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Kyoto Festivals 2026 & 2027

Kyoto has 4 festivals with confirmed dates on the 2026-2027 calendar below, each linked to its official source. Pick the ones that fit your window, then build the rest of the trip around them.

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Festival calendar

July 2026

  • Jul 17 - Aug 16

    Gion Matsuri

    Religious / cultural festival | Cultural / Shinto Traditional. The Gion Festival (祇園祭, Gion Matsuri) is one of the largest and most famous festivals in Japan, taking place annually during the month of July in Kyoto.

  • Jul 17 - Jul 24

    Gion Matsuri Yamaboko Procession

    Religious / Spiritual. Associated occasion: Gion Matsuri.

October 2026

  • Oct 22

    Jidai Matsuri

    Historic costume parade | Cultural / Shinto Traditional. The Jidai Matsuri (時代祭, Festival of the Ages) is a traditional Japanese festival (also called matsuri) held annually on October 22 in Kyoto, Japan.

November 2026

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