What's on in Kyoto

Kyoto events in November 2026

548 events in November 2026: 181 exhibitions, 166 festivals, 72 performances, 42 illuminations, 33 markets, 28 gardens, 13 food events, 7 sports events and 6 anime and games events, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. 13 of them are annual events whose 2026 dates are still to be confirmed, listed with their usual window.

Autumn colour peaks around the middle of the month and is past its best by the end, and some temples and shrines open in the evening for light-ups. With the cherry blossom, it's the busiest season of the year, so book a room early. More on the season in Autumn colour in Kyoto.

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Kyoto weather in November

Average high: 17°C (63°F)
Average low: 8°C (47°F)
Rain: 74 mm
Rainy days: about 6

Bring a warm jacket and layers, since evenings drop to about 8°C (47°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 November 2026

The stone torii and main hall of Goo Shrine on Karasuma-dori, Kyoto

Festival Inoko-sai at Goo Shrine 1 Nov · Imperial Palace Goo Shrine, guarded by stone boars, re-creates a Heian court custom in which inoko rice cakes are pounded and carried to the Imperial Palace by a procession in court dress, then shared with visitors back at the shrine. You can join the procession in a boar-crested jacket for an offering of ¥1,000 or more on the day. Photo: Brakeet, CC0 1.0

The vast Goei-do founder's hall of Higashi Hongan-ji across its gravel courtyard

Festival MATSURI CROSSING Kyoto x Brasil 6 to 8 Nov · Kyoto Station A three-day Kyoto and Brazil culture exchange with music and dance performances, hands-on workshops and a food market, co-organised by Higashi Honganji. Photo: Domenico Convertini, CC BY-SA 2.0

Kyoto Tower rising above its base building against a blue sky

Illumination Nidec Kyoto Tower Special Green Light-up 7 Nov · Kyoto Station Kyoto Tower is lit green from sunset to midnight on 7 November 2026, as part of the tower's Nidec Day. The viewing deck invitation is by lottery, but the light-up can be seen from the street. Photo: Alberto Ortega, CC BY 2.0

Market Autumn Tenjin-san Handmade Market at Sugawarain Tenmangu 7 to 8 Nov · Imperial Palace Handmade accessories, fabric goods and sweets at a shrine said to stand on the birthplace of Sugawara no Michizane, with Gosho maples as the backdrop. Rain or shine.

A sea of red autumn maples in the valley below the halls of Tofuku-ji

Garden Autumn Leaves Season at Tofuku-ji 14 Nov to 6 Dec · Fushimi Tofuku-ji sets a separate autumn admission period from 14 November to 6 December, with the Tsutenkyo bridge opening at 8:30. Photo: Kimon Berlin, CC BY-SA 2.0

Illumination Ooimido Kannonji Light-up 20 to 23 Nov · Uji Japanese paper umbrellas and bamboo lanterns light the temple grounds. A night viewing of the national treasure Eleven-Faced Kannon is held during the run for ¥500.

Calendar

155Chikatsukuu 10 (Chika Tetsu ni Norutsu fan-works event)Inoko-sai at Goo ShrineJuya Memorial Service and Autumn Gathering at Chion-ji+52 more+120 on for weeks34 gigs 218Kizugawa Autumn Special Opening: Izumi-deraKinjo Yoshihiko Pottery Exhibition (Kinjo Jiro kiln family)Kizugawa Autumn Special Opening: Kyu-Tomyo-ji+15 more+121 on for weeks14 gigs 34047th Joyo Industry FestivalKitayama Craft Garden (Nov)kokoka Open Day 2026 and Peace Memorial Project+37 more+124 on for weeks25 gigs 414Royal Blue Peace Light-up at the Old Kyoto Prefectural Main BuildingDaishogun Hachi Shrine Hotokuden OpeningJingo-ji Daishido Hall Special Opening+11 more+125 on for weeks9 gigs 516Imagine Noh 4: Legends and Laughter on StageKyo no Satoyama MarcheDaishogun Hachi Shrine Hotokuden Opening+13 more+127 on for weeks15 gigs 623Hankyu line sightseeing walk in MukoFushimi Port Projection Mapping at Misu Lock Gate63rd Buddhist Art Exhibition+20 more+128 on for weeks23 gigs 749Fair memorial fireworks, third launch, KameokaFushimi Nato Festa 2026Itani Exhibition Public Seminar (Primate Origins of Equality)+46 more+135 on for weeks35 gigs 856Chagenkyo Festival in WazukaHijiya Music Club Concert at Kyoto National MuseumHitaki-sai Fire Festival at Fushimi Inari+53 more+134 on for weeks31 gigs 910Kyoto Hannaryz vs Levanga Hokkaido (B.League)Saiho-ji: Dharma Talk and Garden Visit with Yokota NanreiArt Collaboration Kyoto (ACK)+7 more+119 on for weeks10 gigs 107Re:Kyoto Exhibition (November)water (stage work)+5 more+117 on for weeks17 gigs 118Hug-a-Jaki Experience at Ryukoku MuseumKaso Shrine Autumn Festival at Yoshida ShrineRyukyu Bingata Exhibition+5 more+116 on for weeks12 gigs 1210Enter Noh Day 3: Masked Stage Art of JapanHigashi Honganji-mae Oto-san Flea Market (November)Mitsuko Uchida Piano Recital 2026+7 more+115 on for weeks15 gigs 1315Kyoto Hannaryz vs Ibaraki Robots (B.League)Kyoto Racecourse Happy Paddock at Kyoto StationKyoto Station Building Beer Festa 2026+12 more+119 on for weeks20 gigs 1424Denshou no Kai (Young Performers' Noh Programme)Hitaki-sai Fire Festival at Imahie ShrineHonen-in Erhu Concert vol.7 by Kusuda Nahoko+21 more+131 on for weeks28 gigs 1536Eco Festa NORTHGs 3rdH-1 Grand Prix 2026 Final (acoustic contest)Joyo Hot Air Balloon Festa 2026+33 more+131 on for weeks23 gigs 1611Kyu-Tanabata-e Ikenobo National Ikebana ExhibitionKamishichiken Kotobuki-kai Dance RecitalDaiyuyu Oil Offering at Kannonji (Yamazaki Shoden)+8 more+129 on for weeks7 gigs 1710Evening of Noh and Kyogen 2026 (Japan Foundation Kyoto)Smile Marche at Oto-san HirobaKamishichiken Kotobuki-kai Dance Recital+7 more+130 on for weeks14 gigs 189Kyoto Hannaryz vs Shinshu Brave Warriors (B.League)Kamishichiken Kotobuki-kai Dance Recital+7 more+130 on for weeks11 gigs 193Modern Kyoto Embroidery Exhibition+2 more+131 on for weeks17 gigs 2013Evening Beer Experience at Suntory Kyoto Brewery (November)Kyoto Kitayama Matinee Series Vol. 27: SaxophoneOyamazaki Omotenashi Annuale+10 more+139 on for weeks21 gigs 2127Baisho Chieko Concert 2026 with Koroku ReijiroItani Exhibition Public Seminar (A Personal Connection to Africa)Kansai Collegiate American Football League: Div.2 double-header at Takaragaike (21 Nov)+24 more+145 on for weeks34 gigs 2225Insho Domoto Museum: Yama no Atelier Special OpeningKashihara Post Town Walking Tour (Nishikyo Ward 50th anniversary)Tosa Naoko and Ikenobo Senko Talk at KYOCERA Museum+22 more+145 on for weeks27 gigs 2337Brush Memorial Service at Shokaku-anFureai Yamashina Ward Festival 2026 (Ward 50th anniversary)Hikari no Genji Monogatari Art Festival+34 more+143 on for weeks23 gigs 249Citizens' Yose: 383rd Rakugo ShowKyoto Sanga F.C. vs Pohang Steelers (AFC Champions League Elite)Select Umeshu Festival in Kyoto 2026+6 more+132 on for weeks6 gigs 2515Miyama Hiroshi Concert 2026: Super Vitamin VoiceNurekami Daimyojin Grand Festival at Chion-in37th Kogei Bijutsu Sokokai Exhibition+12 more+131 on for weeks7 gigs 266151st Doshisha EVE37th Kogei Bijutsu Sokokai Exhibition+4 more+130 on for weeks11 gigs 277Kitayama Classic Club 2026: Piano Quartet Ensemble RARO37th Kogei Bijutsu Sokokai Exhibition151st Doshisha EVE+4 more+131 on for weeks20 gigs 2819Hayashi Kiemon Family Regular Noh Performance (SHITE Nokai, November)Kyoto Symphony Orchestra: The Prokofiev Series, Part 3Japanese Sword Exhibition and Sale+16 more+135 on for weeks32 gigs 2924Fushimi Fureai Plaza 2026 (ward festival)Kawamura Kotaro no Kai (Memorial Noh)Ogasawara-ryu Armor Dressing and Open Practice at Nijo Castle+21 more+133 on for weeks27 gigs 306Kyoto Craft and Marche at Oto-san Hiroba (November)Heiankyo Garden Autumn OpeningKyoto State Guest House Autumn Evening Opening+3 more+113 on for weeks3 gigs

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.

