What's on in Kyoto
Kyoto events in February 2027
161 events in February 2027: 87 festivals, 32 exhibitions, 19 performances, 7 sports events, 5 gardens, 5 food events, 3 markets, 2 anime and games events and 1 illumination, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. 27 of them are annual events whose 2027 dates are still to be confirmed, listed with their usual window.
Still cold, with highs around 10°C. Setsubun falls on 2 or 3 February, when Mibu-dera stages its silent kyogen plays. Kitano Tenmangu's plum grove starts to flower, and on the 25th geiko and maiko from Kamishichiken attend the Baikasai tea ceremony there. More on the season in Things to do in Kyoto.
MapKyoto weather in February
- Average high
- 10°C (50°F)
- Average low
- 2°C (35°F)
- Rain
- 65 mm
- Rainy days
- about 7
You'll want a warm coat, with a hat and gloves for evenings near 2°C (35°F).
Averages from the Japan Meteorological Agency normals for 1991 to 2020, Kyoto station (rain table). Rainy days have at least 1 mm of rain.
Don't miss in February 2027
Festival Setsubun Service at Seigan-ji 3 Feb · Kawaramachi Setsubun at Seigan-ji with prayers, a dance offering and bean throwing. Photo: Hyppolyte de Saint-Rambert, CC BY-SA 4.0
Festival Hoshikuyo Setsubun at Takara-dera 3 Feb · Oyamazaki A parade of the seven lucky gods, children, monks and ogres reaches the main hall for a fire prayer at Takara-dera, with services from 14:00 and bean throwing from about 15:00.
Performance Seiji Ozawa Legacy Concert 7 Feb · Okazaki Musicians taught by Seiji Ozawa gather for a concert three years after his death, in the Main Hall. Photo: Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
Exhibition Three-Storey Pagoda Opening at Joruri-ji 8 Feb · Kizugawa The national-treasure three-storey pagoda at Joruri-ji is opened for the day.
Food event Kyoto Cuisine Exhibition Taikai 14 to 15 Feb · Okazaki Two-day exhibition of Kyoto cuisine at Miyako Messe, 14 and 15 February, 10:00 to 16:00. Admission is charged; advance tickets are sold.
Performance Kyoto Marathon 2027 21 Feb · Okazaki About 16,000 runners set off from Takebishi Stadium at 9:00 and finish in front of Heian Jingu, passing near seven World Heritage sites on the way, Kinkaku-ji, Kamigamo and Ginkaku-ji among them. Roads along the course close for hours, so plan your sightseeing around it. Photo: Manish Prabhune, CC BY 2.0
Calendar
Showing all 171 events in February 2027
14+4 more+24 on for weeks1 gig24Setsubun at Shogo-inSetsubun Festival at Yoshida Shrine+2 more+23 on for weeks332Demon Dance at Rozan-jiFudo Hall Opening Service at Kinkaku-jiHoshikuyo Setsubun at Takara-dera+29 more+23 on for weeks44Knitcap Theatre 49th Production: The Wind Turned Words into AcornsSetsubun Festival at Yoshida Shrine+2 more+23 on for weeks53Knitcap Theatre 49th Production: The Wind Turned Words into Acorns+2 more+23 on for weeks61022nd City of Kyoto Junior Orchestra ConcertOzaki Ami 50th Amii-versary Concert Tour 2027Knitcap Theatre 49th Production: The Wind Turned Words into Acorns+7 more+24 on for weeks3 gigs79Seiji Ozawa Legacy ConcertKnitcap Theatre 49th Production: The Wind Turned Words into AcornsGarakuta-ichi at To-ji+6 more+24 on for weeks1 gig88Hatsuuma Festival at Fushimi InariThree-Storey Pagoda Opening at Joruri-jiYotsugi Jizo Grand Service+5 more+21 on for weeks93Kyoto Kitayama Matinee Series Vol. 28: CelloKyoto Sanga F.C. vs Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (AFC