Events in Kyoto in September 2027
Kyoto event dates for September 2027 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to September.
Kyoto's September 2027 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated September 24, 2026
Sourced events
Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Add your dates and we'll build the rest of your trip around these events — every place checked for closures and booking needs.
Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Sep 18 - Sep 30
Kiyomizu-dera Temple Autumn Night Illumination
Special evening illumination of Kiyomizu-dera Temple highlighting the early autumn foliage and temple architecture.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Sep 21
To-ji Temple Flea Market (Kobo-san Market)
Monthly flea market held on the 21st of each month at To-ji Temple, offering antiques, crafts, and local foods.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Sep 22
Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages)
A historic parade celebrating Kyoto's rich history, featuring participants dressed in authentic costumes from various periods of Japanese history.
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.
- Respect-for-the-Aged Day · publicSep 20
- Autumnal Equinox Day · publicSep 23
- Long weekendSep 18–Sep 20
- Long weekend with bridge daySep 23–Sep 26
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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Turn these September events into a full Kyoto plan, every place checked for closures, limited hours, and booking needs on your dates.