Sun 1 Nov 34 events · 34 gigs

Chikatsukuu 10 (Chika Tetsu ni Norutsu fan-works event)Shijo-Karasuma · Kyoto International Manga Museum · 1 Nov

Inoko-sai at Goo ShrineImperial Palace · Goo Shrine · 1 NovFree

Juya Memorial Service and Autumn Gathering at Chion-jiDemachiyanagi · Hyakumanben Chion-ji · 1 Nov

Ken-chan Festival Kyoto Machizukuri FestaKyoto Station · Umekoji Park, Shichijo entrance plaza · 1 Nov

Kimura Tetsuji Concert 2026: Iron VoiceKyoto Station · Kyoto Theatre · 1 Nov

Kuni-kyo Tenpyo Festival and Kamo FestivalKizugawa · Kuni Palace Site · 1 Nov

Lantern Release at Kuni Palace SiteKizugawa · Kuni Palace Site · 1 Nov

Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra Kyoto Special ConcertKitayama · Kyoto Concert Hall (Main Hall) · 1 Nov

Oyamazaki Yama Fes 2026Oyamazaki · Art & Technology Village Kyoto (ATVK) · 1 NovFree

Ritsumeikan Library 10th Anniversary ConcertKinkakuji · Hirai Kaichiro Memorial Library, Ritsumeikan University Kinugasa Campus · 1 NovFree

Ritsumeikan University Kinugasa Festival (Kinugasa Saiten)Kinkakuji · Ritsumeikan University Kinugasa Campus · 1 Nov

Triple One (111th Anniversary) Scout GatheringKyoto Station · Umekoji Park, lawn plaza and open-air stage · 1 Nov

Yaoyorozu Marche Vol. 6Uji · Chazuna, Historical Park of Tea and Uji Land · 1 NovFree

360-Degree Dome Experience at Kyoto City ZooOkazaki · Kyoto City Zoo, Lecture Room · 31 Oct to 1 Nov

Autumn Rose ShowDemachiyanagi · Kyoto Botanical Garden (Botanical Garden Hall) · 31 Oct to 1 Nov

Doshisha Clover FestivalKyotanabe · Doshisha University Kyotanabe Campus · 31 Oct to 1 Nov

Kyoto Seika University Kino Festival (Kinosai)Iwakura · Kyoto Seika University · 31 Oct to 1 Nov

Oh-Uryuyama Festival at Kyoto University of the ArtsIchijoji · Kyoto University of the Arts · 31 Oct to 1 Nov

104th Ryukoku Festival at Fukakusa CampusFushimi · Ryukoku University Fukakusa Campus · 30 Oct to 1 Nov

Hopes: Kichijitsu SaikaiOkazaki · ROHM Theatre Kyoto (North Hall) · 30 Oct to 1 Nov

Kizugawa Autumn Special Opening: Kyu-Tomyo-jiKizugawa · Kyu-Tomyo-ji · 1 to 3 NovFree

Kyoto Antique Fair (Autumn)Takeda · Kyoto Pulse Plaza · 30 Oct to 1 NovFree

Otsumusubi Marche 3 daysOtsu · In front of Otsu Station · 1 to 3 Nov

Dry-lacquer exhibition marking 130 years of Sasaki ShikkiShijo-Karasuma · Museum of Kyoto, Museum Gallery · 29 Oct to 1 NovFree

Royal Blue Peace Light-up at the Old Kyoto Prefectural Main BuildingImperial Palace · Kyoto Prefectural Old Main Building · 1 to 4 Nov

Autumn Secondhand Book Fair at Chion-jiDemachiyanagi · Hyakumanben Chion-ji · 30 Oct to 3 NovFree

Daishogun Hachi Shrine Hotokuden OpeningKitano · Daishogun Hachi Shrine · 1 to 5 Nov

Reizei Family Residence Hidden Cultural Properties OpeningImperial Palace · Reizei-ke Residence · 30 Oct to 3 Nov

Fukui Hikaru Ink and Colour Painting ExhibitionShijo-Karasuma · Daimaru Kyoto, 6th floor · 28 Oct to 3 Nov

Jingo-ji Daishido Hall Special OpeningTakao · Jingo-ji · 1 to 7 Nov

Maestro Takako Ceramics Exhibition, Invitation to a New WorldShijo-Karasuma · Daimaru Kyoto, 6th floor · 28 Oct to 3 Nov

Omotesenke Kitayama Kaikan Hidden Cultural Properties OpeningDemachiyanagi · Omotesenke Kitayama Kaikan · 31 Oct to 6 Nov

Royal Blue Peace Light-up at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of ArtOkazaki · Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art · 1 to 7 Nov

Garakuta-ichi at To-jiKyoto Station · To-jiFreeRegular market

Mon 2 Nov 2 events · 14 gigs

Kizugawa Autumn Special Opening: Izumi-deraKizugawa · Izumi-dera · 2 to 3 Nov

Kinjo Yoshihiko Pottery Exhibition (Kinjo Jiro kiln family)Okazaki · Miyako Messe, West 2F Art and Craft Gallery · 2 to 4 NovFree

Tue 3 Nov 12 events · 25 gigs

47th Joyo Industry FestivalJoyo · Bunka Parc Joyo · 3 Nov

Kitayama Craft Garden (Nov)Demachiyanagi · Kyoto Prefectural Garden of Fine Art (Tosei Meiga no Niwa) · 3 NovFree

kokoka Open Day 2026 and Peace Memorial ProjectHigashiyama · Kyoto City International Community House (kokoka) · 3 Nov

Kyoto Gatari Vol. 22: Kodan on Kyoto as Seen by EnmaKyoto Station · Kyoto Theatre · 3 Nov

Ogura Shrine Autumn FestivalOyamazaki · Ogura Shrine · 3 Nov

Talk Session on Fumonji Buddhas at Ryukoku MuseumKyoto Station · Ryukoku Museum (Room 101) · 3 NovFree

Theatre Noh Kyoto Performance (53rd)Okazaki · Kyoto Kanze Kaikan · 3 Nov

Truck Festa 2026Takeda · Kyoto Pulse Plaza · 3 NovFree

Yuskal! Youth Culture Market 2026Okazaki · ROHM Theatre Kyoto (ROHM Square) · 3 NovFree

Honen-in Faust (Gekko Parade touring theatre)Ginkakuji · Honen-in · 3 to 8 Nov

Kyoto New Generation Ikebana Exhibition 2026Shijo-Karasuma · Museum of Kyoto Annex Hall · 3 to 8 NovFree

Takushimono, Kyoto Institute of Technology Design Laboratory Joint Exhibition (vol. 18)Okazaki · MOCAD Gallery, Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts (Miyako Messe B1F) · 3 to 8 NovFree

Thu 5 Nov 2 events · 15 gigs

Imagine Noh 4: Legends and Laughter on StageOkazaki · Kyoto Kanze Kaikan · 5 Nov

Kyo no Satoyama MarcheKawaramachi · Zest Oike underground mall, Kawaramachi Plaza · 5 NovFree

Fri 6 Nov 7 events · 23 gigs

Hankyu line sightseeing walk in MukoMuko · Starts at Higashi-Muko Station east gate · 6 Nov

Fushimi Port Projection Mapping at Misu Lock GateFushimi · Misu Lock Gate, Fushimi Minato Hiroba · 6 to 7 Nov