Champions League Elite)+1 more+21 on for weeks1 gig103Hatsuuma Daikon-daki radish ritual at Sanzen-in+2 more+21 on for weeks117Take-okuri Bamboo Sending to Todai-jiHatsuuma Daikon-daki radish ritual at Sanzen-in+5 more+21 on for weeks1 gig123Hatsuuma Daikon-daki radish ritual at Sanzen-in+2 more+22 on for weeks1 gig136Holiday Performance vol.23: Cornett, Baroque Violin and DulzianNehan-e at Chion-inHatsuuma Daikon-daki radish ritual at Sanzen-in+3 more+24 on for weeks1413Orchestra Discovery 2026: Valentine Special CollectionKyoto Cuisine Exhibition TaikaiHatsuuma Daikon-daki radish ritual at Sanzen-in+10 more+26 on for weeks156Nehan-e at Chion-inKyoto Cuisine Exhibition TaikaiHyakumanben Handmade Market at Chion-ji+3 more+22 on for weeks164+4 more+22 on for weeks1 gig174+4 more+23 on for weeks185Nakamura Hayato Talk Show at Hotel Okura Kyoto+4 more+24 on for weeks194Kyoto Symphony Orchestra 719th Subscription Concert: Lugansky+3 more+25 on for weeks1 gig206Ikomori Matsuri at Wakuiden ShrineKyoto Symphony Orchestra 719th Subscription Concert: Lugansky+4 more+28 on for weeks1 gig218Kyoto Marathon 2027Winter temple treasure opening at Rokudo Chinno-jiIkomori Matsuri at Wakuiden Shrine+5 more+28 on for weeks223Winter temple treasure opening at Rokudo Chinno-ji+2 more+26 on for weeks235Godairiki-san at Daigo-jiMariko Senju Violin Recital 2027: An Invitation to SpringWinter temple treasure opening at Rokudo Chinno-ji+2 more+26 on for weeks2 gigs241+1 more+26 on for weeks1 gig258Baikasai Plum Blossom FestivalTenjin-ichi Market at Kitano TenmanguTenjin-san Market at Kitano Tenmangu+5 more+26 on for weeks264+4 more+27 on for weeks2 gigs275Ken Nishikiori Premium Recital 2027: 40th AnniversaryOmron Pipe Organ Concert Series Vol. 79: Masato SuzukiJoker Game IV (stage)+2 more+28 on for weeks1 gig281441st Ujigawa MarathonStar Offering Service at Sanzen-inJoker Game IV (stage)+11 more+28 on for weeks
Day by day
Each event on its first day still ahead, regular markets on each of their days. Tap a day in the calendar for everything on that day and its gigs.
2 events
Setsubun Festival at Yoshida ShrineGinkakuji · Yoshida Shrine · 2 to 4 FebFreeUsual dates
8 events
Demon Dance at Rozan-jiImperial Palace · Rozan-ji · 3 FebFreeUsual dates
Fudo Hall Opening Service at Kinkaku-jiKinkakuji · Kinkaku-ji (Rokuon-ji) · 3 Feb
Hoshikuyo Setsubun at Takara-deraOyamazaki · Hoshaku-ji (Takara-dera) · 3 Feb
Okame Setsubun at Senbon ShakadoKitano · Senbon Shakado (Daihoon-ji) · 3 FebFreeUsual dates
Setsubun at Heian JinguOkazaki · Heian Jingu · 3 FebFreeUsual dates
Setsubun at Ogura ShrineOyamazaki · Ogura Shrine · 3 Feb
Setsubun Service at Seigan-jiKawaramachi · Seigan-ji · 3 Feb
Setsubun-e at Bishamon-doYamashina · Bishamon-do · 3 FebUsual dates
1 event
Knitcap Theatre 49th Production: The Wind Turned Words into AcornsOkazaki · ROHM Theatre Kyoto (North Hall) · 4 to 7 Feb
4 events · 3 gigs
22nd City of Kyoto Junior Orchestra ConcertKitayama · Kyoto Concert Hall (Main Hall) · 6 Feb
Ozaki Ami 50th Amii-versary Concert Tour 2027Kyoto Station · Kyoto Theatre · 6 Feb
Umekoji Park Handmade MarketKyoto Station · Umekoji ParkFreeRegular market
Umekoji Park Handmade MarketKyoto Station · Umekoji ParkFreeRegular market
2 events · 1 gig
Seiji Ozawa Legacy ConcertOkazaki · ROHM Theatre Kyoto (Main Hall) · 7 Feb
Garakuta-ichi at To-jiKyoto Station · To-jiFreeRegular market
3 events
