Instagram-only finds in Kyoto
Small events in Kyoto announced only on Instagram.
As of Oct 29: 16 events, 5 free.
Art exhibition
ChieArt Solo Exhibition in Kyoto at Dohjidai Gallery
Dohjidai Gallery (Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Sta.)
Oct 27 (Tue) – Nov 1 (Sun) 12:00 – 18:00
Visitors are admitted in 45-minute sessions. Numbered tickets are distributed 15 minutes before each session. Original artworks are sold by lottery, with a limit of one work per person.
Details →Art exhibition
Tea, Japanese Sweets, and Bonbonnieres at Art Space Fukujuen
Art Space Fukujuen (7th Floor, Fukujuen Kyoto Main Store) (Karasuma Sta.)
Oct 29 (Thu) – Jan 31 (Sun) 11:00 – 17:30
Closed Mondays through Wednesdays and on New Year's Day.
Details →Oct 30 (Fri) – Nov 15 (Sun) 11:00 – 20:30
A pop-up shop showcasing handmade creations from around 70 brands, with opportunities to buy directly from the makers.
Details →Market
14th Monozukuri Tenmangu Marche at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Ukon no Baba (Kitano-Hakubaicho Sta.)
Nov 1 (Sun) 10:00 – 16:00
Held rain or shine, but canceled if a storm warning is issued for Kyoto City.
Details →Art exhibition
Kota Tonoike Collage Exhibition at Rendez-vous Gallery & Cafe
Rendez-vous Gallery & Cafe (Nijo Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue) – Nov 29 (Sun) Hours: please check with the organizer
An exhibition by Kyoto collage artist Kota Tonoike. A collage workshop (reservation required) runs on November 14 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
Details →Art exhibition
Mitsuko Sasaki Solo Exhibition at Ayakoji Gallery Take
Ayakoji Gallery Take (Karasuma Sta.)
Art exhibition
Miriam Cahn Exhibition: STILL LEBEN at Yuuhisai Koudoukan
Yuuhisai Koudoukan (Marutamachi Sta.)
Nov 6 (Fri) – Nov 15 (Sun) 10:00 – 17:00
Exhibition admission is free. A special tea service is available separately for an additional fee and requires a reservation.
Details →Market
Sweet Treats Fair Honoring Buddhist Monk Ganjin at Mibu-dera Temple Grounds
Mibu-dera Temple Grounds (Omiya Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 10:00 – 16:00
Held rain or shine, with approximately 25 vendors taking part on both days.
Details →Market
Omoi: Once-in-a-Lifetime Encounters at HAYASHI COFFEE ROASTERY
HAYASHI COFFEE ROASTERY (Higashino Sta.)
Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00 – 17:00
Organized by Omoi. The café will serve a special event menu, with parking available for two cars. This is a special opening on what would normally be a regular closing day.
Details →Art exhibition
UYAMA Painting Exhibition: From the Depths of My Heart at Kaikonoyashiro no Ouchi
Kaikonoyashiro no Ouchi (Kaikonoyashiro Sta.)
Nov 9 (Mon) – Nov 15 (Sun) 10:00 – 17:00
Located very close to Randen's Kaikonoyashiro stop, just a three-minute walk from Exit 4 of Uzumasa Tenjingawa subway station.
Details →Art exhibition
Akiko Yada Solo Exhibition: Clear Vision at cafe co.co. & gallery ATTA!
cafe co.co. & gallery ATTA! (Shichijo Sta.)
Nov 11 (Wed) – Nov 15 (Sun) 10:00 – 17:00
Open 10:00 AM–5:00 PM on weekdays and 10:00 AM–6:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Details →Food event
Christmas Sweet Moments — Step into a Magical Christmas World at Hilton Kyoto
Hilton Kyoto, 1st Floor, All-Day Dining Teori (Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Sta.)
Festival & seasonal event
LOTUS WEEKEND 2026 at Shojokein Temple
Shojokein Temple, Head Temple of Jodo Buddhism (Demachiyanagi Sta.)
Nov 14 (Sat) – Nov 15 (Sun) 10:00 – 16:00
Held rain or shine. Check the fees and participation requirements for individual activities.
Details →Market
10th Kokohana Marche at Shinka-ji Temple
Shinka-ji Temple, Kinko Benzaiten Shaka Hall (Iseda Sta.)
Nov 23 (Mon) 09:30 – 15:00
Held on the same day as the Shinka-ji Temple Festival. The venue is in Uji City, not Kyoto City.
Details →Jan 15 (Fri) – Jan 16 (Sat) 11:00 – 17:00
The ¥2,000 vendor fee is not an admission charge for visitors. Browse materials including beads, buttons, embroidered ribbons, yarn, and leather.
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