Kameoka Hozugawa Fireworks Festival, You can see very artistic fireworks, such as ones with special commendations. Only paid seats are available to see fireworks. A…
Arashiyama Floating Lantern Event
You can see the sight of burning Chinese characters on the mountains and the sight of many lanterns floating mysteriously from here, Arashiyama.
Moon Viewing Festival “Kangetsu-no-Yube”
At Daikaku-ji Temple, you can enjoy moon-viewing from a floated boat on the Osawa-no-ike Pond on the night of the full moon nearest the Autumn Equinox.
Iwashimizusai festival
Iwashimizu Hachimangu shrine in Yawata city of Kyoto, situated on a quiet hillside hosts one of the three religious festivals in Japan.
Takasegawa boat festival
The Takasegawa is an old canal running through the city. There are lots of little shows going on in the street, including the tea ceremony performed by Maiko.
The Comb Festival ”櫛まつり”
The Comb Festival at Yasui Konpiragu Shrine, features a colorful parade of women having their hair done in various coiffures representing each era.
Kurama Fire Festival
The Kurama Fire Festival is counted as one of the three great unusual festivals of Kyoto. Held at Yuki-jinja Shrine, in Kurama.
Jidai Matsuri Festival （時代祭り）
The highlight of Jidai Matsuri is about 2,000 people dressed in costumes representing various eras of Kyoto’s 1,200-year history parade through the city.
Evening illumination with autumnal colors at Kiyomizu-dera/ Kyoto
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is filled with a sea of autumnal colors. The famous wooden stage affords visitors a nice view of the maple trees lit up below.
Daigo-ji Temple Autumn Illumination
Daigo-ji in Yamashina, is open for special night visit to show it’s illuminated autumn colors. You can enjoy a fantastic view of the the Benten-do in the dark.
Nariai-ji Temple autumn illumination/ Kyoto
Nariai-ji temple’s impressive five-story pagoda with autumn colors are lit up and make a stunning scenery for only 2 days.
Maple tree garden illumination at Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine/ Kyoto
Kitano-Tenmangu Shrine opens its maple tree garden to the public. Illuminations are held during the peak of the autumn leaf season.