63rd Buddhist Art ExhibitionShijo-Karasuma · Museum of Kyoto, Museum Gallery · 6 to 8 NovFree

CURATION⇄FAIR KyotoImperial Palace · Myoken-ji, Myokaku-ji and Honpo-ji (Nishijin) · 6 to 8 Nov

Hopes: Kankokyaku (The Tourist)Okazaki · ROHM Theatre Kyoto (North Hall) · 6 to 8 Nov

KAC Partnership Program 2026: Muni, KyotaiShijo-Karasuma · Kyoto Art Center, Free Space (South Building 1F) · 6 to 8 Nov

MATSURI CROSSING Kyoto x BrasilKyoto Station · Oto-san Hiroba and the Higashi Honganji monzen area · 6 to 8 Nov

Sat 7 Nov 21 events · 35 gigs

Fair memorial fireworks, third launch, KameokaKameoka · Near Kameoka Sports Park · 7 Nov

Fushimi Nato Festa 2026Fushimi · Fushimi Nato (Fushimi Port Park) · 7 Nov

Itani Exhibition Public Seminar (Primate Origins of Equality)Ginkakuji · Kyoto University Museum · 7 Nov

Kyoto final of the National High School Soccer ChampionshipKameoka · Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA · 7 Nov

Kyoto Monozukuri Fair 2026Takeda · Kyoto Pulse Plaza · 7 NovFree

Nidec Kyoto Tower Special Green Light-upKyoto Station · Nidec Kyoto Tower · 7 NovFree

Arashiyama Momiji MatsuriArashiyama · Oi River above Togetsukyo Bridge · 7 to 8 NovFree

Autumn Tenjin-san Handmade Market at Sugawarain TenmanguImperial Palace · Sugawarain Tenmangu · 7 to 8 NovFree

Culture in Vibration: Higashi Honganji Grounds Special StageKyoto Station · Higashi Honganji grounds · 7 to 8 Nov

Deer Antler Cutting in NaraNara · Rokuen deer enclosure, Kasuga Taisha · 7 to 8 Nov

Ganjin Wajo Fair Day at Mibu-deraShijo-Karasuma · Mibu-dera · 7 to 8 NovFree

Guided walk: Yawata secret tales and Hashirii-mochi sweets (7 and 8 Nov)Yawata · Starts at Keihan Iwashimizu-hachimangu Station · 7 to 8 Nov

Kyoto Tachibana University Festival (59th Tachibana-sai)Yamashina · Kyoto Tachibana University, Yamashina campus · 7 to 8 Nov

Oto no Miidera vol.05 concert at Mii-deraOtsu · Mii-dera, Kangakuin Kyakuden · 7 to 8 Nov

Pocket Marche at Keihanna Memorial ParkSeika · Keihanna Memorial Park lawn · 7 to 8 NovFree

Ryoma Yosakoi 26Kyoto Station · Muromachi Koji Plaza, Kyoto Station Building · 7 to 8 Nov

Shinsen-en Dainenbutsu KyogenNijo · Shinsen-en · 7 to 8 NovFree

Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK)Takaragaike · Kyoto International Conference Center · 7 to 9 Nov

water (stage work)Kyoto Station · Kyoto Theatre · 7 to 10 Nov

Umekoji Park Handmade MarketKyoto Station · Umekoji ParkFreeRegular market

Sun 8 Nov 6 events · 31 gigs

Chagenkyo Festival in WazukaKizugawa · Wazuka Sports Park · 8 Nov

Hijiya Music Club Concert at Kyoto National MuseumHigashiyama · Kyoto National Museum · 8 Nov

Hitaki-sai Fire Festival at Fushimi InariFushimi · Fushimi Inari Taisha · 8 NovFree

Kanikakuni-sai Tea Gathering in GionGion · Kanikakuni stone, Gion Shirakawa · 8 Nov

Kiyoshi Shomura Guitar Recital: Homage to Toru TakemitsuKitayama · Kyoto Concert Hall (Ensemble Hall Murata) · 8 Nov

Minami Ward Fureai Festival 2026Kyoto Station · Karahashi Saiji Park · 8 NovFree

Mon 9 Nov 2 events · 10 gigs

Kyoto Hannaryz vs Levanga Hokkaido (B.League)Nishikyogoku · Nisshin Denki Arena Kyoto (Kyoto City Gymnasium) · 9 Nov

Saiho-ji: Dharma Talk and Garden Visit with Yokota NanreiArashiyama · Saiho-ji (Kokedera) · 9 Nov

Tue 10 Nov 1 event · 17 gigs

Re:Kyoto Exhibition (November)Okazaki · Okazaki Park, in front of Heian Shrine · 10 Nov

Wed 11 Nov 4 events · 12 gigs

Hug-a-Jaki Experience at Ryukoku MuseumKyoto Station · Ryukoku Museum (Room 101) · 11 Nov

Kaso Shrine Autumn Festival at Yoshida ShrineGinkakuji · Kaso Shrine, Yoshida Shrine · 11 NovFree

Ryukyu Bingata ExhibitionOkazaki · Miyako Messe, B1F Special Exhibition Hall · 11 to 15 NovFree

Kyu-Tanabata-e Ikenobo National Ikebana ExhibitionShijo-Karasuma · Ikenobo Headquarters and Daimaru Museum Kyoto · 11 to 16 Nov

Thu 12 Nov 4 events · 15 gigs

Enter Noh Day 3: Masked Stage Art of JapanOkazaki · Kyoto Kanze Kaikan · 12 Nov

Higashi Honganji-mae Oto-san Flea Market (November)Kyoto Station · Oto-san Hiroba (Higashi Honganji-mae civic green) · 12 Nov

Mitsuko Uchida Piano Recital 2026Kitayama · Kyoto Concert Hall (Main Hall) · 12 Nov

Kamishichiken Kotobuki-kai Dance RecitalKitano · Kamishichiken Kaburenjo · 12 to 18 Nov

Fri 13 Nov 4 events · 20 gigs

Kyoto Hannaryz vs Ibaraki Robots (B.League)Nishikyogoku · Nisshin Denki Arena Kyoto (Kyoto City Gymnasium) · 13 Nov

Kyoto Racecourse Happy Paddock at Kyoto StationKyoto Station · Kyoto Station Building 2F, north side of the North-South Passage · 13 to 14 Nov

Kyoto Station Building Beer Festa 2026Kyoto Station · Kyoto Station front plaza (in front of Hotel Granvia Kyoto) · 13 to 14 Nov

Daiyuyu Oil Offering at Kannonji (Yamazaki Shoden)Oyamazaki · Kannonji (Yamazaki Shoden) · 13 to 16 Nov

Sat 14 Nov 13 events · 28 gigs

Denshou no Kai (Young Performers' Noh Programme)Okazaki · Kyoto Kanze Kaikan · 14 Nov

Hitaki-sai Fire Festival at Imahie ShrineHigashiyama · Shin-Hiyoshi Shrine (Imahie) · 14 Nov

Honen-in Erhu Concert vol.7 by Kusuda NahokoGinkakuji · Honen-in (main hall) · 14 Nov

Imamiya-sha Hitaki-sai at Yoshida ShrineGinkakuji · Yoshida Shrine · 14 NovFree

Nishikyo Hiroba in RakusaiRakusai · Around Rakusene · 14 Nov

Satoyama Culture Festival at KamigamoKamigamo · Kyoto University Field Science Education and Research Center, Kamigamo Experimental Station · 14 NovFree

Uji River Cormorant Fishing 100th Anniversary CeremonyUji · Uji City Cultural Center, Small Hall · 14 NovFree

Free Entry to the Collection Room at KYOCERA Museum of Art (Kansai Culture Days)Okazaki · Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art · 14 to 15 NovFree

Ikenobo Sasaki Jiyuka Collection 2026Shijo-Karasuma · WEST18 Building 7F, Ikenobo · 14 to 15 NovFree

Kyoto Night Market (19th)Kyoto Station · Oto-san Hiroba (Higashi Honganji-mae civic green) · 14 to 15 NovFree