Hatsuuma Festival at Fushimi InariFushimi · Fushimi Inari Taisha · 8 FebFreeUsual dates
Three-Storey Pagoda Opening at Joruri-jiKizugawa · Joruri-ji · 8 Feb
Yotsugi Jizo Grand ServiceKawaramachi · Yotsugi Jizo Jotokuji · 8 Feb
2 events · 1 gig
Kyoto Kitayama Matinee Series Vol. 28: CelloKitayama · Kyoto Concert Hall (Ensemble Hall Murata) · 9 Feb
Kyoto Sanga F.C. vs Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (AFC Champions League Elite)Kameoka · Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA · 9 Feb
1 event
Hatsuuma Daikon-daki radish ritual at Sanzen-inOhara · Sanzen-in · 10 to 14 Feb
1 event · 1 gig
Take-okuri Bamboo Sending to Todai-jiKyotanabe · Oido Kannon-ji, Kyotanabe · 11 Feb
2 events
Holiday Performance vol.23: Cornett, Baroque Violin and DulzianOkazaki · ROHM Theatre Kyoto (Park Plaza 3F lobby, Promenade and ROHM Square) · 13 FebFree
Nehan-e at Chion-inGion · Chion-in · 13 to 15 Feb
2 events
Orchestra Discovery 2026: Valentine Special CollectionOkazaki · ROHM Theatre Kyoto (Main Hall) · 14 Feb
Kyoto Cuisine Exhibition TaikaiOkazaki · Miyako Messe, Exhibition Hall 2 · 14 to 15 Feb
1 event
Hyakumanben Handmade Market at Chion-jiDemachiyanagi · Hyakumanben Chion-jiFreeRegular market
1 event
Nakamura Hayato Talk Show at Hotel Okura KyotoKawaramachi · Hotel Okura Kyoto, banquet hall · 18 Feb
1 event · 1 gig
Kyoto Symphony Orchestra 719th Subscription Concert: LuganskyDemachiyanagi · Kyoto Concert Hall · 19 to 20 Feb
1 event · 1 gig
Ikomori Matsuri at Wakuiden ShrineKizugawa · Wakuiden Shrine (Wakiza Amano-fukime Shrine) · 20 to 21 Feb
4 events
Kyoto Marathon 2027Okazaki · Course from Takebishi Stadium Kyoto to the finish in front of Heian Jingu · 21 FebFree
Winter temple treasure opening at Rokudo Chinno-jiHigashiyama · Rokudo Chinno-ji · 21 to 23 Feb
Kobo-ichi Market at To-jiKyoto Station · To-jiFreeRegular market
Kobo-san Market at To-jiKyoto Station · To-jiFreeRegular market
2 events · 2 gigs
Godairiki-san at Daigo-jiDaigo · Daigo-ji · 23 FebUsual dates
Mariko Senju Violin Recital 2027: An Invitation to SpringKitayama · Kyoto Concert Hall (Main Hall) · 23 Feb
3 events
Baikasai Plum Blossom FestivalKitano · Kitano Tenmangu · 25 FebUsual dates
Tenjin-ichi Market at Kitano TenmanguKitano · Kitano TenmanguFreeRegular market
Tenjin-san Market at Kitano TenmanguKitano · Kitano TenmanguFreeRegular market
3 events · 1 gig
Ken Nishikiori Premium Recital 2027: 40th AnniversaryKitayama · Kyoto Concert Hall (Ensemble Hall Murata) · 27 Feb
Omron Pipe Organ Concert Series Vol. 79: Masato SuzukiKitayama · Kyoto Concert Hall (Main Hall) · 27 Feb
Joker Game IV (stage)Kyoto Station · Kyoto Theatre · 27 to 28 Feb
4 events
41st Ujigawa MarathonUji · Yamashiro Sports Park Taiyogaoka · 28 Feb
Star Offering Service at Sanzen-inOhara · Sanzen-in · 28 Feb
1000market at Kiyomizu-deraHigashiyama · Kiyomizu-deraFreeRegular market
Kamigamo Handmade MarketDemachiyanagi · Kamigamo ShrineFreeRegular market
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Also on dates the organisers post: Heian Antique Market (Heian Nomi-no-ichi) (About once a month on dates the organiser posts, 9:00 to 16:00), Heian Rakuichi Handmade Market (About once a month on dates the organiser posts, 10:00 to 16:00), Kyoto Antique Fair (Three times a year (spring, early summer and autumn) over a Friday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00, last day to 16:00).
On for weeks
38 long runs, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.
