Events in Kyoto in October 2026
Kyoto has 1 sourced event in October 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Kyoto calendar for October 2026 leads with these:
- Jidai MatsuriOct 22Source: festival calendar
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Oct 22
Jidai Matsuri (時代祭)
A grand historical parade where participants dress in traditional costumes representing various eras of Kyoto's history, proceeding to Heian Shrine.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Sports Day · publicOct 12
- Long weekendOct 10–Oct 12
- Long weekend with bridge dayOct 31–Nov 3
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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