LOTUS WEEKEND 2026 at Shojoke-inImperial Palace · Shojoke-in · 14 to 15 NovFree

Nishijin-ori Haku 2026Nishijin · Nishijin Textile Center · 14 to 15 Nov

Bokura no Jidai Janai (stage play)Kyoto Station · Kyoto Theatre · 14 to 16 Nov

Sun 15 Nov 12 events · 23 gigs

Eco Festa NORTHGs 3rdKitano · Kita Ward Office · 15 Nov

H-1 Grand Prix 2026 Final (acoustic contest)Kyoto Station · Kyoto Station front plaza (stage in front of Hotel Granvia Kyoto) · 15 Nov

Joyo Hot Air Balloon Festa 2026Joyo · Joyo Gori Gori Hill (Kizugawa Sports Park) · 15 NovFree

Kamo Seven Stones and Castle Stones Guided Tour (November)Nijo · Nijo Castle · 15 Nov

Kizugawa Kinotsu FestivalKizugawa · Kizugawa City Central Gymnasium · 15 Nov

Kyogen Gozaru no Za in Kyoto (21st): Nomura Mansaku CompanyOkazaki · Kyoto Kanze Kaikan · 15 Nov

Little ShimogyoKyoto Station · Kyoto Station Building 2F, north side of the North-South Passage · 15 Nov

Mi-gawari Fudo Saito Goma Fire Rite at Hoju-jiHigashiyama · Hoju-ji · 15 Nov

Ryoma FestivalHigashiyama · Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine · 15 NovFree

Seika FestivalSeika · Keihanna Commemorative Park · 15 Nov

SEIKA Subculture Festa 2026Seika · Kyoto Prefectural Keihanna Hall · 15 Nov

Hyakumanben Handmade Market at Chion-jiDemachiyanagi · Hyakumanben Chion-jiFreeRegular market

Tue 17 Nov 2 events · 14 gigs

Evening of Noh and Kyogen 2026 (Japan Foundation Kyoto)Okazaki · Kyoto Kanze Kaikan · 17 Nov

Smile Marche at Oto-san HirobaKyoto Station · Oto-san Hiroba (Higashi Honganji-mae civic green) · 17 Nov

Wed 18 Nov 1 event · 11 gigs

Kyoto Hannaryz vs Shinshu Brave Warriors (B.League)Nishikyogoku · Nisshin Denki Arena Kyoto (Kyoto City Gymnasium) · 18 Nov

Thu 19 Nov 1 event · 17 gigs

Modern Kyoto Embroidery ExhibitionShijo-Karasuma · Museum of Kyoto, Museum Gallery · 19 to 22 NovFree

Fri 20 Nov 6 events · 21 gigs

Evening Beer Experience at Suntory Kyoto Brewery (November)Nagaokakyo · Suntory Natural Water Brewery Kyoto · 20 Nov

Kyoto Kitayama Matinee Series Vol. 27: SaxophoneKitayama · Kyoto Concert Hall (Ensemble Hall Murata) · 20 Nov

Oyamazaki Omotenashi AnnualeOyamazaki · Throughout Oyamazaki town · 20 to 22 Nov

Kyoto University November Festival (NF)Demachiyanagi · Kyoto University Yoshida Campus · 20 to 23 Nov

Nihon Bonsai Taikan-ten (Japan Bonsai Exhibition)Okazaki · Miyako Messe · 20 to 23 Nov

Ooimido Kannonji Light-upUji · Ooimido Kannonji · 20 to 23 Nov

Sat 21 Nov 14 events · 34 gigs

Baisho Chieko Concert 2026 with Koroku ReijiroKyoto Station · Kyoto Theatre · 21 Nov

Itani Exhibition Public Seminar (A Personal Connection to Africa)Ginkakuji · Kyoto University Museum · 21 Nov

Kansai Collegiate American Football League: Div.2 double-header at Takaragaike (21 Nov)Kitayama · Takaragaike Park Ballgame Field · 21 Nov

Kyoto Symphony Orchestra 717th Subscription Concert: MidoriDemachiyanagi · Kyoto Concert Hall · 21 Nov

Masaya Tanaka Piano Recital and Opera GalaKitayama · Kyoto Concert Hall (Ensemble Hall Murata) · 21 Nov

Prefectural Collaboration History Lecture: Mononome Shin'emonDemachiyanagi · Kyoto Prefectural Library of Kyoto Studies and Archives (Rekisaikan), Main Hall · 21 Nov

Private special visit to Hokyo-ji (Doll Temple)Imperial Palace · Hokyo-ji · 21 Nov

KYOTO Coffee and Chocolate Festival 2026Okazaki · Miyako Messe (Kyoto Municipal Museum of Traditional Industry and exhibition hall) · 21 to 22 NovFree

MoMAK Films: Stories That Begin with AccessoriesOkazaki · National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, 1F Lecture Hall · 21 to 22 Nov

Kosei-ji Autumn Day and Night OpeningNishijin · Kosei-ji · 21 to 23 Nov

Select Umeshu Festival in Kyoto 2026Kitano · Kitano Tenmangu · 21 to 24 Nov

Kobori Enshu School Autumn Tea Gathering at Entoku-inHigashiyama · Entoku-in (Kodai-ji sub-temple) · 21 to 25 Nov

Kobo-ichi Market at To-jiKyoto Station · To-jiFreeRegular market

Kobo-san Market at To-jiKyoto Station · To-jiFreeRegular market

Sun 22 Nov 5 events · 27 gigs

Insho Domoto Museum: Yama no Atelier Special OpeningKinkakuji · Kyoto Prefectural Insho Domoto Museum of Fine Arts · 22 Nov

Kashihara Post Town Walking Tour (Nishikyo Ward 50th anniversary)Katsura · Kashihara Honjin and the old Sanin Road · 22 NovFree

Tosa Naoko and Ikenobo Senko Talk at KYOCERA MuseumOkazaki · Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art (Hikari no Hiroma) · 22 NovFree

Shimogamo Film Festival: Matsunosuke Onoe Memorial ScreeningsGion · Gion Kaikan · 22 to 23 Nov

Kamigamo Handmade MarketDemachiyanagi · Kamigamo ShrineFreeRegular market

Mon 23 Nov 12 events · 23 gigs

Brush Memorial Service at Shokaku-anTofuku-ji · Shokaku-an (Tofuku-ji sub-temple) · 23 Nov

Fureai Yamashina Ward Festival 2026 (Ward 50th anniversary)Yamashina · Yamashina Central Park · 23 NovFree

Hikari no Genji Monogatari Art FestivalOkazaki · Miyako Messe, West 2F Art and Craft Gallery · 23 NovFree

Hitaki-sai Fire Rite at Shinsen-enNijo · Shinsen-en · 23 Nov

Jusu Kuyo (Prayer Bead Memorial Service) at Sekizan Zen-inShugakuin · Sekizan Zen-in · 23 Nov

KCUA Foyer Concert at the National Museum of Modern Art, KyotoOkazaki · National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (1F foyer) · 23 Nov

Kodomo Hoonko Gathering for Families at Higashi Hongan-jiKyoto Station · Higashi Hongan-ji (Goeido, Wakeikan, Domo Kaikan) · 23 Nov

KYOTO Miyabi STAGE at Nijo Castle (November)Nijo · Nijo Castle · 23 NovFree

Minna no Sports Festa at Nishikyogoku (23rd)Katsura · Nishikyogoku General Sports Park · 23 NovFree

The Newspaper Kyoto 2026Kyoto Station · Kyoto Theatre · 23 Nov

Winter Solstice Festival at Takara-deraOyamazaki · Hoshaku-ji (Takara-dera) · 23 Nov

Kenka-ten: Confectionery Offering Exhibition at Heian JinguOkazaki · Heian Jingu (Gakuden hall) · 23 to 25 Nov

Tue 24 Nov 2 events · 6 gigs

Citizens' Yose: 383rd Rakugo ShowOkazaki · ROHM Theatre Kyoto (South Hall) · 24 Nov

Kyoto Sanga F.C. vs Pohang Steelers (AFC Champions League Elite)Kameoka · Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA · 24 Nov

Wed 25 Nov 5 events · 7 gigs

Miyama Hiroshi Concert 2026: Super Vitamin VoiceKyoto Station · Kyoto Theatre · 25 Nov

Nurekami Daimyojin Grand Festival at Chion-inGion · Chion-in · 25 Nov

37th Kogei Bijutsu Sokokai ExhibitionShijo-Karasuma · Museum of Kyoto, Museum Gallery · 25 to 29 NovFree

