Major annual events in Kyoto.
January 1st
New Years-Hatsu Mode at Fushimi Inari Shrine
February 3rd
Setsubun Sai, A Bean-Throwing Festival at Yoshida Shrine
March 3rd
A Doll Festival at Ichihime Shrine
May 15th
The Hollyhock Festival, Aoi Matsuri, and Parade
July 1st – July 29th
Gion Matsuri
2nd Monday in August
Obon 5 Mountains on Fire Festival
October 22nd
Jidai Remembering the Era’s Festival
November 1st – 10th
Gion Maiko and Geisha dances and performances
December 31st
New Years Eve at Chioin Temple – Giant Bell Ringing event to bring in the New Year
