6 events across Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe, 9โ13 September 2026.
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- Cities: Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe
- Events listed: 6
This week the Kansai calendar leans towards evening events, with candlelight concerts of Joe Hisaishi's Studio Ghibli scores on Saturday in both Kobe and Osaka, and a Kyoto Night Market running Saturday and Sunday. If you are planning around one fixed point, pick the concert city first and build the rest of the day around it.
Earlier in the week, Kyoto hosts the Kamigamo Shrine Sumo Festival on Wednesday, a quieter and more traditional counterweight to what follows. From Friday, Universal Studios Japan in Osaka opens its Halloween Horror Nights run for 2026, which is worth factoring in if you were already thinking about a theme park day.
Kobe, Kyoto and Osaka are all close enough that you can reasonably combine two cities in a single day if the timings line up.
- Kamigamo Shrine Sumo Festival Kyoto
Visit Kamigamo Shrine for the sumo wrestling and unique traditional ceremonies.
- Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Japan 2026 Osaka
Experience Halloween like never before at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka.
- Kลbe Candlelight Concert: Best of Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli) Kobe
Warm up a chilly night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi. - Kyoto Night Market Kyoto · runs over several days
Looking for something to do at night in Kyoto? - Osaka Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli) Osaka
Warm up a brisk spring night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.
- Kyoto Night Market Kyoto · runs over several days
Looking for something to do at night in Kyoto?
Common questions
What events are on in Kyoto this week?
Kyoto has 3 events listed between 9โ13 September 2026, including Kamigamo Shrine Sumo Festival, Kyoto Night Market and Kyoto Night Market. Full details and links are in the day-by-day list above.
What events are on in Osaka this week?
Osaka has 2 events listed between 9โ13 September 2026, including Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Japan 2026 and Osaka Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli). Full details and links are in the day-by-day list above.
What events are on in Kobe this week?
Kobe has 1 event listed between 9โ13 September 2026, including Kลbe Candlelight Concert: Best of Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli). Full details and links are in the day-by-day list above.
When is the best day to visit Kansai this week?
Saturday 12 September has the most on, with 3 events listed. Days with fewer listings are quieter, not empty.
Are these events free?
This roundup does not list prices. Ticketing and entry vary by event, so check the organiser listing linked with each entry before you travel.
Details come from each organiser’s own listing and can change. Follow the links above before you travel.