22 events across Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe, 14–21 October 2026.
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- Cities: Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe
- Events listed: 22
Kyoto carries this week, with Kyoto Experiment running every day from Wednesday 14 October through to Wednesday 21 October, and the Kyoto Pottery Expo filling Friday to Sunday. If you only have one evening, Saturday 17 October is the busiest night: the Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival in Osaka, the Kyoto Night Market, and the Kobe Farmers Market all land on the same day.
For temples and tradition, Kiyomizu Temple hosts its autumn Seiryu-e Dragon Festival on Thursday, and the Goryo Jinja Shrine Autumn Festival runs across Friday and Saturday in Osaka. The week closes on Wednesday 21 October with two large flea markets on the same day, Tō-ji in Kyoto and Shitennō-ji in Osaka, plus a traditional Noh performance in Kyoto if you prefer an indoor evening.
- Kyoto Experiment Kyoto · runs over several days
Kyoto Experiment Festival is an annual showcase of cutting-edge contemporary art and theater, blending international talent with local culture in a series of thought-provoking performances.
- Hyakumanben Handmade Market Kyoto
If you love all things handmade, put checking out this flea market on your to-do list while in Kyoto. - Kiyomizu Temple Seiryu-e Dragon Festival (Autumn) Kyoto
A festival at the beautiful Kiyomizu-dera Temple. - Kyoto Experiment Kyoto · runs over several days
Kyoto Experiment Festival is an annual showcase of cutting-edge contemporary art and theater, blending international talent with local culture in a series of thought-provoking performances.
- Kyoto Experiment Kyoto · runs over several days
Kyoto Experiment Festival is an annual showcase of cutting-edge contemporary art and theater, blending international talent with local culture in a series of thought-provoking performances. - Kyoto Pottery Expo Kyoto · runs over several days
This is Kyoto's largest ceramics event. - Goryo Jinja Shrine Autumn Festival Osaka · runs over several days
This festival sees dozens of lanterns placed carefully around Goryo Jinja Shrine.
- Kobe Farmers Market Kobe
Entry is free, and the lineup changes weekly. - Kyoto Experiment Kyoto · runs over several days
Kyoto Experiment Festival is an annual showcase of cutting-edge contemporary art and theater, blending international talent with local culture in a series of thought-provoking performances. - Kyoto Night Market Kyoto · runs over several days
Looking for something to do at night in Kyoto? - Kyoto Pottery Expo Kyoto · runs over several days
This is Kyoto's largest ceramics event. - Goryo Jinja Shrine Autumn Festival Osaka · runs over several days
This festival sees dozens of lanterns placed carefully around Goryo Jinja Shrine. - Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival Osaka
The crowds get pretty huge at this long running fireworks festival.
- Kyoto Experiment Kyoto · runs over several days
Kyoto Experiment Festival is an annual showcase of cutting-edge contemporary art and theater, blending international talent with local culture in a series of thought-provoking performances. - Kyoto Night Market Kyoto · runs over several days
Looking for something to do at night in Kyoto? - Kyoto Pottery Expo Kyoto · runs over several days
This is Kyoto's largest ceramics event.
- Kyoto Experiment Kyoto · runs over several days
Kyoto Experiment Festival is an annual showcase of cutting-edge contemporary art and theater, blending international talent with local culture in a series of thought-provoking performances.
- Kyoto Experiment Kyoto · runs over several days
Kyoto Experiment Festival is an annual showcase of cutting-edge contemporary art and theater, blending international talent with local culture in a series of thought-provoking performances.
- Kyoto Experiment Kyoto · runs over several days
Kyoto Experiment Festival is an annual showcase of cutting-edge contemporary art and theater, blending international talent with local culture in a series of thought-provoking performances. - Traditional Noh Performance in Kyoto Kyoto
Experience noh theater up close and personal. - Tō-ji Temple Flea Market Kyoto
Visit Tō-ji Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest temples, and explore the bustling Kōbō-ichi Market. Held monthly, this vibrant market is an unmissable experience for visitors and locals alike. - Shitennō-ji Flea Market Osaka
Antique and food stalls, plus free entry to the temple’s central precinct.
Common questions
What events are on in Kyoto this week?
Kyoto has 17 events listed between 14–21 October 2026, including Kyoto Experiment, Hyakumanben Handmade Market and Kiyomizu Temple Seiryu-e Dragon Festival (Autumn). Full details and links are in the day-by-day list above.
What events are on in Osaka this week?
Osaka has 4 events listed between 14–21 October 2026, including Goryo Jinja Shrine Autumn Festival, Goryo Jinja Shrine Autumn Festival and Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival. 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 14–21 October 2026, including Kobe Farmers Market. Full details and links are in the day-by-day list above.
When is the best day to visit Kansai this week?
Saturday 17 October has the most on, with 6 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.