Set in the greenery of Kibune Shrine, this annual festival honours Takakami-no-kami, the god of water, with sacred music and rituals, offering gratitude for nature’s blessings and prayers for peace.

A centuries-old tradition to cleanse the body and spirit of impurities from the past six months. By passing through the chi no wa (sacred grass ring) at Kyoto’s shrines, visitors pray for good health through the summer.

A festival that preserves 1,000 years of history and tradition, and is the most colorful summer festival in Kyoto. Various rituals are held during the month of July every year. The highlight of the festival is the gorgeous procession of Yamahoko floats, which is called a “moving museum.

A ritual where visitors wade through the cool Mitarashi River, seeking purification and well-being during the height of summer.

Kyoto’s Tanabata Festival blends tradition with dazzling modern displays, featuring illuminated decorations and a magical atmosphere across the city.

Watch Kyoto's neighbouring Shiga Prefecture shine in its own timeless way! On 8 August, the Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival lights up the summer night with bursts of colour. Stay with Park Hotel Kyoto and get to Lake Biwa easily via the subway. 

A breathtaking Bonfire Festival, where five giant fires blaze on Kyoto’s mountains, guiding spirits back to the afterlife and marking the close of the Obon season.