Tenjin-ichi Market at Kitano TenmanguKitano · Kitano TenmanguFreeRegular market

Tenjin-san Market at Kitano TenmanguKitano · Kitano TenmanguFreeRegular market

Thu 26 Nov 1 event · 11 gigs

151st Doshisha EVEImperial Palace · Doshisha University Imadegawa and Muromachi campuses · 26 to 28 Nov

Fri 27 Nov 1 event · 20 gigs

Kitayama Classic Club 2026: Piano Quartet Ensemble RAROKitayama · Kyoto Concert Hall (Ensemble Hall Murata) · 27 Nov

Sat 28 Nov 9 events · 32 gigs

Hayashi Kiemon Family Regular Noh Performance (SHITE Nokai, November)Okazaki · Kyoto Kanze Kaikan · 28 Nov

Kyoto Symphony Orchestra: The Prokofiev Series, Part 3Demachiyanagi · Kyoto Concert Hall · 28 Nov

Japanese Sword Exhibition and SaleOkazaki · Miyako Messe, B1F Special Exhibition Hall · 28 to 29 NovFree

KYOTO KIMONO TIME 2ndOkazaki · Miyako Messe (Kyoto Municipal Museum of Traditional Industry and exhibition hall) · 28 to 29 Nov

Kyoto Prefecture Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival 2026Takeda · Kyoto Pulse Plaza (Large Exhibition Hall) · 28 to 29 NovFree

Mori no Tezukuri-ichi Craft Market at Shimogamo Shrine (November)Demachiyanagi · Shimogamo Shrine · 28 to 29 NovFree

Heiankyo Garden Autumn OpeningSaga · Heiankyo · 28 to 30 Nov

Kyoto State Guest House Autumn Evening OpeningImperial Palace · Kyoto State Guest House · 28 Nov to 1 Dec

1000market at Kiyomizu-deraHigashiyama · Kiyomizu-deraFreeRegular market

Sun 29 Nov 7 events · 27 gigs

Fushimi Fureai Plaza 2026 (ward festival)Fushimi · Fushimi Ward General Government Building · 29 Nov

Kawamura Kotaro no Kai (Memorial Noh)Okazaki · Kyoto Kanze Kaikan · 29 Nov

Ogasawara-ryu Armor Dressing and Open Practice at Nijo CastleNijo · Nijo Castle · 29 Nov

Oto-san Handmade Monzen-ichi (November)Kyoto Station · Oto-san Hiroba (Higashi Honganji-mae civic green) · 29 Nov

ROTH BART BARON Tour 26-27 GISHIKI: Kyoto String EditionKitayama · Kyoto Concert Hall (Ensemble Hall Murata) · 29 Nov

Sugita Jiro and Kitayama Osamu 80th Birthday ConcertKyoto Station · Kyoto Theatre · 29 Nov

Yamashiro Kodo Tokoton WalkKizugawa · Yamashiro Kodo old road, Joyo to Kizugawa · 29 NovFree

Mon 30 Nov 1 event · 3 gigs

Kyoto Craft and Marche at Oto-san Hiroba (November)Kyoto Station · Oto-san Hiroba (Higashi Honganji-mae civic green) · 30 Nov

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

181 long runs, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.

tupera tupera 10th Anniversary Main Visual Original Artwork DisplayOkazaki · ROHM Theatre Kyoto, Promenade · 10 Jan to 30 DecFree

Architecture Exhibition: Kyoto Kaikan / ROHM Theatre Kyoto, A 65-Year RecordOkazaki · ROHM Theatre Kyoto · 10 Jan to 30 NovFree

Wazuka Tea Fields Tour by Green Slow MobilityKizugawa · Ishidera tea fields, Wazuka · 4 Apr to 29 Nov

Raku Special Exhibition: Chrysanthemums in Full Bloom (Kikka Ryoran)Imperial Palace · Raku Museum · 1 Sept to 24 Dec

Keihan x Hibike! Euphonium 2026 Autumn Collaboration at Nidec Kyoto TowerKyoto Station · Nidec Kyoto Tower (observation deck) · 1 Sept to 20 Dec

Ishiyama-dera and Murasaki Shikibu exhibition: Ishiyama-dera in the Warring StatesOtsu · Ishiyama-dera · 1 Sept to 30 Nov

Komai House Public Opening (reservation only)Ginkakuji · Komai House (Taku and Shizue Komai Memorial) · 4 Sept to 12 Dec

Kodai-ji Museum: Hideyoshi's Daizuigu Bosatsu on ShowGion · Kodai-ji Museum (Shobijutsukan) · 5 Sept to 27 Jan

Kyoto Aquarium: Osan Mimicry (Giant Salamander Exhibition)Kyoto Station · Kyoto Aquarium · 5 Sept to 28 Dec

Bronze Gallery: The World of Kinbun (Bronze Inscriptions)Okazaki · Sen-oku Hakuko Kan · 5 Sept to 20 Dec

Nijo Castle Wall Painting Original Display: Paintings that Adorned the ThroneNijo · Nijo Castle Shoheki-ga Exhibition and Storage Hall · 10 Sept to 8 Nov

Opera Door 2026: The World of La TraviataOkazaki · ROHM Theatre Kyoto (Music Salon, Park Plaza 3F) · 11 Sept to 6 DecFree

Maruki Suma: An Artist from Age 73Otsu · Museum of Modern Art, Shiga · 11 Sept to 23 Nov

Art Rhizome KYOTO 2026 (Gyakuryo Kyoto 3)Kawaramachi · Nine venues across Kyoto including Kyoto City Hall · 11 Sept to 9 NovFree

Matsunobe Soshi: WallOkazaki · Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art (The Triangle) · 12 Sept to 20 DecFree

Kaikai Yokai Festival at Toei Kyoto Studio ParkUzumasa · Toei Kyoto Studio Park (Uzumasa Eigamura) · 12 Sept to 29 Nov

Special Exhibition: Around the Uji RiverUji · Uji City Historical Museum (inside Uji City Cultural Center) · 12 Sept to 29 Nov

Kan'ei Imperial Visit 400th Anniversary: The Outer Kan'ei Visits (Autumn Special Exhibition)Demachiyanagi · Kyoto Prefectural Library of Kyoto Studies and Archives (Rekisaikan) · 12 Sept to 8 NovFree

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

Exhibition: The Tale of Genji in PicturesUji · Uji City Genji Monogatari Museum · 16 Sept to 29 Nov

Oribe Ten Masters: Furuta Oribe and Ten PottersKitayama · Furuta Oribe Museum · 17 Sept to 7 Mar

The Children Who Grew Up with Manga: 40 Years of Manga Culture in EuropeShijo-Karasuma · Kyoto International Manga Museum · 17 Sept to 19 Jan

Qing Dynasty Ceramics at Banquets, with Sumiya Rooms OpenKyoto Station · Sumiya Museum of Hospitality Culture · 18 Sept to 13 Dec

Daitoku-ji Juko-in 460th Anniversary Special OpeningKitano · Juko-in, Daitoku-ji · 18 Sept to 6 Dec

National Urban Greening Fair in Kyoto Tamba (Kyoto Tamba Midori no Sato Matsuri)Kameoka · Five fair sites across Kameoka, Nantan and Kyotamba (Kameoka Hozugawa Park, Kameoka Sports Park, Sonobe Park, Wachi Wildflower Forest, Tamba Nature Park) · 18 Sept to 8 NovFree

Shapes of Love: The Lost Shunga Scroll Chigo no SoshiArashiyama · Fukuda Art Museum · 19 Sept to 17 Jan

Yamaga Seika: Textile Artist of Soaring ImaginationOkazaki · Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art · 19 Sept to 20 Dec

Tenryu-ji Hatto Cloud Dragon Painting Autumn OpeningArashiyama · Tenryu-ji · 19 Sept to 6 Dec

Everyone Come! Fumon-ji of Higashi-MikawaKyoto Station · Ryukoku Museum · 19 Sept to 23 Nov

Kan'ei: Beauty Nurtured by PeaceShijo-Karasuma · Museum of Kyoto · 19 Sept to 15 Nov

