sakai Matsuri Festival has been held on the third Saturday and Sunday of October every year since 1974. The main parade with a total of 7,000 participants is on along Oshoji Symbol Road. Visitors can take a close look at the costumes, accessories and fittings from Japanese history. It’s a fun free cultural experience…

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07:00 Jidai Matsuri Festival 「時代祭...

Jidai Matsuri Festival 「時代祭...

Oct 22 @ 07:00 – 16:00

The festival is cancelled because of the storm A parade from the Imperial palace to Heian-Jingu shrine. A grand ancient-costume procession where the long history of Japan unfolds before the spectators. This is a fine opportunity for taking a close look at the costumes, accessories and fittings which are reproduced with the quintessence of Kyoto’s…

18:00 Kurama Fire Festival/ Kyoto

Kurama Fire Festival/ Kyoto

Oct 22 @ 18:00 – Oct 23 @ 02:00

The Kurama Fire Festival is counted as one of the three great unusual festivals of Kyoto. Held in Kurama, a small town in northern Kyoto. The Kurama Fire Festival is filled with lit torches and iron baskets holding fire. You may experience incredible spectacle of the danger of so much fire so close at hand. …

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all-day Shogunzuka Seiryuden Autumn colo...

Shogunzuka Seiryuden Autumn colo...

Oct 26 – Dec 2 all-day

The Shogunzuka mound, located on a top of Mt. Higashiyama, its 2 observatories offer you a spectacular night view of the entire city of Kyoto below with the red leaves lit up. Lit-up : 17:00 to 21:30 Admission : 500 yen Location : Shogunzuka Seiryuden

all-day Shoren-in Temple Special Night V...

Shoren-in Temple Special Night V...

Oct 26 – Dec 2 all-day

Shoren-in Temple’s beautiful gardens make a mysterious atmosphere at night. Visitors can enjoy strolling the path along 4 beautiful gardens, and all the wooden buildings are nicely lit up with autumn leaves. Lit-up : 18:00 to 22:00 Admission : 800 yen

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all-day Kyoto Kitayama Halloween

Kyoto Kitayama Halloween

Oct 27 – Oct 28 all-day

Kyoto’s biggest Halloween celebration is on around the Kitayama area with pumpkin carving, a costume parade and craft market, game and food stalls.　This is family-friendly event, so everyone is welcomed. Schedule OCT 27 : 9:30 to 21:00, OCT 28 : 9:30 to 17:00 Admission : Free The costume parade starts from 13:00 to 15:00 on…

all-day To-ji Autumn Illumination/ Kyoto

To-ji Autumn Illumination/ Kyoto

Oct 27 – Dec 9 all-day

Kyoto’s landmark, The five story pagoda at To-ji Temple is lit up with autumn colors. Easy access from JR Kyoto station. Lit up : 18:30 to 21:30 Admission : 1000 yen Access : 5-minute walk from Toji station on the Kintetsu kyoto line. 15-minute walk from JR Kyoto station

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