Aug 7, 2026
A guided pub crawl through three Kiyamachi bars and a club, with an open-bar warm-up and free club entry. Ideal for solo travelers who want to meet people and experience Kyoto's nightlife without planning it themselves.
Aug 23, 2026
Live R&B/Soul/Funk night at Garage Paradise Kobe. 10-piece band feat. winz (Vo), KEIPHER BEATS (Gt), and more. Open 18:00, Start 19:00.
Aug 7–16, 2026
Release your wishes into the night sky with 3,500 LED lanterns at this magical Tanabata celebration in Joyo, Kyoto.
Aug 1–16, 2026
Wade through an icy shrine stream by lantern light at Kitano Tenmangu — Kyoto's most refreshing summer purification ritual.
Aug 6, 2026
60 men rush into a sacred pond at Shimogamo Shrine to grab arrow talismans for good health — pure Kyoto chaos.
Aug 16, 2026
Five giant bonfire characters on Kyoto's mountains bid farewell to Obon spirits on Aug 16.