To-ji Treasure Hall Autumn ExhibitionKyoto Station · Treasure Hall, To-ji · 20 Sept to 25 Nov

Shokoku-ji Autumn Special OpeningImperial Palace · Shokoku-ji · 26 Sept to 15 Dec

Ryoan-ji After-hours ViewingRyoanji · Ryoan-ji · 26 Sept to 29 Nov

Byodo-in Special Exhibition: Mononofu and Uji (Part 3)Uji · Byodo-in · 29 Sept to 13 Dec

Genkensai, 11th Urasenke Grand Master: 150th Memorial ExhibitionNijo · Urasenke Chado Museum (Konnichian) · 29 Sept to 6 Dec

Arashiyama Tsukitouro Bamboo Light-upArashiyama · Arashiyama Bamboo Grove · 30 Sept to 8 Nov

Kyoto Aquarium: Suzuki-san Exhibition (Perch-Like Fishes)Kyoto Station · Kyoto Aquarium · 1 Oct to 28 Dec

Tradition Meets Today #7 at the Kyoto Museum of Traditional CraftsOkazaki · Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts (Miyako Messe B1F) · 1 Oct to 28 Dec

Rurikoin Autumn Special OpeningYase · Rurikoin · 1 Oct to 13 Dec

Food Truck Park in Kyoto StationKyoto Station · Kyoto Station front plaza (in front of JR Kyoto Isetan) · 1 Oct to 30 Nov

Seiryo-ji Treasure Hall Autumn OpeningSaga · Seiryo-ji · 1 Oct to 30 Nov

KYOTO EXPERIMENT 2026 Exhibition: Kaoru Endo and Mithu SenKyoto Station · Kyoto City University of Arts Art Gallery @KCUA · 1 Oct to 8 Nov

Lake Biwa Canal Boat, Autumn SeasonOkazaki · Biwako Canal boat (Keage, Yamashina and Otsu landings) · 2 Oct to 6 Dec

Sugimoto House Autumn OpeningShijo-Karasuma · Sugimoto House · 2 Oct to 22 Nov

Kyoto Seika Gallery Terra-S: Animals DepictedDemachiyanagi · Kyoto Seika University Gallery Terra-S · 2 Oct to 9 NovFree

Japanese Road Movies, Travelling Period Dramas (film series)Shijo-Karasuma · Museum of Kyoto · 2 Oct to 1 Nov

Hogon-in Autumn Opening and Night ViewingArashiyama · Hogon-in · 3 Oct to 6 Dec

Kogen-ji Autumn Special OpeningArashiyama · Kogen-ji · 3 Oct to 6 Dec

Zen and GhibliOkazaki · Higashiyama Cube, Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art · 3 Oct to 6 Dec

Ninna-ji Reihokan Autumn Treasures ExhibitionKinkakuji · Reihokan, Ninna-ji · 3 Oct to 29 Nov

Tanomura Chokunyu and Nanga Painting in Modern KyotoShijo-Karasuma · Museum of Kyoto · 3 Oct to 29 Nov

Bonji (Siddham Script) Exhibition at the Ninna-ji Imperial GardenKinkakuji · Ninna-ji Goten (Imperial Residence Garden) · 3 Oct to 20 Nov

The Tale of Genji: Radiance of the Heian CourtHigashiyama · Kyoto National Museum · 6 Oct to 29 Nov

Kyoto's Chemistry: Institute for Chemical Research 100th Anniversary ExhibitionGinkakuji · Kyoto University Museum · 7 Oct to 29 Nov

Keihan x Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku Collaboration at Nidec Kyoto TowerKyoto Station · Nidec Kyoto Tower (observation deck) · 9 Oct to 11 Jan

KYOCERA Museum Collection Room Autumn: Museum Story, The Birth Cry of the City MuseumOkazaki · Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, Main Building North Corridor 1F · 9 Oct to 13 Dec

Daikaku-ji Shinden Special Opening for the Kan'ei Visit's 400th YearArashiyama · Daikaku-ji · 9 Oct to 7 Dec

Omotesenke Kitayama Kaikan: The Secrets of Delicious Tea, MatchaDemachiyanagi · Omotesenke Kitayama Kaikan · 10 Oct to 14 Dec

Autumn exhibition 'Know the Buddhas of Mt Hiei' at the KokuhodenOtsu · Hieizan Kokuhoden, Enryaku-ji · 10 Oct to 7 Dec

Hakuryuen Autumn Special OpeningKurama · Hakuryuen · 10 Oct to 6 Dec

Shogo-in Monzeki Autumn Special OpeningOkazaki · Shogo-in · 10 Oct to 6 Dec

Otani University Museum Special Exhibition: Printing, Stamping, CopyingKita · Otani University Museum · 10 Oct to 28 Nov

101st special exhibition: Otsu's treasures for the futureOtsu · Otsu City Museum of History · 10 Oct to 23 Nov

Kyoto City Zoo Autumn Night OpeningOkazaki · Kyoto City Zoo · 10 Oct to 7 Nov

Manpuku-ji Night Opening and Light Art: The Crimson Dragon Holding a National TreasureUji · Manpuku-ji · 11 Oct to 21 Feb

Muses: The Models Who Inspired Insho's ArtKinkakuji · Kyoto Prefectural Insho Domoto Museum of Fine Arts · 15 Oct to 20 Dec

Uji Tea Festival tools exhibitionUji · Kyoto Tea Association Hall, next to Takumi no Yakata · 16 Oct to 30 Nov

Maruyama Okyo and Ito JakuchuImperial Palace · Shokoku-ji Jotenkaku Museum · 17 Oct to 20 Jun

Shokado Art Museum special exhibition: Kan'ei culture felt in YawataYawata · Shokado Garden and Art Museum · 17 Oct to 6 Dec

To-ji Jikido Autumn Event: 20th Kanransai ExhibitionKyoto Station · To-ji · 18 Oct to 24 JanFree

Chrysanthemum Show at Kyoto Botanical GardenDemachiyanagi · Kyoto Botanical Garden (large lawn and main gate) · 20 Oct to 15 Nov

Kyoto Fushimi Jikkokubune canal boat cruiseFushimi · Boarding point behind Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum · 22 Oct to 6 Dec

Gansen-ji Autumn Special OpeningKizugawa · Gansen-ji · 22 Oct to 30 Nov

Joruri-ji Autumn Opening of KichijotenKizugawa · Joruri-ji · 22 Oct to 30 Nov

Yume Cosmos Garden KameokaKameoka · Yume Cosmos Garden (Kameoka Sports Park) · 22 Oct to 8 Nov

Entoku-in Autumn Exhibition and Night ViewingGion · Entoku-in · 23 Oct to 13 Dec

Autumn Leaves Stamp Rally at Nijo CastleNijo · Nijo Castle · 23 Oct to 6 Dec

Nijo-jo Matsuri 2026 Daytime EventsNijo · Nijo Castle · 23 Oct to 6 Dec

Nijo Castle Autumn Light-up (NAKED meets Nijo-jo 2026)Nijo · Nijo Castle · 23 Oct to 5 Dec

Kyoto Station Grand Staircase Illumination: Autumn LeavesKyoto Station · Kyoto Station Building (Grand Staircase) · 23 Oct to 17 Nov

Ninna-ji Kyozo (Sutra Repository) Special OpeningKinkakuji · Kyozo, Ninna-ji · 23 Oct to 8 Nov

MoMAK 3rd Collection Gallery Exhibition 2026Okazaki · National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto · 24 Oct to 17 Jan

Whom Does Jewellery Dream Of?Okazaki · The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto · 24 Oct to 17 Jan

Sagano Romantic Train Autumn Light-upArashiyama · Sagano Scenic Railway · 24 Oct to 29 Dec

Ninna-ji 'Sea of Clouds' Autumn Light-upKinkakuji · Ninna-ji · 24 Oct to 13 Dec

Myoshin-ji Autumn Special Experience (Akechi Bath, Zazen, Matcha)Kinkakuji · Myoshin-ji · 24 Oct to 29 Nov

Agency for Cultural Affairs and Prefectural Office Area Machikado MuseumImperial Palace · 40 venues around the Kyoto Prefectural Office and Imperial Palace · 24 Oct to 23 Nov