Anko Photo Exhibition at Kyoto City ZooOkazaki · Kyoto City Zoo, Serval Exhibition Room · 15 Sept to 11 Apr
Interior Fabrics of the National Diet Building (Kawashima Textile Museum)Kitayama · Kawashima Textile Museum · 15 Sept to 1 FebFree
Oribe Ten Masters: Furuta Oribe and Ten PottersKitayama · Furuta Oribe Museum · 17 Sept to 7 Mar
Manpuku-ji Night Opening and Light Art: The Crimson Dragon Holding a National TreasureUji · Manpuku-ji · 11 Oct to 21 Feb
Maruyama Okyo and Ito JakuchuImperial Palace · Shokoku-ji Jotenkaku Museum · 17 Oct to 20 Jun
Heian court dress and maiko dress-up experience at Nishijin Textile CenterNijo · Nishijin Textile Center · 1 Nov to 31 Mar
Exhibition: Celebrating with Folding ScreensUji · Uji City Genji Monogatari Museum · 2 Dec to 14 Feb
Ike no Taiga and Kyoto Literati PaintingShijo-Karasuma · Museum of Kyoto · 5 Dec to 14 Feb
Masterpieces of the Paleological Association of JapanShijo-Karasuma · Museum of Kyoto · 5 Dec to 14 Feb
Jimmy Onishi: Hometown, Kyoto ExhibitionShijo-Karasuma · Museum of Kyoto · 5 Dec to 7 Feb
Keichoen Exhibition (title to be announced)Kyoto Station · Kyoto City University of Arts Art Gallery @KCUA · 12 Dec to 14 Feb
Moto Hagio Exhibition: Longing for Europe (manga original art)Oyamazaki · Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art · 19 Dec to 11 Apr
Layered Histories: Renowned Tea Utensils and Their BoxesHigashiyama · Kyoto National Museum · 22 Dec to 22 Mar
New Year Feature: All About SheepHigashiyama · Kyoto National Museum · 22 Dec to 7 Feb
Nishioji Seven Lucky Shrines Stamp Walk (Hirano Shrine)Kitano · Hirano Shrine · 1 Jan to 28 FebUsual dates
Pioneers of Wazuka Valley: The Person Buried in Harayama KofunHigashiyama · Kyoto National Museum · 2 Jan to 22 Mar
Ryukoku Museum: Indian Miniature Paintings, Gods and Buddhas (Hatakenaka Collection)Kyoto Station · Ryukoku Museum · 9 Jan to 21 Feb
Fujino YumikoOkazaki · Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art (The Triangle) · 15 Jan to 18 AprFree
KYOCERA Museum Collection Room Winter: Painting Time, Modern Kyoto LacquerOkazaki · Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, Main Building South Corridor 1F · 15 Jan to 14 Mar
Yobanashi evening tea gathering at Kodai-jiHigashiyama · Kodai-ji · 15 Jan to 28 Feb
Kyoto Art for Tomorrow 2027: Kyoto Prefecture Emerging Artists SelectionShijo-Karasuma · Museum of Kyoto · 23 Jan to 7 Feb
Timeless Code: Contemporary and EdoArashiyama · Fukuda Art Museum · 30 Jan to 6 Jun
Ninja Show NARUTO at MinamizaGion · Minamiza · 1 Feb to 30 Jun
Plum Garden at Kitano TenmanguKitano · Kitano Tenmangu · 1 Feb to 31 MarUsual dates
Thinking Sculptors: Raphaël Zarka and Horiuchi MasakazuOkazaki · Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, Higashiyama Cube · 6 Feb to 5 May
Botanical Garden Treasures Exhibition IIDemachiyanagi · Kyoto Botanical Garden (Botanical Garden Hall, Komorebi Room) · 12 to 28 Feb
Weeping Plum Garden at Mimuroto-jiUji · Mimuroto-ji · 13 Feb to 28 Mar
Celebrating the Japanese Doll FestivalHigashiyama · Kyoto National Museum · 13 Feb to 22 Mar
Hina doll exhibition at the Sagano Doll House MuseumArashiyama · Sagano Doll House Museum · 14 Feb to 31 Mar
Plum Festival at Umekoji ParkKyoto Station · Umekoji Park · 14 Feb to 1 MarUsual dates
Exhibition: Scenes from the Tale in Genji-eUji · Uji City Genji Monogatari Museum · 17 Feb to 18 Apr
Weeping Plum and Camellia Festival at JonanguFushimi · Jonangu · 18 Feb to 22 Mar
Hina Doll Display at the Sugimoto HouseShijo-Karasuma · Sugimoto House · 19 Feb to 21 Mar
Arai Kinya and KyotoShijo-Karasuma · Museum of Kyoto · 20 Feb to 18 Apr
Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City Designated Cultural Properties Selection 2027Shijo-Karasuma · Museum of Kyoto · 20 Feb to 18 Apr
Medalist ExhibitionShijo-Karasuma · Museum of Kyoto · 20 Feb to 11 Apr
Hinamatsuri Dolls at Hirano no Ie Waza EieitoKitano · Hirano no Ie Waza Eieito · 26 Feb to 22 Mar
Ume Viewing Banquet at Shozan Resort KyotoKita · Shozan Resort Kyoto · 27 Feb to 7 MarUsual dates
Planning a trip in February
National holidays in February 2027:
- Thursday 11 February National Foundation Day (建国記念の日)
- Tuesday 23 February The Emperor's Birthday (天皇誕生日)
Holidays from the Cabinet Office's list of national holidays.
