Kyoto in October 2027 — Festivals & Events

3 events in Kyoto during October. Rooms near the biggest events go first, so book your stay as soon as your dates are set.

🎪 Matsuri Festivals

Jidai Matsuri

October 22

One of Kyoto's three great festivals. A 2km procession of ~2,000 costumed participants recreates 1,200 years of Japanese history, moving from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Heian Shrine.

Access: Marutamachi Station (Karasuma Subway) for start; Higashiyama Station for arrival

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Kurama Fire Festival

October 22 (evening)

One of Kyoto's most dramatic festivals. Villagers carry massive torches — some 5m tall — through the mountain village of Kurama, north of Kyoto. Same night as Jidai Matsuri.

Access: Kurama Station (Eizan Railway from Demachiyanagi) — expect crowded return trains after event

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Zuiki Matsuri (Kitano Tenmangu)

October 1-5

Autumn harvest festival at Kitano Tenmangu where the mikoshi shrine is decorated entirely with seasonal vegetables including the namesake 'zuiki' (taro stems). A rare vegetable-themed festival with 1,000-year roots.

Access: Kitano-Tenmangu-mae bus stop (from Kyoto Station, bus 50 or 101)

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