Lightseeing Kyoto South 2026Kyoto Station · Suujin Municipal Housing Building 9 and nearby sites · 24 Oct to 23 NovFree

The 78th Annual Exhibition of Shosoin TreasuresNara · Nara National Museum · 24 Oct to 9 Nov

Kaniman-ji Autumn Special OpeningKizugawa · Kaniman-ji · 24 Oct to 8 Nov

Bonto Lantern Evenings at Torin-inKinkakuji · Torin-in (Myoshin-ji sub-temple) · 30 Oct to 8 Nov

Nijo Castle and the Opening of the Edo ShogunateImperial Palace · Kyoto City Historical Archives · 31 Oct to 17 JanFree

Sumitomo Shunsui: 100 Years OnOkazaki · Sen-oku Hakuko Kan · 31 Oct to 20 Dec

To-ji Autumn Light-up and Night ViewingKyoto Station · To-ji · 31 Oct to 13 Dec

To-ji Five-Storey Pagoda First Floor Special OpeningKyoto Station · To-ji · 31 Oct to 13 Dec

Kamigamo Shrine Autumn Hidden Cultural Properties OpeningDemachiyanagi · Kamigamo Shrine · 31 Oct to 6 Dec

Kitano Tenmangu Momiji-en Maple GardenKitano · Kitano Tenmangu · 31 Oct to 6 Dec

NAKED GARDEN NIGHTS at Higashi Honganji and Shosei-enKyoto Station · Higashi Honganji and Shosei-en · 31 Oct to 6 Dec

Shimogamo Shrine Autumn Hidden Cultural Properties OpeningDemachiyanagi · Shimogamo Shrine · 31 Oct to 6 Dec

Shozan Garden Autumn Light-upKinugasa · Shozan Resort Kyoto · 31 Oct to 6 Dec

Momiji Matsuri at Yokawa, Mt HieiOtsu · Yokawa car park special venue, Enryaku-ji · 31 Oct to 23 Nov

Rokudo Chinno-ji Autumn Temple TreasuresHigashiyama · Rokudo Chinno-ji · 31 Oct to 23 Nov

Special viewing of the inner sanctum of Yokawa ChudoOtsu · Yokawa Chudo, Enryaku-ji · 31 Oct to 23 NovFree

Chion-in Sanmon Gate Special OpeningGion · Chion-in · 31 Oct to 13 Nov

Shingyo-ji Hidden Cultural Properties OpeningOkazaki · Shingyo-ji · 31 Oct to 9 Nov

Kizugawa Autumn Special Opening: Shindo-jiKizugawa · Shindo-ji · 31 Oct to 8 Nov

Kyoto Modern Architecture FestivalKyoto Station · About 150 buildings across Kyoto · 31 Oct to 8 Nov

Myoren-ji Marugoto MuseumNishijin · Myoren-ji · 31 Oct to 8 Nov

Nagaokakyo Garasha Festival 2026Nagaokakyo · Katsuryuji Castle Park and central Nagaokakyo · 31 Oct to 8 Nov

Yamagata Aritomo, As He Really Was at Murin-anOkazaki · Murin-an · 31 Oct to 8 Nov

Heian court dress and maiko dress-up experience at Nishijin Textile CenterNijo · Nishijin Textile Center · 1 Nov to 31 Mar

Ginkaku-ji Autumn Special Opening of the TogudoGinkakuji · Ginkaku-ji · 1 Nov to 5 Dec

Momiji Park light-up at Kasagi-deraKasagi · Kasagi Mountain Prefectural Nature Park · 1 to 30 Nov

Saga Chrysanthemum Exhibition at Daikaku-jiArashiyama · Daikaku-ji · 1 to 30 Nov

Shoren-in Kobuntei Tea House OpeningHigashiyama · Shoren-in · 1 to 29 Nov

Hiroshi Niino exhibition 'Ima, koko ni iru' at Ikkyu-jiKyotanabe · Shuon-an Ikkyu-ji · 1 to 23 Nov

Royal Blue Peace Light-up at Kyoto City HallKawaramachi · Kyoto City Hall · 1 to 11 Nov

Gion OdoriGion · Gion Kaikan · 1 to 10 Nov

72nd Citizens' Grand Tea Gathering at Nijo CastleNijo · Nijo Castle (Seiryu-en) · 1 to 8 Nov

Kyoto Sangyo University Gallery: Nanban, Kyoto's Memory of Cultural CrossingsKyoto Station · Kyoto Sangyo University Gallery (Musubiwaza-kan 2F) · 2 Nov to 12 DecFree

WONDER NIGHT JINGU Tsukihana at Heian JinguOkazaki · Heian Jingu · 2 to 29 Nov

Kaj Franck: Timeless Finnish DesignKyoto Station · Museum Eki Kyoto (JR Kyoto Isetan 10F) · 3 Nov to 20 Dec

Rinsho-in Hidden Cultural Properties OpeningKinkakuji · Rinsho-in (Myoshin-ji sub-temple) · 3 Nov to 6 Dec

Nanzen-ji Early Morning Special OpeningOkazaki · Nanzen-ji · 3 to 29 Nov

Itani Junichiro Centenary Special Exhibition at Kyoto University MuseumGinkakuji · Kyoto University Museum · 4 Nov to 27 Dec

Nostalgic Kaetsu Railway Photo ExhibitionDemachiyanagi · Kyoto Prefectural Library of Kyoto Studies and Archives (Rekisaikan), 1F · 5 to 18 Nov

Ojuya Nembutsu Services at Shinnyo-doGinkakuji · Shinnyo-do · 5 to 15 NovFreeUsual dates

FOCUS #7: Koki Tanaka, No Time to Sleep / Time to SleepShijo-Karasuma · Kyoto Art Center, Gallery North and South · 6 Nov to 11 JanFree

Chisan Momiji-tsuki Autumn Leaves Light-up at Chishaku-inHigashiyama · Chishaku-in · 7 Nov to 6 Dec

Chishaku-in Night ViewingHigashiyama · Chishaku-in · 7 Nov to 6 Dec

First interior opening of the Kyakuden at Saikyo-jiOtsu · Saikyo-ji · 7 Nov to 6 Dec

Shoren-in Autumn Night ViewingOkazaki · Shoren-in · 7 Nov to 6 Dec

Sokushu-in Autumn ViewingTofuku-ji · Sokushu-in (Tofuku-ji) · 7 Nov to 6 DecUsual dates

Kifune Shrine Autumn Light-upKibune · Kifune Shrine · 7 to 24 NovFree

Tosa Naoko: Things Being GeneratedOkazaki · Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art (Hall of Light) · 7 to 22 NovFree

Enko-ji Autumn Leaves OpeningIchijoji · Enko-ji · 10 Nov to 10 Dec

Myokaku-ji Autumn Day and Night ViewingKamigyo · Myokaku-ji · 10 Nov to 6 Dec

Kurodani Konkai Komyo-ji Autumn Night ViewingGinkakuji · Konkai Komyo-ji (Kurodani) · 13 Nov to 6 Dec

Kyushoin Hidden Cultural Properties OpeningGion · Kyushoin (Kennin-ji sub-temple) · 13 to 30 Nov

Atarayo Momiji autumn light-up at Ishiyama-deraOtsu · Ishiyama-dera · 13 to 29 Nov

Umekoji Park Autumn Leaves Light-upKyoto Station · Suzaku Garden, Umekoji Park · 13 to 29 Nov

Nishijin Kosho-ji Autumn Special OpeningNishijin · Kosho-ji · 14 Nov to 13 Dec

Autumn Leaves Season at Tofuku-jiFushimi · Tofuku-ji · 14 Nov to 6 Dec

Iwashimizu Hachimangu Hidden Cultural Properties OpeningYawata · Iwashimizu Hachimangu · 14 Nov to 6 Dec

Momiji Week at Yanagidani Kannon (Yokokuji)Nagaokakyo · Yanagidani Kannon (Yokokuji) · 14 Nov to 6 Dec

Nishiyama Hanatoro: Kinkeien Light-up at Nagaoka TenmanguNagaokakyo · Nagaoka Tenmangu · 14 Nov to 6 DecFree

Shokado Garden and Museum Hidden Cultural Properties OpeningYawata · Shokado Garden and Museum · 14 Nov to 6 Dec