The calendar above lists 161 events in February 2027, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Kyoto compares the main areas.
More things to do in Kyoto in February
Beyond the dated events, here's what the season brings and which guides cover February.
At their best in February
Also worth a look
- 17 gigs are listed for February: See the live music listings
- Free Things to Do in Kyoto
Good to know
What is on in Kyoto in February 2027?
There are 161 events listed for February 2027 (87 festivals, 32 exhibitions, 19 performances, 7 sports events, 5 gardens, 5 food events, 3 markets, 2 anime and games events and 1 illumination). The big dates are Setsubun Service at Seigan-ji (3 Feb), Hoshikuyo Setsubun at Takara-dera (3 Feb), Seiji Ozawa Legacy Concert (7 Feb), Three-Storey Pagoda Opening at Joruri-ji (8 Feb), Kyoto Cuisine Exhibition Taikai (14 to 15 Feb) and Kyoto Marathon 2027 (21 Feb). 134 have confirmed dates and 27 are annual events whose exact 2027 dates are still to be announced, shown with the usual window. Every listing links to the interactive map.
Where can you see plum blossoms in Kyoto in February 2027?
5 plum garden openings are listed for February 2027: Plum Garden at Kitano Tenmangu (1 Feb to 31 Mar, dates to be confirmed), Weeping Plum Garden at Mimuroto-ji (13 Feb to 28 Mar), Plum Festival at Umekoji Park (14 Feb to 1 Mar, dates to be confirmed), Weeping Plum and Camellia Festival at Jonangu (18 Feb to 22 Mar) and Baikasai Plum Blossom Festival (25 Feb, dates to be confirmed).
Where is Setsubun held in Kyoto in February 2027?
This year's Setsubun listings are Setsubun at Shogo-in (2 to 3 Feb, dates to be confirmed), Setsubun Festival at Yoshida Shrine (2 to 4 Feb, dates to be confirmed), Setsubun Service at Seigan-ji (3 Feb), Hoshikuyo Setsubun at Takara-dera (3 Feb) and Setsubun at Ogura Shrine (3 Feb).
What's the weather like in Kyoto in February?
In February Kyoto averages a high of 10°C (50°F) and a low of 2°C (35°F), with 65 mm of rain on about 7 days. Those are the Japan Meteorological Agency's averages for 1991 to 2020 at its Kyoto station, counting days with at least 1 mm of rain.
What festivals are on in Kyoto in February 2027?
22 festivals are listed for February 2027, among them Setsubun at Shogo-in (2 to 3 Feb, dates to be confirmed), Setsubun Festival at Yoshida Shrine (2 to 4 Feb, dates to be confirmed), Setsubun Service at Seigan-ji (3 Feb), Hoshikuyo Setsubun at Takara-dera (3 Feb) and Setsubun at Ogura Shrine (3 Feb). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.
Are there free events in Kyoto in February 2027?
Yes. 21 of the 161 events listed for February 2027 are free to attend, including Setsubun at Shogo-in (2 to 3 Feb, dates to be confirmed), Setsubun Festival at Yoshida Shrine (2 to 4 Feb, dates to be confirmed) and Setsubun at Heian Jingu (3 Feb, dates to be confirmed).
Is February a good time to visit Kyoto?
Still cold, with highs around 10°C. Setsubun falls on 2 or 3 February, when Mibu-dera stages its silent kyogen plays. Kitano Tenmangu's plum grove starts to flower, and on the 25th geiko and maiko from Kamishichiken attend the Baikasai tea ceremony there.
How current is this list?
Dated events are checked against the organiser's own page, and finished events drop off the page on their own. Annual events further out carry their usual dates until the official ones are published.
Running an event? Add your event and it's checked for the next weekly update.