Early Morning Visit to Sogenchi Garden at Tenryu-jiArashiyama · Tenryu-ji · 14 to 30 Nov

Unryu-in Autumn Viewing and Light-upSennyu-ji · Unryu-in · 14 to 30 Nov

Anao-ji Inner Sanctuary OpeningKameoka · Anao-ji · 14 to 29 Nov

Izumo Daijingu Iwakura Rock OpeningKameoka · Izumo Daijingu · 14 to 28 Nov

Shobo-ji Hidden Cultural Properties OpeningYawata · Shobo-ji · 14 to 23 Nov

Twilight Garden Party at Murin-anOkazaki · Murin-an · 14 to 23 Nov

Zenboritsu-ji Hidden Cultural Properties OpeningYawata · Zenboritsu-ji · 14 to 21 Nov

sibasi kyoto: Terry Riley, Moments from the Sound CurrentHigashiyama · Komyo-in (Tofuku-ji sub-temple) · 16 to 29 Nov

Chion-in Autumn Light-upGion · Chion-in · 17 Nov to 6 Dec

Main Hall and Shoin Interiors Open at Jojakko-jiArashiyama · Jojakko-ji · 18 to 30 Nov

Nijo Castle Wall Paintings Original Display: Scene of a Splendid Banquet (Winter)Nijo · Nijo Castle Shoheki-ga Exhibition and Storage Hall · 19 Nov to 17 Jan

Former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa Autumn Special OpeningDemachiyanagi · Former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa · 19 Nov to 6 Dec

Agnes Illumination 2026Imperial Palace · Heian Jogakuin University Kyoto Campus · 20 Nov to 25 DecFree

Doshisha Imadegawa Campus Christmas Tree LightingImperial Palace · Doshisha University Imadegawa Campus, Sanctus Court · 20 Nov to 25 Dec

Daigo-ji Autumn Night ViewingDaigo · Daigo-ji · 20 Nov to 6 Dec

Early-morning autumn viewing at Rokuo-inArashiyama · Rokuo-in · 20 Nov to 6 Dec

Eikan-do Autumn Light-upOkazaki · Eikan-do (Zenrin-ji) · 20 Nov to 6 Dec

Reikan-ji Autumn Special OpeningGinkakuji · Reikan-ji · 20 Nov to 6 Dec

Rozan-ji Autumn Special Opening (62nd Kyoto Non-public Cultural Properties Opening)Imperial Palace · Rozan-ji · 20 Nov to 6 Dec

Hozo-ji Hidden Cultural Properties OpeningKawaramachi · Hozo-ji · 20 to 29 Nov

Kameoka Yume Narie Lantern IlluminationKameoka · Kikyo no Sato · 21 Nov to 25 Dec

Shoden Eigen-in Autumn Special OpeningGion · Shoden Eigen-in (Kennin-ji) · 21 Nov to 6 Dec

Autumn special viewing of Torakoan at Ikkyu-jiKyotanabe · Shuon-an Ikkyu-ji · 21 Nov to 2 Dec

Joju-in Garden Special Opening at Kiyomizu-deraHigashiyama · Joju-in, Kiyomizu-dera · 21 to 30 Nov

Kameyama Castle Ruins Guided OpeningKameoka · Kameyama Castle ruins · 21 to 30 Nov

Kiyomizu-dera Autumn Night ViewingHigashiyama · Kiyomizu-dera · 21 to 30 Nov

Kamamoto Momiji Matsuri Pottery FairFushimi · Kilns between Tofuku-ji and Sennyu-ji · 21 to 29 NovFree

Early-morning autumn viewing at Nison-inArashiyama · Nison-in · 22 to 29 Nov

Kyoto Seika University Faculty of Art Assistants Exhibition 2026Iwakura · Kyoto Seika University Gallery Terra-S · 27 Nov to 5 DecFree

The Indomitable Power of Go NagaiShijo-Karasuma · Museum of Kyoto · 28 Nov to 11 Jan

Poinsettia Exhibition at Kyoto Botanical GardenKamigamo · Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden · 28 Nov to 25 Dec

Koun-ji Hidden Cultural Properties OpeningOkazaki · Koun-ji · 28 Nov to 6 Dec

Maple Tea Seat at JonanguFushimi · Jonangu · 28 Nov to 6 Dec

Planning a trip in November

National holidays in November 2026:

Tuesday 3 November Culture Day (文化の日)
Monday 23 November Labour Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日)

Holidays from the Cabinet Office's list of national holidays.

The calendar above lists 548 events in November 2026, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Kyoto compares the main areas.

More things to do in Kyoto in November

Beyond the dated events, here's what the season brings and which guides cover November.

Kyoto Autumn Leaves

Shosei-en GardenKyoto Station, cherry season and November
Eikan-doOkazaki, late November
Shinnyo-doGinkakuji, mid November to early December
Jojakko-jiArashiyama, mid to late November
Sagano Romantic TrainArashiyama, mid-November to early December
Kyoto GyoenImperial Palace, mid-March and late November

All 33 spots

At their best in November

Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku ShrineHigashiyama, on 15 November
Goo ShrineImperial Palace, 1 November, for Inoko-sai
HatakakuImperial Palace, 15 November to about 20 March
Tofuku-jiFushimi, mid November to early December, at opening
Daishogun Hachi ShrineKitano, 1 to 5 May or November
Jingo-jiTakao, November

Also worth a look

571 gigs are listed for November: See the live music listings
Free Things to Do in Kyoto

Good to know

What is on in Kyoto in November 2026?

There are 548 events listed for November 2026 (181 exhibitions, 166 festivals, 72 performances, 42 illuminations, 33 markets, 28 gardens, 13 food events, 7 sports events and 6 anime and games events). The big dates are Inoko-sai at Goo Shrine (1 Nov), MATSURI CROSSING Kyoto x Brasil (6 to 8 Nov), Nidec Kyoto Tower Special Green Light-up (7 Nov), Autumn Tenjin-san Handmade Market at Sugawarain Tenmangu (7 to 8 Nov), Autumn Leaves Season at Tofuku-ji (14 Nov to 6 Dec) and Ooimido Kannonji Light-up (20 to 23 Nov). 535 have confirmed dates and 13 are annual events whose exact 2026 dates are still to be announced, shown with the usual window. Every listing links to the interactive map.

Where can you see the autumn leaves in Kyoto in November 2026?

28 autumn openings and light-ups are listed for November 2026, among them Ninna-ji 'Sea of Clouds' Autumn Light-up (24 Oct to 13 Dec), Umekoji Park Autumn Leaves Light-up (13 to 29 Nov), Autumn Leaves Season at Tofuku-ji (14 Nov to 6 Dec), Chion-in Autumn Light-up (17 Nov to 6 Dec) and Eikan-do Autumn Light-up (20 Nov to 6 Dec). The autumn colour page maps the temples and gardens.

Which temple light-ups are on in Kyoto in November 2026?

40 light-ups are listed for November 2026, among them Arashiyama Tsukitouro Bamboo Light-up (30 Sept to 8 Nov), Ninna-ji 'Sea of Clouds' Autumn Light-up (24 Oct to 13 Dec), Nidec Kyoto Tower Special Green Light-up (7 Nov), Umekoji Park Autumn Leaves Light-up (13 to 29 Nov) and Chion-in Autumn Light-up (17 Nov to 6 Dec).

What's the weather like in Kyoto in November?

In November Kyoto averages a high of 17°C (63°F) and a low of 8°C (47°F), with 74 mm of rain on about 6 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 November 2026?

74 festivals are listed for November 2026, among them Autumn Leaves Stamp Rally at Nijo Castle (23 Oct to 6 Dec), Inoko-sai at Goo Shrine (1 Nov), MATSURI CROSSING Kyoto x Brasil (6 to 8 Nov), Arashiyama Momiji Matsuri (7 to 8 Nov) and Ryoma Yosakoi 26 (7 to 8 Nov). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.

Are there free events in Kyoto in November 2026?

Yes. 113 of the 548 events listed for November 2026 are free to attend, including Nidec Kyoto Tower Special Green Light-up (7 Nov), Kifune Shrine Autumn Light-up (7 to 24 Nov) and Agnes Illumination 2026 (20 Nov to 25 Dec).

Is November a good time to visit Kyoto?

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.

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